THE FOOD TRUST (TFT), A NONPROFIT FOUNDED IN PHILADELPHIA IN 1992, STRIVES TO MAKE HEALTHY FOOD AVAILABLE TO ALL.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTFT IS A REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEADER IN DEVELOPING NEW STRATEGIES TO PREVENT CHILDHOOD OBESITY AND OTHER DIET-RELATED DISEASES THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD AND PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$495K
-46.3% YoY
Grant Count
19
-26.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-26.5% YoY
About The Food Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Food Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $495K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,368,712 | $6,156,166 | $2,940,568 |
| Revenue | $10,108,085 | $9,424,879 | $8,677,230 |
| Expenses | $10,434,466 | $8,919,224 | $8,285,310 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,312 | $21,144 | $2,986 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lemon & Lime Llc ($45,000), Munir Food Inc ($45,000), Tcg Groceries ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CROPS LINWOOD, NJ | GRANT FOR OUTREACH TO RETAILERS APPLYING FOR FACILITY RENOVATION GRANTS (NJ) | $15,000 |
| COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INSTITUTE WICHITA, KS | GRANT FOR THE KANSAS HEALTHY FOOD INITIATIVE | $7,000 |
| COMMUNITY FIRST FUND PA FFFI FUNDING LANCASTER, PA | GRANT FOR OUTREACH TO AND EVALUATION OF RETAILERS APPLYING FOR FACILITY RENOVATION GRANTS (PA) | $10,000 |
| CROSS LINES COMMUNITY OUTREACH KANSAS CITY, KS | GRANT TO RENOVATE FOOD RETAILER FACILITY TO SUPPORT SALES OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. | $5,130 |
| DELIAH & DEAN LLC POTTSTOWN, PA | GRANT TO RENOVATE FOOD RETAILER FACILITY TO SUPPORT SALES OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. | $40,000 |
| ENIOLA AFRICAN STORE LLC HARRISBURG, PA | GRANT TO RENOVATE FOOD RETAILER FACILITY TO SUPPORT SALES OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. | $40,000 |
| GREATER READING CHAMBER ALLIANCE READING, PA | GRANT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH FOOD BUCKS/HEART BUCKS PROGRAMMING | $15,707 |
| INTERFAITH NEIGHBORS INC ASBURY PARK, NJ | GRANT TO RENOVATE FOOD RETAILER FACILITY TO SUPPORT SALES OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. | $15,000 |
| LEMON & LIME LLC NEW KENSINGTON, PA | GRANT TO RENOVATE FOOD RETAILER FACILITY TO SUPPORT SALES OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. | $45,000 |
| MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL BETHESDA, MD | GRANT TO SUPPORT OUTREACH EFFORTS IN MID-ATLANTIC REGION FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION NAVIGATOR | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK EDWARDS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $252,617 |
| JESSICA BORGER | VP - DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT | 40 | $139,504 |
| HEIDI GORNIOK | VP - PROGRAMS | 40 | $119,711 |
| REGINE METELLUS | VP - FINANCE | 40 | $146,408 |
| ANGEL RODRIGUEZ | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CATHERINE FAULK | SECRETARY (AS OF APR 2024), MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SAJAN PHILIP | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RONNIE ALLAN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SUSAN BUEHLER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SANGEETA CHHUGANI | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANDREA FERRENZ | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ASH HANSON | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RICHARD HARRIS | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHAD LEYDEN | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY SALTER | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SENBAGAM VIRUDACHALAM | MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH COHEN | VICE CHAIR (THRU DEC 2023) | 2 | — |
| MARY KATE HARKINS | SECRETARY (THRU MAR 2024) | 2 | — |
| LUCINDA AYERS | MEMBER (THRU DEC 2023) | 2 | — |
| BARBARA GOLD MD | MEMBER (THRU DEC 2023) | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Food Trust?
The Food Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Food Trust?
As of 2024, The Food Trust holds $6.4M in total assets with $10.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $495K in 2024.
Where does The Food Trust operate?
The Food Trust has awarded grants in Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New Jersey, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Food Trust award?
In 2024, The Food Trust awarded 19 grants totaling $495K — an average of about $26K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Food Trust's EIN?
The Food Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2678383. 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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