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DIABETES PREVENTION AND AID FUND

NOGALES, AZ · EIN 860804743 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE K30Z · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition · Large ($10M-$50M) · diabetespaf.org
revenue
$18.3M
expenses
$18.0M
net assets
$80K
employees
8
volunteers
1,000
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

IMPROVE QUALITY OF PEOPLES LIVES BY ADDRESSING THEIR MOST BASIC OF HUMAN NEEDS ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FRESH PRODUCE, LIVING IN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT BY EDUCATING PEOPLE TO HELP CURB FOOD WASTE SAVE OUR PLANET

profile · synthesized from sources

The Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund (DPAF) works to prevent diabetes by distributing fresh fruits and vegetables to disadvantaged families and children. The organization focuses on rescuing produce from landfills and providing diabetes prevention education, medical services, equipment, and supplies. DPAF operates in Arizona and Mexico, aiming to improve the quality of life for at-risk populations.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Diabetes Prevention Education
Provides education based on the "Power To Prevent Diabetes 7 Step Plan" to help individuals make healthy food choices and engage in regular exercise.
Food Rescue and Distribution
Rescues fresh fruits and vegetables from being discarded at produce sheds in Nogales, AZ, and distributes them to hungry families and partner charities in Arizona, Mexico, and other U.S. states using semi-trucks and partner pickups
Fresh Nutritional Fruits and Vegetables Distribution
Rescues fresh fruits and vegetables from being thrown away and distributes them to hungry families and children in Arizona and Mexico.
Medical Services, Equipment, and Supplies
Provides medical services, equipment, and supplies to disadvantaged or at-risk families.
Power To Prevent Diabetes 7 Step Plan
Educational initiative promoting diabetes prevention through healthy eating, physical activity, weight loss, goal setting, progress tracking, social support, and consistency
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Surplus Food Rescue and Redistribution 3 activities
    • Fresh produce rescue and distribution
      Rescues an average of 30 million pounds of produce annually, including 1.7 million pounds from landfill waste in Nogales, Arizona, and distributes over 32 million pounds annually to clients and agencies, with 66% going directly to clients, 11% to Arizona agencies, 7% to out-of-state agencies, and 3% to Mexican agencies. All produce is USDA-inspected for safety.
    • Produce Rescue and Distribution
      Rescues an average of 30 million pounds of produce annually, specifically 1.7 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables from landfill waste in Nogales, Arizona. This produce is then distributed, with over 32 million pounds distributed in the prior year, to families and children in Arizona and Mexico, providing 1,376,923 nutritious meals annually to 34,000 hungry families and 102,000 disadvantaged children.
    • Produce Rescue and Distribution
      Rescues an average of 30 million pounds of produce annually, specifically 1.7 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables from landfill waste in Nogales, Arizona. This produce is then distributed, with over 32 million pounds distributed in the prior year, to families and children in Arizona and Mexico, providing 1,376,923 nutritious meals annually to 34,000 hungry families and 102,000 disadvantaged children.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Financial accountability and transparency
      Files an annual Form 990 with the IRS and undergoes an independent financial audit each year, directing 99% of every dollar donated to diabetes prevention programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$18.32M
Contributions & grants$18.28M100%
Program service revenue$25K0%
Investment income$7K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$18.01M
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$294K
Grants paid out$13.27M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$473K
Cash$53K
Investments$0
Liabilities$393K
Net assets$80K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -10.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
YOLANDA SOTO PRESIDENT CEO 60 $104K
board members · 4
  • BALTAZAR GARCIA — SECRETARY TREASURER
  • LUZ CELEYA — DIRECTOR
  • MICHELE ARBOISIERE — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MIGUEL DANIELSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • IRS Government — Files annual Form 990 with the IRS.
  • Independent Charities of America Network — Member of Independent Charities of America.
  • USDA Government — Relies on USDA inspection for produce safety.