Montgomery County Food Council Inc
MCFC BUILDS AN EQUITABLE, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRANSFORMATION, AND CULTIVATION.MCFC ENVISIONS A VIBRANT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS HEALTHY FOR OUR COMMUNITY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$474K
+19.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$99K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$16K
About Montgomery County Food Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Montgomery County Food Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $474K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $99K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $474,328 | $398,633 | $449,684 |
| Revenue | $1,160,498 | $891,903 | $982,040 |
| Expenses | $1,124,305 | $921,586 | $924,921 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Institute for Public Health Innovation ($40,000), Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance Inc ($20,000), Holy Cross Health Inc ($11,483).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY FOOD BANK INC CROWNSVILLE, MD | REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERSHIP | $7,500 |
| APPALACHIAN FARM & FOOD ALLIANCE INC OAKLAND, MD | PARTNER FOOD COUNCIL RFSP GRANT | $20,000 |
| EASTERN SHORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER EASTON, MD | USDA RFSP LOCAL FOOD COUNCIL | $10,000 |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND INC FREDERICK, MD | RFSP SUB-GRANT PAYMENT | $10,000 |
| HOLY CROSS HEALTH INC SILVER SPRING, MD | SUB-AWARD SNAP PAYMENT | $11,483 |
| INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION WASHINGTON, DC | REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE HOUSTON | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| JESSICA SYNKOSKI | VICE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| KATE MEDINA | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ELIZA GONZALEZ | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| EVELYN KELLY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOAN SCHAFFER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RICK CHESSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WENDY NEVETT BAZIL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHANNA MENDELSON FORMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CARMEN POSTON TRAVIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| NANYA CHIEJINE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,167 |
| MASSA CRESSALL | ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $35,005 |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montgomery County Food Council Inc?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BETHESDA, MD. It holds $474K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Montgomery County Food Council Inc?
As of 2024, Montgomery County Food Council Inc holds $474K in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $99K in 2024.
Where does Montgomery County Food Council Inc operate?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What size grants does Montgomery County Food Council Inc award?
In 2024, Montgomery County Food Council Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $99K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Montgomery County Food Council Inc's EIN?
Montgomery County Food Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4630058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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