Farmlink Project
98% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Declining revenue
Farmlink Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 2021, with $28,549,974 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
3680 Wilshire Blvd Ste P04 Pmb 1590, Los Angeles, CA, 90010 EIN 85-1398171 Since 2021
Revenue (FY2024)
$28.5M
▼ 82.8% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$28.2M
Net assets
$4.6M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Farmlink Project: 98% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +1% 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 Farmlink Project: 2 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Farmlink Project: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Farmlink Project: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
We connect farms with surplus food to communities facing hunger.
What they do
Field fellowship.the field fellowship is activating young people with the tools to launch solutions for our most pressing global challenges: hunger and climate change. every year we build a cohort of around 10 humanitarian avengers. each fellow brings a unique perspective, but they all share an unmatched dedication to making the world a better place. fellows learn from industry experts, cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets, and gain real work experience to support the creation of their own food system innovations. the program was launched in 2023. this years cohort of 11 fellows developed projects ranged from upcycling nut shells, building dignity into charitable food, creating regional food distribution networks, and developing communication pathways to inform farmers in emerging economies to implement the most effective carbon sequestration technologies.
Sustainability.the mission of the sustainability team is to accurately quantify and translate the climate value of farmlink's food recovery to earn the credibility and trust needed to unlock funding, scale operations and impact, spur innovation, and shift the social perspectives that inform policy and legislative changes that promote human and planetary health. farmlink connects a disjointed global food system to feed people and fight climate change, making tangible environmental impact through the following:mitigation: prevents methane emissions generated by food waste, a solution cited to be one of the most efficient ways to slow global warming.adaptation: reduces the impact of weather-related shocks on the supply chain and vulnerable communities facing food insecurity and climate stressors (i.e. extreme weather, climate-induced displacement).advocating its critical role in expanding access to nutritious food and mitigating preventable environmental harm, farmlink accelerates progress towards international goals to halve food waste and end hunger by 2030.
Policy.our policy and advocacy work champions policies and programs that ensure food fulfills its highest purpose- feeding people. we build strong coalitions with our stakeholders and act as a bridge between our nation's food systems stakeholders and policymakers. through education, outreach, and action we support farmers, feed families, and heal the planet.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3680 Wilshire Blvd Ste P04 Pmb 1590, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $51.2M (FY2021) to $28.5M (FY2024) across 4 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $378KNet assets $4.6M
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.0M
Total liabilities
$378K
Net assets
$4.6M
Salaries & benefits
$578K
2% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,549,974▼82.8% | $28,181,791▼83.1% | $4,610,211▲9.2% | $4,988,100▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $165,888,286▲199% | $166,749,012▲215% | $4,221,400▼16.4% | $4,711,622▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $55,410,377▲8.2% | $52,998,431▲3.7% | $5,050,803▲91.4% | $5,251,556▲70.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $51,204,063 | $51,108,952 | $2,638,857 | $3,073,736 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Christine Choe — $129,178 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Choe | Chief Operating Officer | 30 | $129,178 |
| Benjamin Collier | Ceo | 40 | $125,895 |
| Luis Yepiz | Man. Dir., Food Prgm & Agency Relations | 40 | $116,636 |
| Michael Meyer | Head of Farmer Advocacy | 40 | $112,894 |
| Emma Worth | Vp of Development (through 8/24) | 40 | $101,756 |
| Andrew Goldman | Chairman/president | 1 | — |
| James Kanoff | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Reilly | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mary Ellen Kanoff | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Nathan Chappell | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rich Dachman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Valerie Brown | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Jh Rose Logistics LLC | Trucking & Distribution | $1,107,085 |
| Action Enterprises | Trucking & Distribution | $460,791 |
| Lion Power Express Inc | Trucking & Distribution | $350,800 |
| Rr Transport Logistics Inc | Trucking & Distribution | $236,460 |
| Pmh Trucking | Trucking & Distribution | $207,301 |
Grants received · $85.5M total
42 grants to Farmlink Project totaling $85.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Forward Inc | Fresh produce donation | 2024 | $31,973,860 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $1,080,000 |
| Means Database Inc | — | 2024 | $377,342 |
| Means Database Inc | — | 2024 | $377,342 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $250,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $168,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $49,255 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,605 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $5,075 |
| Food Forward Inc | Fresh produce donation | 2023 | $30,333,438 |
| Means Database Inc | — | 2023 | $5,450,722 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $419,123 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $81,348 |
Grants made · $106.7M in FY2024
325 grants totaling $106.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Farmlink Project →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Forward Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $8,848,153 |
| The Society of Saint Andrew Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $4,727,889 |
| Feeding America | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $4,230,448 |
| Central California Food Bank | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $4,222,826 |
| Food Forward Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $3,735,200 |
| Means Database Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $3,418,693 |
| Mahi International Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $3,050,972 |
| Rural Communities Initiative Foundation | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $2,918,774 |
| Fresno Metropolitan Ministry | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $2,916,823 |
| So What Else Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $2,141,755 |
| Real Hope Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $2,134,767 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $2,025,517 |
| Sharing Excess | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $1,893,401 |
| Mahi International Inc | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $1,813,741 |
| High Desert Second Chance | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | $1,655,409 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Farmlink Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Farmlink Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-1398171, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Farmlink Project's EIN?
- Farmlink Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-1398171.
- How much revenue does Farmlink Project report?
- Farmlink Project reported $28,549,974 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Farmlink Project's spending goes to programs?
- Farmlink Project spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Farmlink Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Farmlink Project A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Farmlink Project's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Farmlink Project's latest Form 990 is $129,178, paid to Christine Choe (Chief Operating Officer).
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Data for Farmlink Project (EIN 85-1398171) 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.