EIN 82-1632259

Rethink Food Nyc

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
67
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Rethink Food NYC develops practical models that distribute nutritionally-dense, culturally sensitive meals to nourish healthy and thriving communities. Rethink Cafe opened in March 2020 and invites everyone to enjoy nutritious meals for a suggested donation of $5. Meals are prepared by chefs who utilize rescued food. Additionally, the site operates a food pantry featuring rescued grocery items. The commissary kitchen converts donated food items into nutritious meals delivered to CBOs at no cost, providing over 5,000 meals on average each week.
Also known as...
Something for Nothing
Total revenues
$50,548,993
2023
Total expenses
$56,866,784
2023
Total assets
$22,930,778
2023
Num. employees
67
2023

Program areas at Rethink Food Nyc

Rethink services - provide delicious and dignified meals for all kinds of communities & contracts at scale utilizing like-minded restaurants, kitchens, and corporations
Rethink certified - Rethink certified is a partnership program with two purposes: feed communities and keep restaurants in business.
Commissary kitchen - our commissary kitchen converts donated Food items from grocery stores, corporate partners and restaurants into nutritious meals to deliver to cbos at no cost. On average the site provides over 5,000 meals a week.
Rethink sustainability - Rethink Food collects excess Food from brands, hospitality groups, grocers and more who pays a nominal fee to cover our expenses. This excess Food is upcycled into nutritious meals for communities.

Grants made by Rethink Food Nyc

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Salem Community Service CouncilGrant for Donation of Meals$15,000
The Skyline Charitable FoundationGrant for Donation of Meals$5,300

Who funds Rethink Food Nyc

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Timothy and Michele Barakett FoundationCharitable Contribution$1,000,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$739,950
The Essex Avenue FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$350,000
...and 19 more grants received totalling $2,691,294

Personnel at Rethink Food Nyc

NameTitleCompensation
Matt JozwiakFounder and Chief Executive Officer
Matthew JozwiakExecutive Director$254,734
Christopher HollingerChief Financial Officer$210,473
Erin HillChief Development Officer - Outgoing$183,018
Sharlene FrankChief People Officer$195,239
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Rethink Food Nyc

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$50,412,937
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$90,556
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$45,500
Total revenues$50,548,993

Form 990s for Rethink Food Nyc

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122022-10-13990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Emergency Food Network (EFN)Lakewood, WA$33,371,881
MANNA Food Bank (MANNA)Mills River, NC$40,942,946
WedontwasteorgDenver, CO$17,076,941
Feeding the ValleyColumbus, GA$20,688,658
Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CA$81,172,109
Dare To CareLouisville, KY$53,938,397
Data update history
February 19, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
January 6, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 5 new vendors, including , , , , and
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
National levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
75 Broad St Suite 707
New York, NY 10004
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
rethinkfood.org/ 
Phone
(212) 364-7040
IRS details
EIN
82-1632259
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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