2026-04-22T06:19:08-07:00 2025-12-31 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2025-01-01 810757744 Asheville Poverty Initiative ASHE 8282220393 610 Haywood Road Asheville NC 28806 Kyle Yoder Treasurer 8282220393 2026-04-17 true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2026-04-22 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Kyle Yoder 610 Haywood Road Ste B Asheville NC 28806 631261 false X ashevillepovertyinitiative.org X 2016 NC The mission of Asheville Poverty Initiative is to build community and educate about the realities of poverty. 12 12 8 100 0 0 533933 603845 4625 3024 8995 12326 1434 -14535 548987 604660 1836 340 0 201476 279603 0 37916 123117 132456 326429 412399 222558 192261 499950 686666 16122 10577 483828 676089 The mission of Asheville Poverty Initiative is to build community and educate about the realities of poverty. false false 342479 340 3024 Asheville Poverty Initiative advances its mission to build community and educate about the realities of poverty through two primary programs: 12 Baskets Cafe and the Realities of Poverty Education Program. In 2025, services expanded following Tropical Storm Helene, providing consistent access to food, resources, and community connection while elevating the voices of individuals with lived experience of poverty. Programs were supported by approximately 100 volunteers contributing about 10,500 hours of service. 12 Baskets Cafe provided free community meals and grocery distribution rooted in dignity and abundance. In 2025, the cafe served approximately 200 meals per lunch service, totaling more than 40,000 meals. The free grocery store distributed approximately 24,000 bags of groceries annually, while partnerships with local food businesses enabled the program to divert an estimated 180,000 pounds of food each year from landfills and redistribute it to community members. The cafe also hosted mutual aid partners and supportive services that foster community connection and access to resources. The Realities of Poverty Education Program hosted 35 educational activities reaching approximately 640 participants through poverty walks, panel discussions, and storytelling events led by educators with lived experience. Program leaders also shared community perspectives before Asheville City Council to encourage compassionate responses to poverty and homelessness. 342479 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Kyle Yoder 8149336897 39 Magnolia Ave Asheville NC 28801 Ben Williamson Executive Director 40.00 X 86000 0 0 Kimberleigh Wells Board Chair 4.00 X X 0 0 0 Philip Leonard Treasurer 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Buchanan Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Kyle Yoder Incoming Treasurer 5.00 X 0 0 0 TJ Amos Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Micah Blaise Board Member - left mid-year 2.00 X 0 0 0 Anson Cooke Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Leslee Johnson Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Leventer Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shaad Bellamy Board Member - left mid-year 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shunyu Huang Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Stacey Sparks Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Andy Thomas Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Taija Ventrella Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 86000 0 0 false false false 19100 3016 581729 603845 Program Income 624230 3024 0 0 3024 12326 0 12326 7006 19100 24405 -17399 0 -17399 2447 2447 2447 1942 2196 -254 -254 Miscellaneous 999999 671 0 0 671 671 604660 3024 0 -2209 340 340 86000 68800 8600 8600 171691 144220 5151 22320 21912 17968 1534 2410 2150 0 2150 0 5230 0 5230 0 5476 5438 38 0 1399 1049 0 350 6194 2855 979 2360 7618 3696 2451 1471 53414 51089 2325 0 1889 1511 378 0 1701 606 1095 0 8093 8093 0 0 3700 2775 925 0 Program Supplies 14108 13498 610 0 Fundraising Expenses 405 0 0 405 In Kind Donations Utilized 20541 20541 0 0 Miscellaneous 538 0 538 0 412399 342479 32004 37916 186204 132858 267579 489891 16580 20885 262 1657 300 300 520 1039 66266 28597 26638 37669 1867 2367 499950 686666 4738 10577 11384 16122 10577 X 248522 522691 235306 153398 483828 676089 499950 686666 192261 X false false false X 0 134039 169716 210717 533933 603845 1652250 0 0 134039 169716 210717 533933 603845 1652250 247754 1404496 381 1226 4920 6988 12326 25841 0 605 252 308 776 671 2612 1680703 56641 0.83570 0.94710 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous 2021: 605. 2022: 252. 2023: 308. 2024: 776. 2025: 671. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 11706 1246 10460 54560 27351 27209 37669 Westival 12023 5017 7006 7929 2584 10157 10157 0 1625 1738 540 9989 22180 15174 7006 1625 9667 540 12573 24405 -17399 Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm, reviewed by management, presented to the board for review, proposed revisions and final approval. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforces as necessary. Any board member with a conflict of interest on any specific topic informs the board and abstains from voting on the issued. Pt VI, Line 15a There was a review of current compensation levels of the organization using NOSBR, but no changes were made to comepnsation levels other than all staff were awarded living wage increases according to Just Economics of WNC for Buncombe County. Other Board of Directors: Directors Amos and Bellamy received compensation for their services as Proverty Educators. They received no compensation for their services as Board Members.