EIN 81-0840578

The Good Food Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
120
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Good Food Institute develops the roadmap for a sustainable, secure, and just protein supply. They identify effective solutions, mobilize resources and talent, and empower partners to make alternative proteins accessible, affordable, and delicious. The corporate engagement department ensures that the market provides tasty, competitively priced alternative proteins. GFI's science and technology department accelerates innovation in alternative protein technologies with their global experts. They are located in Arlington, VA.
Total revenues
$43,631,366
2023
Total expenses
$31,037,374
2023
Total assets
$65,245,715
2023
Num. employees
120
2023

Program areas at The Good Food Institute

Science and technology - gfi's science and technology department accelerates The science of alternative protein technologies. Gfi's scientists are The global experts in this sector and work to ensure that a roadmap exists for alternative protein innovation, that The best scientists are engaged in research and development, and that The highest impact areas of alternative protein research and development are prioritized. Gfi's science and technology team is focused on three principal activities:1. Analyzing current and future technical challenges and identifying The most important research and development opportunities for alternative proteins.2. Mobilizing funding for open-access research and development of alternative proteins.3. Inspiring and supporting The next generation of innovators in The alternative protein industry.
Corporate engagement - gfi's corporate engagement department works to educate companies and investors to prioritize alternative proteins, accelerate alternative protein innovation, and scale The supply chain. The corporate engagement team's work helps enable Food industry partners to develop and bring to market alternative protein products that are as accessible, affordable, and delicious as conventional meat, eggs, and dairy. The corporate engagement team educates and empowers entities in all stages of The supply chain, including entrepreneurs and startups, investors, Food and meat manufacturers, ingredient companies, grocery retailers, foodservice companies, and equipment manufacturers.
Policy and government relations - gfi's policy and government relations department is focused on removing public policy hurdles and directing public investment to accelerate progress on The widespread adoption of alternative proteins. The policy and government relations team primarily educates public institutions, including elected officials and regulators, and uses impact litigation as a strategic tool where warranted.
Communications - gfi's communications department positions gfi as a global thought leader and trusted source of data and insights across The field of alternative proteins and throughout The adjacent fields of climate, biodiversity, global health, and sustainable, secure Food systems. We elevate The expertise of our staff and work across The organization and field to publish and disseminate original research and reports, secure meaningful media coverage, convene and promote community and capacity-building events, and thoughtfully engage decision-makers and other influencers across The private and public sectors and civil society to position alternative proteins as an essential solution for a better Food future.
International - gfi's international program consists of technical and management support from its us team to its foreign affiliates, as well as additional international activities led directly by The us team such as management of international sub-grants and programmatic events. Gfi's global mission is to accelerate worldwide engagement of scientists in alternative protein research, drive global policy and regulatory advancements, foster successful generation of new companies, and amplify media coverage of alternative protein innovation.

Grants made by The Good Food Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Meridian InstituteResearch of Acceleration Hubs$544,900
Charity NavigatorTowards Sustainable Cultured Meat: A Predictive Genome-Scale Adipocyte Model Informed By Multi-Omics Analysis and Media Manipulation$350,000
Washington State UniversityEnhancing the High Moisture Extrusion Protein Texturization Process Through Better Understanding of Cooling Die Scalability and Thermochemical Protein Texturization Mechanisms$249,997
...and 3 more grants made

Who funds The Good Food Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$5,045,538
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Food Security$1,655,640
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$1,151,000
...and 24 more grants received totalling $10,549,635

Personnel at The Good Food Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Ilya SheymanChief Executive Officer$200,215
Chethana BiliyarVice President of Operations
Sheila VossSenior Vice President , Communications$178,598
Amanda Hildebrand, Ph.D.Vice President , Science and Technology
Jessica Almy, J.D.Senior Vice President , Policy and Government Relations$182,346
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for The Good Food Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$41,583,843
Program services$751,930
Investment income and dividends$909,567
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$148,283
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$237,743
Total revenues$43,631,366

Form 990s for The Good Food Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-30990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 1, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
April 22, 2025
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $1,655,640 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
February 22, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 7, 2025
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $560,000 from Food System Innovations
January 6, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsResearch centersFood and nutrition programsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesFood and nutritionPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2503d N Harrison St 19
Arlington, VA 22207
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Arlington County, VA
Website URL
gfi.org/ 
Phone
(202) 596-2262
IRS details
EIN
81-0840578
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K03: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
5417: Scientific Research and Development Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0243040
FTB Entity ID
4097246
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-06-04
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