Community Food Initiatives
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves
Community Food Initiatives is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Athens, Ohio, registered in 1995, with $323,073 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
94 Columbus Rd, Athens, OH, 45701 EIN 31-1375388 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$323K
▼ 9.7% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$364K
Net assets
$7,951
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Community Food Initiatives— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Community Food Initiatives: 0 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Community Food Initiatives— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Community Food Initiatives: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 94 Columbus Rd, Athens, OH, 45701
- City
- Athens
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food & Agriculture Services
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70K (FY2010) to $323K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,418Net assets $7,951
Operating margin
-12.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$17K
Total liabilities
$9,418
Net assets
$7,951
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323,073▼9.7% | $363,658▲5.3% | $7,951▼81.8% | $17,369▼63.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $357,875▲50.4% | $345,198▲5.1% | $43,763▲40.8% | $47,379▼34.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $237,918▼19.0% | $328,477▼0.5% | $31,086▼74.4% | $72,555▼42.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $293,825▼26.6% | $330,000▲0.3% | $121,645▼20.2% | $125,280▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $400,485▲59.7% | $329,109▲70.3% | $152,520▲88.0% | $154,614▲86.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $250,844▲17.2% | $193,203▼15.0% | $81,144▲303% | $82,805▲262% | 990 |
| 2018 | $214,034▼1.8% | $227,212▼1.7% | $20,143▼39.5% | $22,857▼35.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $217,923▲26.3% | $231,099▲27.5% | $33,321▼28.3% | $35,628▼33.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $172,537▼13.7% | $181,324▲5.6% | $46,497▼15.9% | $53,165▼11.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $199,837▲96.5% | $171,740▲51.0% | $55,284▲119% | $60,212▲25.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $101,692▼7.8% | $113,720▲24.7% | $25,207▼31.5% | $47,854▲20.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $110,248▲27.0% | $91,169▲5.9% | $36,821▲111% | $39,855▲102% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $86,829▼20.5% | $86,128▼10.4% | $17,478▲1.9% | $19,761▲2.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $109,203▲56.3% | $96,177▼7.1% | $17,158▲315% | $19,244▲199% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $69,869 | $103,474 | $4,132 | $6,439 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $149K total
16 grants to Community Food Initiatives totaling $149K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Annual donation | 2024 | $6,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | General support | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2022 | $7,584 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2021 | $7,788 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2020 | $10,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2020 | $8,341 |
| Community Initiatives | Grant - web activation fund | 2020 | $5,950 |
| Community Initiatives | Grant - web activation fund | 2020 | $5,950 |
| Third Sector New England Inc | 2019-20 community collaborative learning funds | 2019 | $20,000 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2019 | $6,348 |
| The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation | To promote sustainable development through cnef | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Berea College | Support of organization working to improve general welfare within the appalachian region | 2016 | $11,150 |
| Berea College | Support of organization working to improve general welfare within the appalachian region | 2015 | $11,826 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Community Food Initiatives a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Community Food Initiatives is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1375388, based in Athens, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Community Food Initiatives's EIN?
- Community Food Initiatives's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1375388.
- How much revenue does Community Food Initiatives report?
- Community Food Initiatives reported $323,073 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Community Food Initiatives have?
- CharityIndex grades Community Food Initiatives C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Community Food Initiatives (EIN 31-1375388) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.