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FOOD 1ST FOUNDATION
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 850792257 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE M20 · Public Safety & Disaster Relief · Small ($100K-$1M) · food1stfoundation.org
revenue
$630K
expenses
$496K
net assets
$253K
employees
0
program ratio
84%
profile · synthesized from sources

Food1st Foundation is a New York-based nonprofit addressing food insecurity during emergencies by funding the procurement and distribution of meals. It partners with established organizations like Citymeals on Wheels and World Central Kitchen, leveraging support from restaurant industry leaders such as Chef Daniel Boulud. The foundation operates primarily in New York City, focusing on emergency food relief for vulnerable populations and frontline workers.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Emergency Meal Distribution with Citymeals on Wheels
Collaborates with Citymeals on Wheels to deliver shelf-stable meals to homebound elderly and older adults in senior and public housing across all five boroughs.
NYC Food Donation Initiative
Partners with NYC restaurants and chefs to prepare and distribute nutritious meals to frontline workers and food-insecure neighbors, supporting both emergency food needs and the local food industry.
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Meal delivery for emergency service workers and vulnerable neighbors
      Addresses food insecurity by preparing and delivering meals to emergency service workers and individuals with limited food access through partnerships with NYC restaurants and nonprofit organizations, including operating a downtown prep kitchen that produces thousands of meals daily.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Meal delivery for homebound elderly
      Prepares and delivers meals to New York City's homebound elderly population, including distribution of more than 450,000 shelf-stable emergency meals to seniors across all five boroughs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$630K
Contributions & grants$630K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$496K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash$295K
Investments$0
Liabilities$42K
Net assets$253K
Liquid reserves7.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +53.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • ANDREW LEVINE — EXECUTIVE VP AND SECRETARY
  • BRUCE SCHONBRAUN — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA JACKSON — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARC HOLLIDAY — PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR
  • MATTHEW J DILIBERTO — TREASURER
  • ROBERT IVANHOE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Citymeals on Wheels Partner — Collaborating to donate meals to homebound elderly and older adults in senior housing, NORCs, and NYCHA buildings.
  • Citymeals on Wheels Partner — Partner organization in the Food1st initiative, receiving support to expand meal delivery efforts.
  • SL Green Partner — Corporate partner co-leading the Food1st initiative to support hunger relief for frontline workers and vulnerable populations.
  • SL Green Partner — Covers administrative, overhead, and fundraising expenses for Food 1st Foundation, enabling 100% of public donations to go directly to food programs.
  • World Central Kitchen Partner — Collaborates with Food1st to distribute meals to frontline workers during emergencies.
  • restaurants throughout New York City Partner — Partners with NYC restaurants to provide meals for emergency service workers and food-insecure neighbors.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

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