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GREYSTON FOUNDATION INC
YONKERS, NY · EIN 133717310 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T20Z · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · greyston.org
revenue
$898K
expenses
$3.2M
net assets
$13.7M
employees
58
volunteers
8
program ratio
50%
profile · synthesized from sources

Mission-driven bakery founded in 1982 in Yonkers, NY, that employs individuals facing barriers to employment through its Open Hiring model. The organization bakes and sells brownies and blondies sold nationally through retailers, foodservice, and direct online sales, including supply to Ben & Jerry’s. While the Greyston Foundation has paused its broader social programs, the bakery continues to operate as a social enterprise focused on inclusive employment.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Open Hiring
Hiring model that offers entry-level baker jobs without interviews, background checks, or resumes to individuals facing employment barriers
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Non-Discrimination Compliance and Access Assurance 1 activity
    • Advocates for fair chance hiring practices
      Champions inclusive hiring by serving as a founding signatory of the Fair Chance Business Pledge, committing to remove hiring barriers for people with criminal records, and promoting accountability in labor practices.
  • Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
    • Operates Greyston Bakery using Open Hiring model
      Employs individuals facing barriers to employment through Greyston Bakery, which uses an Open Hiring® policy requiring no resumes, interviews, or background checks. Entry-level bakery positions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with a waitlist exceeding 12 months, and includes training and social services support.
  • Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
    • Produces and sells artisanal brownies and blondies
      Manufactures and sells handcrafted brownies and blondies in various formats including individually-wrapped pieces, tray packs, and gift boxes (8- and 12-piece samplers), available through direct sales, corporate gifting platforms, and foodservice distribution channels.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Provides workforce development programs for marginalized job seekers
      Implements workforce development initiatives targeting individuals labeled as unemployable or hard-to-employ, offering employment pathways through training and support services as part of its mission to eliminate systemic employment barriers.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$898K
Contributions & grants$808K90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$65K7%
Other revenue$25K
expenses
Total expenses$3.19M
Program expenses50%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.82M
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19.05M
Cash$211K
Investments$12.16M
Liabilities$5.36M
Net assets$13.69M
Liquid reserves46.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -70.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOSEPH D KENNER PRESIDENT & CEO 32 $244K
DR DOROTHY P JENNINGS VP, STRATEGIC PROGRAMS 40 $199K
ANDREW YU VP, FINANCE & OPS 32 $193K
board members · 8
  • AILEEN BURDICK — DIRECTOR
  • ANDREW YEARLEY — CHAIR
  • CANDICE COOK SIMMONS — DIRECTOR
  • DARRAH FELDMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DR AUDREY TOMLINSON — DIRECTOR
  • JEREMY LEE — DIRECTOR
  • JUSTIN AREST — DIRECTOR
  • TY HOOKWAY — TREASURER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Ben & Jerry’s Partner — Partner incorporating Greyston brownies into ice cream products.
  • Ben & Jerry’s Partner — Partnered with Greyston Bakery in 1987, leading to the creation of Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream.
  • Ben & Jerry’s Partner — Supplies brownies for inclusion in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream products.
  • Ben & Jerry’s Partner — Supplies brownies for use in Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie ice cream.
  • Ben & Jerry’s® Partner — Supplies brownies to be mixed into Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie® ice cream.
  • CAVA Partner — Retail partner distributing Greyston Bakery products.
  • CAVA Partner — Supplies brownies to CAVA restaurants.
  • Office of the Surgeon General Government — Co-issued a report featuring Greyston Bakery on community health and economic prosperity.
  • Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship Funder — Awarded Greyston the Social Innovator of the Year at the World Economic Forum.
  • Sharma Dwarka Partner — Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager responsible for handling reports of labor abuse and ensuring compliance with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act.
  • US Department of Health and Human Services Government — Featured Greyston Bakery in a joint report on community health and economic prosperity.
  • Whole Foods Partner — Distributes Greyston Bakery products through retail locations.
  • Whole Foods Partner — Retail partner distributing Greyston Bakery products.
strategies · 1

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.

  • Open Hiring Model
    methodology: open_hiring
    By hiring anyone with a will to work—without resumes, interviews, or background checks—we produce workforce integration and personal growth because removing traditional employment barriers enables self-sufficiency and community well-being.