irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $28KNIAGARA FALLS LOCAL FOOD ACTION PLAN: WE ARE LEADING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NIAGARA FALLS LOCAL FOOD ACTION PLAN WHICH IS THE OFFICIAL FOOD PLAN FOR THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS, NY. TWO PROGRAMS FROM THIS PLAN INCLUDE A PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NIAGARA FALLS CITY MARKET.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Ambassador Program
Statewide outreach initiative where public health-trained educators connect with SNAP recipients to promote nutrition incentive programs and increase access to local produce
Double Up Food Bucks NY
Statewide nutrition incentive program that matches SNAP benefits for purchases of fresh, local produce at farmers markets, farm stands, and mobile markets across over 35 counties
Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan
Official food plan for the city of Niagara Falls, NY, including a produce prescription program and management of the Niagara Falls City Market
Youth Development Pilot Programs
Emerging initiative to empower young people as future food system leaders through education and leadership development
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Local Food Systems Development 4 activities
- Documents and shares food system innovationsDocuments and disseminates stories of partnerships, breakthroughs, and collective action within New York State’s food system to promote learning and replication of successful models.
- Facilitates regional food system collaborationConnects farmers, chefs, food advocates, and community members through dialogue and collaboration to address food access challenges and strengthen regional food systems in Western New York and across the state.
- Implements Niagara Falls Local Food Action PlanLeads the implementation of the official food plan for the city of Niagara Falls, NY, including management of the Niagara Falls City Market and a produce prescription program to improve food access and community health.
- Revitalizes farmers markets and supports community-led food planningRevitalizes historic farmers markets and supports resident-led food action plans in neighborhoods across New York State to strengthen local food infrastructure and community ownership.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Leads Double Up Food Bucks NY nutrition incentive programOperates the Double Up Food Bucks NY program, which increases access to fresh, affordable produce for low-income individuals by matching federal nutrition benefits. The program has operated for 10 years as of 2024, connecting nearly 80 farms across over 35 counties in New York State.
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Youth Workforce Development in Food & Environment 1 activity
- Supports youth development in food systemsConducts pilot programs engaging youth in food systems work through safe, supportive educational and service opportunities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts research on nutrition incentive and produce prescription programsConducted a two-year landscape assessment of nutrition incentive and produce prescription programs across New York State, documenting models, outcomes, and opportunities for scaling effective interventions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.12M
Contributions & grants$2.06M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$14K1%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$2.58M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$957K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.62M
Cash$880K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.65M
Net assets$-26K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +43.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| LISA FRENCH | CO-FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIR | 40 | $213K |
board members · 12
- AARON KNIGHTS — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIANNA BARTHOLOMEW WALLENHORST — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL CASSELL — BOARD MEMBER
- KAYLA LAFOREST — BOARD MEMBER
- MATT GRIFFIN — BOARD MEMBER
- MAYRA COLON — SECRETARY
- NICK BEAUHARNOIS — BOARD MEMBER
- SAM BURRUANO — VICE PRESIDENT
- STEPHANIE TISDALE — PRESIDENT
- STEPHON PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- UMBERTO ANGILLETTA — BOARD MEMBER
- VISHAL MAKHIJA — TREASURER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Candid Network — Profiled on Candid, indicating participation in their nonprofit data network.
- City of Niagara Falls Partner — Collaborates on the implementation of the Niagara Falls Local Food Action Plan, the official food plan for the city.
- Double Up Food Bucks NY Partner — Field & Fork Network implements and promotes the Double Up Food Bucks NY nutrition incentive program through on-the-ground outreach.
- Double Up Food Bucks NY Partner — Field & Fork Network leads the Double Up Food Bucks NY program as a core initiative to expand access to fresh, affordable food.
- Double Up Food Bucks NY Partner — Partner program that provides nutrition incentives to increase access to fresh produce.
- Double Up Food Bucks NY Partner — Partnership to operate a nutrition incentive program at farm direct locations across New York State.
- Double Up Food Bucks NY Partner — Program partner in implementing nutrition incentives for increased access to local produce.
- Field & Fork Network Network — Organization operating as a network to strengthen local food systems in New York State
- New York State Department of Health Government — Collaborates with the Statewide Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) project to research and promote nutrition incentive programs.
- Statewide Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) project Partner — Collaborates with SPAN, a CDC-funded initiative, to conduct research and increase awareness of nutrition incentives in New York State.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Local Food Economymethodology: circular_food_economyBy strengthening local food economies through models that circulate food dollars locally, we improve food access and support farmer livelihoods, because economic reinvestment in regional food systems creates mutually reinforcing health and economic benefits.
- Food-Is-Medicine Integrationmethodology: food-is-medicineBy embedding nutrition incentives within community and clinical health frameworks, we increase access to healthy food for populations affected by diet-related diseases, because treating nutrition as a clinical and social determinant improves health outcomes.
- Grassroots Mobilization Through Trusted Institutionsmethodology: grassroots_mobilizationBy activating grassroots participation through trusted civic institutions, we increase enrollment in nutrition incentives and food access programs, because trusted community intermediaries reduce barriers and build confidence among underserved populations.
- Resident-Led, Co-Designed Community Initiativesmethodology: resident-led_developmentBy centering residents and community partners in the design and implementation of food system programs, we produce more equitable and sustainable outcomes, because local ownership ensures alignment with community needs and increases engagement and trust.
- Youth Leadership as Systemic Changemethodology: youth_leadership_developmentBy engaging young people as leaders and decision-makers in food systems, we cultivate long-term advocacy and innovation, because youth involvement builds intergenerational capacity and sustains systemic reform beyond immediate program outputs.