2025-10-16T10:31:20-05:00 2024-12-31 541029635 THOMPSON GREENSPON 4035 RIDGE TOP RD SUITE 700 FAIRFAX VA 22030 990 2024-01-01 824630058 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD COUNCIL INC MONT 3016377071 4825 CORDELL AVENUE 204 BETHESDA MD 20814 JESSICA SYNKOSKI VICE CHAIR 3016377071 2025-09-29 1 0 TRACY M MOREY CPA P01521539 7033858888 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ELIZABETH TEUWEN PO BOX 34412 BETHESDA MD 20827 1160498 0 X WWW.MOCOFOODCOUNCIL.ORG X 2016 MD MCFC BUILDS AN EQUITABLE, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRANSFORMATION, AND CULTIVATION.MCFC ENVISIONS A VIBRANT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS HEALTHY FOR OUR COMMUNITY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT. 10 10 11 34 0 0 891903 1160498 0 0 0 0 0 0 891903 1160498 2500 113073 0 0 679180 822231 0 0 12054 239906 189001 921586 1124305 -29683 36193 398633 474328 45413 84915 353220 389413 X MCFC BUILDS AN EQUITABLE, RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH COLLABORATION, TRANSFORMATION, AND CULTIVATION.MCFC ENVISIONS A VIBRANT AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT IS HEALTHY FOR OUR COMMUNITY, ECONOMY, AND ENVIRONMENT. 0 0 403972 11483 FOOD SECURITY - THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY FOOD SECURITY PLAN WAS RELEASED IN 2017, AND SERVES AS THE BLUEPRINT FOR HOW EVERY LOCAL BUSINESS, NONPROFIT, GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND RESIDENT CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ENSURING ALL MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO SUFFICIENT, NUTRITIOUS FOOD. MCFC'S NETWORK INCLUDES MORE THAN 75 FOOD ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND HUNDREDS OF FOOD SECURITY STAKEHOLDERS WHO CONVENE ON A BI-WEEKLY BASIS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY NEEDS. MCFC REGULARLY LEADS CONVERSATIONS AMONG REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFIT PARTNERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 180655 50140 GENERAL PROGRAMS - COMMUNITY-WIDE EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES FOCUSED ON THE FOOD SYSTEM ELEMENTS HOLISTICALLY IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE A MORE RESILIENT, SUSTAINABLE, AND EQUITABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. 148964 49050 POLICY - THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN URBAN AND RURAL POLICY AND PROCESS CHANGE. 95230 2400 FOOD ECONOMY - THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM THROUGH RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS, RETAILERS, RESTAURATEURS, DISTRIBUTORS, FARMERS, AND FOOD AND BEVERAGE BUSINESSES, AND THE EXPANSION OF THE MOCO MADE PROGRAM. THROUGH THE MOCO MADE PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INCREASE THE VISIBILITY OF THE MORE THAN 75 MONTGOMERY COUNTY-BASED FOOD BUSINESSES AND FARMS THROUGH CONNECTIONS TO NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, NEW INDIVIDUAL, RETAIL, AND WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND EVENTS, AND MORE. 32947 FOOD COUNCIL - THE FOOD COUNCIL PROGRAM MANAGES THE RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND PARTICIPATION OF 25 VOLUNTEER COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO BRING SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE, LEADERSHIP, AND NETWORK ENGAGEMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK. 15127 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT - MCFC SEEKS TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELATED TO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD, BY COLLABORATING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STAKEHOLDERS AND POLICYMAKERS TO IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT WILL PROMOTE SUSTAINABILITY IN OUR FOOD SYSTEM. 14217 FOOD EDUCATION - THE ORGANIZATION'S FOOD EDUCATION INITIATIVES ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE EATING HABITS OF THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, OR PLAY IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. THIS ENCOMPASSES EDUCATION RELATED TO GARDENING AND AGRICULTURE, FOOD SAFETY, NUTRITION, COOKING, SHOPPING FOR AND PREPARING FOOD, AND WASTE AVOIDANCE. HAVING ACCESS TO FOOD EDUCATION AND RESOURCES WILL EMPOWER MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESIDENTS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES THAT SUPPORT THEIR HEALTH, COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT. 157521 2400 891112 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 1 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 MD X ELIZABETH TEUWEN 3016377071 4825 CORDELL AVENUE SUITE 204 BETHESDA MD 20814 MIKE HOUSTON BOARD CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 JESSICA SYNKOSKI VICE CHAIR 5.00 X X 0 0 0 KATE MEDINA TREASURER 5.00 X X 0 0 0 ELIZA GONZALEZ SECRETARY 5.00 X X 0 0 0 EVELYN KELLY DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN SCHAFFER DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 RICK CHESSEN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY NEVETT BAZIL DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 JOHANNA MENDELSON FORMAN DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 CARMEN POSTON TRAVIS DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 NANYA CHIEJINE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 119167 0 0 MASSA CRESSALL ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 35005 0 944 154172 0 944 1 0 0 0 0 745950 414548 1160498 1160498 0 0 0 111383 111383 1690 1690 155115 85923 65546 3646 555921 475168 74101 6652 9835 9614 72 149 46645 43866 2039 740 54715 51456 2392 867 160 160 49065 49065 72874 58336 14538 36264 32514 3750 17723 12935 4788 964 725 239 6944 6715 229 887 447 440 3780 3780 ADVOCACY LEADER HONORAR 340 340 1124305 891112 221139 12054 240763 157382 151960 297849 2993 5227 15600 1730 1357 13870 1560 0 398633 474328 45413 84915 45413 84915 X 122233 140123 230987 249290 353220 389413 398633 474328 36193 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 473182 563502 981402 891903 1160498 4070487 473182 563502 981402 891903 1160498 4070487 351728 3718759 501 202 703 4071190 33561 0.91340 0.95930 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15600 1730 13870 13870 X PART X, LINE 2: MCFC HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR EITHER RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND NO INTEREST AND PENALTIES HAVE BEEN RECORDED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. 1 ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY FOOD BANK INC 120 MARBURY DR CROWNSVILLE MD 21032 521660473 GOV'T 7500 0 REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERSHIP APPALACHIAN FARM & FOOD ALLIANCE INC 1916 MARYLAND HIGHWAY SUITE A OAKLAND MD 21550 932056141 501(C)(3) 20000 0 PARTNER FOOD COUNCIL RFSP GRANT EASTERN SHORE ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER 8737 BROOKS DRIVE SUITE 101 EASTON MD 21601 611465160 501(C)(3) 10000 0 USDA RFSP LOCAL FOOD COUNCIL THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF FREDERICK COUNTY MARYLAND INC 312 E CHURCH ST FREDERICK MD 21701 521488711 501(C)(3) 10000 0 RFSP SUB-GRANT PAYMENT HOLY CROSS HEALTH INC 1500 FOREST GLEN ROAD SILVER SPRING MD 20910 520738041 501(C)(3) 11483 0 SUB-AWARD SNAP PAYMENT INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION 1250 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE 202 WASHINGTON DC 20036 463039129 501(C)(3) 40000 0 REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT 6 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS BY COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA FROM THE RECIPIENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS BYLAWS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND TO REVISE BOARD MEMBER TERM LIMITS. UNDER THE AMENDED BYLAWS, EACH BOARD MEMBER MAY NOW SERVE A TWO-YEAR TERM, WITH THE OPTION TO SERVE UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL CONSECUTIVE TWO-YEAR TERMS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION'S COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE DEFINED VOTING RIGHTS UNDER THE BYLAWS, WHICH INCLUDE PARTICIPATION IN ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE THROUGH COMMITTEE SERVICE OR FULL COUNCIL VOTES ON CERTAIN MATTERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS, COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. THIS RIGHT IS EXERCISED EITHER THROUGH DIRECT VOTE OR DESIGNATED COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS ON THE APPROVAL OF PUBLIC POLICY POSITIONS, ADOPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLAN, CREATION OF NEW WORKING GROUPS, COMMITTEES, AND TASK FORCES, AND ANY OTHER MATTERS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUBMITS TO THE COUNCIL FOR APPROVAL, AS OUTLINED IN THE BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER, THE BOARD CHAIR, THE BOARD VICE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE BOOKKEEPER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND FOOD COUNCIL MEMBERS AND IS MONITORED BY THE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CONFIRMATION THROUGH CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIRMATION WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED BY THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. THE ENTIRE BOARD REVIEWS EACH TRANSACTION TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD FOR POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE BOARD ALLOWS THE INTERESTED PERSON TO PRESENT THEIR POSITION BUT REQUIRES THEM TO LEAVE DURING DISCUSSION AND VOTING. THE BOARD MAY APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PARTY TO EXPLORE ALTERNATIVES, AND IF NO BETTER OPTION EXISTS, THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS - OR, IF NEEDED, THE FULL COUNCIL - WILL DECIDE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN MCFC'S BEST INTEREST. THE IDENTIFIED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND APPROPRIATE RECUSALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF EACH BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD DIRECTORS WHICH IS ENTIRELY MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING OFFICES/POSITIONS AND THE MOST RECENT YEAR FOR WHICH THIS PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN FOR EACH IS IDENTIFIED: OFFICE/TITLE YEAR OF MOST RECENT REVIEW/APPROVAL CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 2024 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.