2023-11-15T10:36:37-08:00 2022-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2022-01-01 852809644 WEGIVEASHARE WEGI 8282168313 P O Box 2032 Asheville NC 28802 Aaron Grier President 8282168313 2023-11-15 true Aaron Grier true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2023-11-15 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Equal Plates Project Aaron Grier 27 Church Street Asheville NC 28801 501138 false X https://www.wegiveashare.org/ X 2020 NC To foster connections between WNC's robust agriculture community and our neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. We do this by sourcing top-quality ingredients from small, local farms and transforming those ingredients into meals. 4 4 6 50 0 0 34638 285417 0 0 24005 10654 58643 296071 39378 0 0 45389 64840 0 10382 43887 70040 128654 134880 -70011 161191 52714 210552 7705 4450 45009 206102 The mission of Equal Plates Project is to foster connections between WNC's robust agriculture community and our neighbors facing complex barriers to food access. We do this by sourcing top-quality ingredients from small, local farms and transforming those ingredients into beautiful, scratch-made meals to feed our fellow humans' need for both physical and relational nourishment. false false 95531 0 189009 In 2022, Equal Plates Project prepared over 36,000 fresh, scratch-made meals that were shared with populations facing food access barriers including low-income elementary school students, public housing residents, and homeless shelters. . In 2022, Equal Plates Project sourced top-quality ingredients at fair prices from over 10 small, local farms including producers of fruits, vegetables, eggs, grain and meat. In 2022, Equal Plates Project launched a new program to offer 6 area charter schools and early learning centers a nourishing lunch option for students with income eligibility for free/reduced lunch. 95531 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 2 0 6 true false false false false false false false false false false X 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false NC X X John Fleer 8285458606 137 Livingston St Weaverville NC 28787 Madeline Holtzman Executive Director - May through December 40.00 X 32115 0 0 Aaron Grier Chair 3.00 X X 0 0 0 John Fleer Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Sims Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Dan Murrey Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 32115 0 0 false false false 63112 222305 285417 215697 205067 10630 10630 Rebate 900999 24 24 0 0 24 296071 10654 0 0 32116 28904 1606 1606 28045 14545 6750 6750 4679 3379 650 650 960 0 960 0 27643 19470 8033 140 5190 1039 4151 0 2198 2044 41 113 15864 14278 793 793 2111 2075 18 18 410 0 410 0 5243 0 5243 0 Repairs and Maintenance 6238 5614 312 312 Job Supplies 4180 4180 0 0 Miscellaneous Expenses 3 3 0 0 134880 95531 28967 10382 39051 151933 13663 10962 48068 411 0 47657 52714 210552 7705 4450 7705 4450 X 45009 102892 103210 45009 206102 52714 210552 161191 -98 X false false false X 0 191583 34638 285417 511638 0 0 191583 34638 285417 511638 772 510866 0 0 0 511638 275596 X 0 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 48068 411 47657 47657 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm,reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c It is the policy of We Give A Share that the existence of any conflict of interests shall be disclosed before any transaction is consummated. It shall be the continuing responsibility of employees to scrutinize their transactions and outside business interests and relationships for potential conflicts and to immediately make such disclosures. Disclosure should be made according to WGAS standards. Transactions with related parties may be undertaken only if all of the following are observed: The related party is excluded from the discussion and approval of such transaction; A competitive bid or comparable valuation exists; and The organizations board has acted upon and demonstrated that the transaction is in the best interest of the organization. Disclosure in the organization should be made to the executive director (or if she or he is the one with the conflict, then to the board chair), who shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and if the matters are material, bring them to the attention of the board chair. The board shall determine whether a conflict exists and is material, and in the presence of an existing material conflict, whether the contemplated transaction may be authorized as just, fair, and reasonable to WGAS. The decision of the board on these matters will rest in their sole discretion, and their concern must be the welfare of WGAS and the advancement of its purpose. Pt VI, Line 18 The form 1023 is available upon request and the Forms 990 are available on the websites of many charity watchdog organizations and upon request. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Professional Fees 22379. 14777. 7602. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Payroll Fees 3094. 2523. 431. 140. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contractors 2170. 2170. 0. 0.