Nonprofit · EIN 99-4780729
FTS CHARITY
Also known as FEED THE SOUL
Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45244
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $434,200 | $32,544 | $401,656 | $554,255 | $6,852 | $547,403 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $434,200
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,200
- Accounting fees
- $650
- Occupancy
- $2,250
- Travel
- $8,231
- Depreciation
- $7,025
- Program services (functional)
- $31,920
- Fundraising (functional)
- $624
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $412,798
- Total assets, end of year
- $554,255
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,852
- Net assets, end of year
- $547,403
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $276,905
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $148,823
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $398,580
- Gross receipts
- $434,200
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 52
- Year formed
- 2024
- State of legal domicile
- OH
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC Berndt | Executive Director Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Beth Knight | Program Director Trustee or director | 30 | $0 |
| Mark Schneider | Treasurer Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Gina Bucalo | Director of Communications Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Atkinson | Director of Finance Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7256 HAMILTON HILLS DR, CINCINNATI, OH 45244-3608
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PC Berndt, 1610 Ross Ave, CINCINNATI, OH 45205
- Signed the 990
- Mary Beth Knight, Director
- Phone
- (513) 392-6600
- Website
- www.feedthesoul.org
Mission
Feed the Soul is a nonprofit that provides fresh fruits and vegetables to nutritionally deficient children while teaching them how to make healthy choices for life. Through interactive programs, in-school farm markets, and ongoing produce distributions, we ensure kids get the nutrition they need when they need it most. Because when kids eat great, they can be
Program accomplishments
- Healthy Holidays provides food insecure students with fruit and healthy breakfast items prior to school holiday closures in an effort to reduce the number of missed meals while away from school and improve students mental and physical health, helping them return to school ready to learn. In 2024 26,595.00 healthy holiday bags and backpacks were distributed to students, 91% of whom qualify for the National School Free Lunch Program, and are living at or below the National Poverty LevelExpenses $239,355 · grants $221,200
- The Power of Produce is an engaging and interactive nutrition education program designed for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. During this 25-minute assembly, students participate in: Taste Tests: Exciting opportunities to sample a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Interactive Q&A: Engaging discussions about the nutritional benefits of different produce, emphasizing the importance of each "color of the rainbow. School "farm market shopping" experience where each student takes home more than 28 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables This program serves high priority schools, where food insecurity is a major concern. This program served 5,592.00 food insecure students and provide a total of 174,496.00 servings of fresh produceExpenses $135,636 · grants $136,500
- Level the Field provides daily access to fresh fruits and engaging nutrition education programs for students in grades 7-12. Level the Field provided 117,040.00 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables to 780 students, 5 days a week, as well as bags of fresh produce for weekends and holidays. 91% of participating students reported improved mood and a reduction in unhealthy snacks consumed.Expenses $38,212 · grants $24,200
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 99-4780729
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $554,255
- Income (IRS master file)
- $434,200
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $434,200 | $32,544 | $554,255 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 99-4780729).
Questions about FTS CHARITY
- What is the EIN of FTS CHARITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FTS CHARITY is 99-4780729.
- Is FTS CHARITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to FTS CHARITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FTS CHARITY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FTS CHARITY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FTS CHARITY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FTS CHARITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PC Berndt.
- Who are the officers and directors of FTS CHARITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FTS CHARITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $434,200, expenses of $32,544 and total assets of $554,255 at year end.
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