Food & Water Watch (FWW) aims to build a movement of grassroots groups, concerned people, and activists to pursue goals that will protect food, water and climate for coming generations. FWW provides public education about health and environmental issues that promote food production that is sustainable and local, chemical-free, humanely raised, family farmed, and clearly labeled. The organization's water program educates and advocates about affordable, publicly-controlled drinking water, health and environmental issues, and the importance of public investment in infrastructure.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Food & Water Watch's program expenses were:
Water |
$7,525,884 |
Food |
$5,674,985 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$13,200,869 |
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Chief Executive
Wenonah Hauter, Founder and Executive Director
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Compensation*
$274,447
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Chair of the Board
Maude Barlow
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Chair, Council of Canadians
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Board Size
7
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Paid Staff Size
112
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals
FWW incurred joint costs of $666,907 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $383,933 was allocated to program expenses, $166,174 was allocated to administrative expenses, and $116,800 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $17,764,798, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Food & Water Watch's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$17,764,798 |
Investment income |
$190,700 |
Other revenue |
$14,564 |
Total Income |
$17,970,062 |
- Programs: 74%
- Administrative: 13%
- Fundraising: 13%
Total Income |
$17,970,062 |
Program expenses |
$13,200,869 |
Fundraising expenses |
$2,344,097 |
Administrative expenses |
$2,395,443 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$17,940,409 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$29,653 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$7,446,793 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$7,476,446 |
Total Liabilities |
$4,333,071 |
Total Assets |
$11,809,517 |