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TRUE EATS LOCAL FOOD EDUCATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 844723047 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE K20 · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$35K
expenses
$73K
net assets
$111K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE TASTE, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF LOCALLY-GROWN, SMALL-FARM PRODUCTS FROM NEW YORK STATE, FOCUSING ON THE UNIQUE FACTORS THAT MAKE THEM SPECIAL, INCLUDING SOIL (COMPOSITION, MINERALS AND QUALITY), TERRAIN (ELEVATION, GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURES, WATER ACCESS/QUALITY), CLIMATE (AVERAGE TEMPERATURES, SEASON LENTH), SEED/SPECIES (OPTIMAL SELECTIONS FOR NY CONDITIONS), HERITAGE AND TECHNIQUE (NY SPECIFIC METHODS, HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY IMPACTS), AND ANY DISTINCT FLAVOR PROFILES.

profile · synthesized from sources

True Eats Local Food Education Inc is a New York-based nonprofit focused on public education about the benefits of locally-grown, small-farm products from New York State. The organization emphasizes the unique qualities of regional food systems, including soil, climate, terrain, seed selection, farming heritage, and flavor profiles. Its mission centers on increasing public awareness of the health, taste, and environmental advantages of supporting local agriculture.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Local Food Education Initiative
Public education program highlighting the unique agricultural and environmental factors influencing the quality and flavor of New York State-grown food products
activities · 1 group

What they do

  • Local Food Systems Development 1 activity
    • Public education on locally-grown New York State food products
      Provides public education about the taste, health, and environmental benefits of locally-grown, small-farm products from New York State, with focus on soil, terrain, climate, seed selection, heritage, farming techniques, and flavor profiles unique to the region.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$35K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$73K
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Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$111K
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Net assets$111K
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue -46.5%
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Terroir-Based Education Model
    methodology: terroir_based_education
    By teaching the connection between local food and its environmental, agricultural, and cultural origins, we increase appreciation and consumption of regional small-farm products, because understanding terroir fosters consumer stewardship and place-based food loyalty.