Food Works
Food Works is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois. Through farmer training and consumer education, Food Works promotes long-term farming networks that create healthy soils, healthy food, and healthy communities in the 23 counties that make up Southern Illinois
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$682K
+20.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$43K
+23.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+23.7% YoY
About Food Works
Based on IRS filings
Food Works is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CARBONDALE, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $682K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $43K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $682,377 | $565,316 | $130,632 |
| Revenue | $735,725 | $633,141 | $423,434 |
| Expenses | $533,598 | $397,988 | $292,802 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Leaf ($43,230).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LEAF Tunnel Hill, IL | Food Works sub contracts with LEAF which supports local farmers who supply fresh produce for local farmers' markets and mobile food market program in Southern IL. They were part of the RX Food pilot project. | $43,230 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Paulson | Executive Director | 40 | $45,661 |
| Ellen Esling | MFM/WFM Market Manager | 15 | $39,637 |
| Elizabeth Mikso-DeRuntz | Project Manager | 40 | $37,856 |
| Jennifer Duensing | Coordinator of Farmer Training Programs | 40 | $35,606 |
| Libby Ervin | Assistant Director | 40 | $34,616 |
| Kyle J McAdams | Office Assistant Extra Help | 30 | $25,668 |
| Samantha Mauro | Mobile Farmers Market Assistant | 15 | $15,396 |
| Lova Andersson | MFM Market Assistant | 8 | $9,659 |
| Karen Jensen-Britton | Market Manager (left in 2024) | 15 | $9,615 |
| Noah Scalero | Frm Beginnings Facilitator | 10 | $7,360 |
| Kennedy Rawlings | Extra help (left in 2024) | 4 | $1,456 |
| Mark L Fisher | Extra Help (left in 2024) | 2 | $952 |
| Morgan C Schmitt | Extra Help (left in 2024) | 4 | $409 |
| Arlette M Seller-Fuller | Extra Help (left in 2024) | 4 | $150 |
| Regan W Roberts | Extra Help (left in 2024) | 4 | $133 |
| Alessandra Nicholson | Communications & Special Events Coordinator | 8 | $128 |
| Dr Jeb Asirvatham | President | 1 | — |
| Ruth Hambleton | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| Kathryn Head | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
| Aur Beck | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gloria Queriapa-Valdes | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Nwamaka Anaza | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Food Works?
Food Works is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in CARBONDALE, IL. It holds $682K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Food Works?
As of 2024, Food Works holds $682K in total assets with $736K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $43K in 2024.
Where does Food Works operate?
Food Works has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Food Works award?
In 2024, Food Works awarded 1 grants totaling $43K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Food Works's EIN?
Food Works's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3662215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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