EIN 81-0840578

The Good Food Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
116
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$15,833,279
2022
Total expenses
$22,760,706
2022
Total assets
$50,506,658
2022
Num. employees
116
2022

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 significant funds are directed toward The highest impact areas of alternative protein research. Gfi's scitech team is focused on three principal activities:1. Analyzing current and future technical challenges and identifying The most important research and commercialization opportunities for alternative proteins.2. Mobilizing funding for open-access research and early-stage commercialization 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 with companies and investors across The alternative protein industry to drive investment to The sector, accelerate alternative protein innovation, and scale The industry's 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 advises, educates, and empowers companies in all stages of The supply chain, including entrepreneurs and startups, investors, Food and meat manufacturers, ingredient companies, and equipment manufacturers.
Policy - gfi's policy department is focused on removing hurdles to alternative proteins and delivering public investment to accelerate progress. The policy team primarily educates public institutions, including regulators, and also engages with nonprofit organizations 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, global health, and sustainable Food systems. We elevate The expertise of our staff and work across The organization to publish and disseminate original research and reports, secure high-profile media coverage, convene and promote community and capacity-building events, and thoughtfully engage media and other influencers across The private and public sectors and civil society to position alternative proteins as a key 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
Regents of the University of IdahoReduce the Cost of Plant-Based Meat Analog Without Affecting Its Texture and Nutrition By Using Hydrolyzed Pea Proteins Produced From Enzymatic Reactive Extrusion (Erex)$250,000
Trustees of Purdue University / Purdue UniversityEnzymatic Treatment of Hemp for Highly Functional Plant-Based Meat Ingredient in Commercial Manufacturing. Exploring Combinatorial Bio-Manufacturing Processes for An Alternative Protein Food-By-Design System$230,000
San Diego State University Research Foundation (SDSURF)Generating Seafood Flavor From Macroalgae Protein Hydrolysates Through Maillard Reactions$203,784
...and 2 more grants made

Who funds The Good Food Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
New Venture FundInternational Development and Foreign Affairs$1,500,000
Food System InnovationsGeneral Support$769,390
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$650,172
...and 26 more grants received totalling $5,160,578

Personnel at The Good Food Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Ilya SheymanChief Executive Officer$133,348
Sanah BaigChief of Staff Executive
Sheila VossSenior Vice President - Communications / Vice President - Communications / Director of Communications$137,154
Elizabeth SpechtSenior Vice President - Science and Technology$147,645
Jessica AlmySenior Vice President - Policy / Vice President - Policy / Director of Policy$149,413
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for The Good Food Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,432,490
Program services$19,741
Investment income and dividends$202,258
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$59,934
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$118,856
Total revenues$15,833,279

Form 990s for The Good Food Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-12990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122019-11-08990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 23 new grant, including a grant for $1,500,000 from New Venture Fund
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Research centersFood and nutrition programsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesFood and nutritionPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2503d N Harrison St 19
Arlington, VA 22207
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
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
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