2024-11-06T12:19:53-06:00 2023-12-31 689372583 CROPPER ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION 2977 YGNACIO VALLEY RD 460 WALNUT CREEK CA 94598 990 2023-01-01 262438206 FRESH APPROACH FRES 9257712990 5060 COMMERCIAL CIRCLE C CONCORD CA 94520 Laura deTar EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9257712990 2024-11-06 1 0 MARY ANN CROPPER P01709825 9259323860 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z LAURA DETAR 5060 COMMERCIAL CIRCLE C CONCORD CA 94520 2830514 0 X WWW.FRESHAPPROACH.ORG X 2008 CA THE MISSION OF FRESH APPROACH IS TO CREATE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY CONNECTING CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES WITH HEALTHY FOOD FROM CALIFORNIA FARMERS AND EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION. 6 6 28 210 0 0 2513398 1221737 490651 1596578 2545 9982 0 -608 3006594 2827689 603680 465902 0 0 1240027 1701080 0 0 229756 976941 958973 2820648 3125955 185946 -298266 1880574 1673724 293876 385292 1586698 1288432 X THE MISSION OF FRESH APPROACH IS TO CREATE LONG-TERM CHANGE IN LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS BY CONNECTING CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES WITH HEALTHY FOOD FROM CALIFORNIA FARMERS AND EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT FOOD AND NUTRITION. 0 0 1408471 465902 FRESH APPROACH WORKS TO INCREASE THE ACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS: THE MOBILE FARMERS' MARKET IS A FARMERS' MARKET ON WHEELS THAT INCREASES ACCESS TO FRESH AND LOCAL PRODUCE IN LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS,THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET, AND MATCHING NUTRITION INCENTIVES AT THE RICHMOND CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET. MARKETS SUBSIDIZE THE COST FOR LOW-INCOME CUSTOMERS BY OFFERING MATCHING NUTRITION INCENTIVES TO SHOPPERS WHO RECEIVE A FEDERAL BENEFIT SUCH AS CALFRESH/SNAP, WOMEN INFANTS & CHILDREN, SSI/SSDI, MEDI-CAL, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND/OR RECEIVE FOOD PANTRY SERVICES. FRESH APPROACH'S KEY STRATEGY OF PROVIDING MATCHING FUNDS FOR SPENDING AT THE FARMERS' MARKETS HAS PROVEN TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN REMOVING FINANCIAL BARRIERS AND ATTRACTING LOW-INCOME SHOPPERS. IN 2023, MORE THAN $164,000 IN FRESH,LOCALLY GROWN PRODUCE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO BAY AREA RESIDENTS IN NEED THROUGH THE MATCHING NUTRITION INCENTIVES AT THE MOBILE FARMERS' MARKET, THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY FARMERS' MARKET AND THE RICHMOND CERTIFIED FARMERS' MARKET. IN 2023, A PROJECT THAT BEGAN AS COVID-RELIEF, FARM FRESH FOOD RELIEF, WAS CONTINUED TO DISTRIBUTE FREE FRESH PRODUCE BOXES TO LOW-INCOME HOMES WITH PRODUCE SOURCED FROM SMALL LOCAL FARMERS DIRECTING OVER $800,000 TO LOCAL BIPOC FARMS. 542894 EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE VEGGIERX NUTRITION WORKSHOPS AND THE COLLECTIVE ROOTS COMMUNITY GARDEN PROGRAM. THE VEGGIERX PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2011, REACHING NEARLY 11,700 LOW-INCOME BAY AREA RESIDENTS AND DISTRIBUTING OVER $495,000 IN "PRESCRIPTION" VOUCHERS FOR PARTICIPANTS TO SPEND ON FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AT FARMERS' MARKETS. IN 2023, FRESH APPROACH OFFERED VEGGIERX WORKSHOPS AND VOUCHERS IN FOUR COUNTIES (ALAMEDA, CONTRA COSTA, SAN MATEO, AND SANTA CLARA) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. IN THE EAST PALO ALTO COMMUNITY, THE COLLECTIVE ROOTS COMMUNITY GARDEN IS A KEY RESOURCE OFFERING CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND URBAN AGRICULTURE INITIATIVES INCLUDING RAIN GARDEN INSTALLATIONS, COMMUNITY-LED URBAN AGRICULTURE PROJECTS,MONTHLY GARDENING WORKSHOPS, FREE RESOURCES TO GROW ORGANIC FOOD, COMMUNITY COMPOST HUBS, FOOD WASTE PREVENTION WORKSHOPS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. ACROSS EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN 2023,OVER $117,000 IN VOUCHERS FOR FREE FARMERS' MARKET PRODUCE WERE DISTRIBUTED TO NUTRITION CLASS PARTICIPANTS. 489474 FRESH APPROACH IS COMMITTED TO STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, VOLUNTEERING, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. THROUGH THE ADULT COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PROJECT, 21 RESIDENTS WERE ENROLLED IN 2023 TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS BY HELPING WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE AT THE FARMERS' MARKETS, HELPING TO MANAGE THE COMPOST HUB, AND FACILITATING GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS. AS PART OF ITS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS, FRESH APPROACH ALSO PARTNERS WITH COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENTS, FOOD BANKS, AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO COORDINATE OUTREACH AND PROMOTION STRATEGIES IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE USE OF CALFRESH/SNAP AND OTHER GOVERNMENT BENEEFITS AT FARMERS' MARKETS. IN 2023, OVER $10,000 IN VOUCHERS FOR FREE FARMERS' MARKET PRODUCE WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS. 2440839 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 34 0 1 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 CA X X LAURA DETAR 9257712912 5060 COMMERCIAL CIRCLE SUITE C CONCORD CA 94520 VERONICA MAZARIEGOS-ANASTASSIOU CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MCKINLEY BAKER VICE CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 PETROS MASKAL SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ALLEN MOY TREASURER 0.50 X X 0 0 0 ED CHAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 KATIE CONRAD BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 PETROS MASKAL BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MCKINLEY BAKER BOARD MEMBER 0.50 X 0 0 0 LAURA DE TAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 90859 0 0 90859 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12909 1208828 3409 1221737 GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS 624100 1406935 1406935 MOBILE MARKET SALES 624100 144566 144566 OTHER FEES FOR SERVICE 624100 45077 45077 1596578 9982 9982 2217 12909 2825 -608 -608 2827689 1606560 0 -608 465902 465902 1439406 998381 268378 172647 137500 95371 25637 16492 124174 86128 23152 14894 76312 29363 44748 2201 5573 3800 1773 131672 91329 24550 15793 11133 8610 2033 490 13506 4185 5911 3410 12000 12000 23485 23485 VOUCHERS 292683 292683 FOOD 141738 141457 281 INTERN STIPENDS 102403 102403 SUPPLIES 74673 64771 7629 2273 73795 56456 15783 1556 3125955 2440839 455360 229756 X 982356 1123768 794916 498788 39031 32929 158333 143034 27298 15299 36973 2940 1880574 1673724 129696 161736 126024 220517 38156 3039 293876 385292 X 761782 460192 824916 828240 1586698 1288432 1880574 1673724 -298266 0 X 0 0 0 X 1337803 1229584 2265628 2513398 1221737 8568150 1337803 1229584 2265628 2513398 1221737 8568150 1663495 6904655 689 392 200 2545 9982 13808 1439 1439 8583397 4891388 0.80440 0.75710 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 158333 143034 15299 15299 LEASE LIABILITY - OPERATING LEASE 3039 3039 2882076 51562 2825 54387 2827689 0 2827689 3180342 51562 2825 54387 3125955 0 3125955 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST FUNDRAISING REVENUE IN FORM 990 2825. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST FUNDRAISING REVENUE IN FORM 990 2825. FEAST & FLOURISH FUNDRAISING EVENT 15126 12909 2217 2825 15126 12909 2217 2825 2825 -608 1 AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE OF MARIN 2169 E FRANCISCO BLVD SUITE 1 SAN RAFAEL CA 94901 861156712 501C3 84012 0 CASH GRANT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM LEAH'S PANTRY INC 3019 MISSION STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 205512442 501C3 10000 0 CASH GRANT FOOD WASTE PREVENTION EDUCATION PROJECT PIE RANCH 2080 CABRILLO HIGHWAY PESCADERO CA 94060 261631976 501C3 87814 0 CASH GRANT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM WORLD'S FINEST FARMS 9004 FRAZIER LAKE ROAD HOLLISTER CA 95023 943372130 93351 0 CASH GRANT FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ROUTE ONE FARMERS' MARKET 168 INVERNESS AAVE LOMPOC CA 93436 844018801 501C3 34549 0 CASH GRANT MOBILE FARMERS MARKET TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BRIDGING VOICES-UNIENDO VOCES LLC 4440 FROST DRIVE OXNARD CA 93033 871266678 15820 0 CASH GRANT SANTA CLARA COUNTY RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY COUNTY OF SAN MATEO - PHOENIX GARDEN PO BOX 526 REDWOOD CITY CA 94064 567338863 20345 0 CASH GRANT SAN MATEO COUNTY OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY FOOD WASTE PREVENTION PROJECT SPADE AND PLOW PO BOX 743 SAN MARTIN CA 95046 464797807 32400 0 CASH GRANT SANTA CLARA COUNTY DIRECT FOOD ASSISTANCE FOOD INITIATIVE OF GREATER STANISLAUS 210 S SIERRA AVENUE OAKDALE CA 95361 941496168 67000 0 CASH GRANT BEACON FUND MOBILE FARMERS MARKET TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Part I, Line 2: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUIRES ANY GRANTS OR SUBAWARD CONTRACTS ADMINISTERED BY FRESH APPROACH BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO ENSURES THAT GRANTS/SUBAWARD CONTRACTS REQUIRE THE SAME LEVEL OF REPORTING AND SUBMISSION OF RECEIPTS WITH INVOICES THAT THE PRIMARY GRANT CONTRACT FRESH APPROACH HOLDS REQUIRES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REQUIRES REPORTS ON THE USE OF THE FUNDS, COMPLIANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE GRANT, AND THE PROGRESS MADE BY THE GRANTEE/SUBAWARD TOWARD ACHIEVING THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE GRANT WAS MADE. THE GRANTEE/SUBAWARD MUST MAKE A QUARTERLY ACCOUNTING OF THE FUNDS AT THE END OF THE ACCOUNTING PERIOD AND MUST MAKE A FINAL REPORT ON ALL EXPENDITURES MADE FROM THE FUNDS IN ADDITION TO THE PRGORESS MADE TOWARD THE GOALS OF THE GRANT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULARLY CALLED MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS GUIDELINES CONTAIN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY IS MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AVAILABLE INDEPENDENT SURVEYS AND THE FORM 990 OF OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN DETERMINING REASONABLE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ANY CHANGE IN COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED IN THE CURRENT YEAR.