2026-05-15T10:13:00-04:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 862804113 Association of Gleaning Organizations Inc ASSO 8018598356 246 E 2700 N Kamas UT 840369509 Shawn Peterson Executive Director 8018598356 2026-05-15 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Gleaningorgs. com X X 152865 X 152865 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 152865 2882 36904 16634 5639 0 83002 145061 7804 98758 106562 X 98758 97369 0 0 0 21826 98758 119195 0 12633 98758 106562 X The Association of Gleaning Organizations supports groups across North America that harvest surplus fresh produce to distribute to those in need. By engaging communities in collecting excess fruits and vegetables from farms gardens and backyards we combat food waste and increase access to healthy food for underserved individuals and families. Our efforts not only reduce hunger but also promote sustainability and community involvement in addressing food insecurity. The Mentorship Program facilitates valuable knowledge exchange by matching gleaners with seasoned professionals from diverse gleaning groups. Over 12 weeks participants engage in regular one-on-one sessions with mentors and attend group training to enhance their skills. This structured program fosters a supportive environment for learning and growth empowering gleaners to excel in their roles. 1500 6132 The International Gleaning Symposium serves as a vital platform uniting gleaners funders policymakers and food waste activists to collectively tackle pre-harvest food loss. With over 41 million individuals experiencing daily hunger in the country this event plays a crucial role in addressing food insecurity. Participants benefit from a diverse range of speakers sharing best practices and strategies to improve gleaning programs empowering communities to combat food waste effectively. This symposium aligns with our organizations overarching goal of expanding the gleaning movement ultimately improving the nutritional access for vulnerable community members. 1382 27434 Data Collection on farm food loss and backyard food waste. We are supporting gleaning organizations to collect data on the unharvested food annually on farms and in backyards. The compiled report to be released in 2027 aims to influence farm policy and enhance understanding of available food resources in the US. 0 77388 The Gleaning Census project involved engaging with various gleaning organizations across North America through interviews and data collection. By synthesizing the insights gathered from these interactions and the information provided by the organizations a detailed report was compiled. This report serves as a valuable resource for understanding the current landscape of gleaning practices in North America. It aims to address issues related to on-farm food loss and to offer support to organizations that repurpose farm waste to alleviate hunger in the community. 0 21555 Our organization provided vital support to regional gleaning networks nationwide by delivering extensive training mentorship and continuous assistance to program staff. These efforts were instrumental in facilitating the establishment and efficient functioning of these networks. By focusing on enhancing food recovery initiatives promoting community involvement and tackling food insecurity our work had a significant impact on addressing these crucial issues on a regional scale. 0 5739 138248 Jimmy Earley Board Chair 2 0 0 0 Katherine Kennedy Secretary 2 0 0 0 Barbara Eiswerth Board Member 2 0 0 0 Lisa DeSantis Board Member 2 0 0 0 Hillary Bailey Board Member 2 0 0 0 Cara Silverberg Board Member 2 0 0 0 Shawn Peterson ED 15 24902 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false UT Shawn Peterson 8001 Spring Mill Inianapolis IN 46260 8018598356 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE NONE true X 0 40160 77973 120915 142240 381288 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40160 77973 120915 142240 381288 10000 371288 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 381288 48293 0.9738 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Part I, line 10 - Cash | Description:, Amount:, Grantee Type:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Activity Type:, Class of Activity Description:, RelationShipDescription:|Capacity Building Grant, $1500, -, -, -, -, -, - | Travel support, $500, -, -, -, -, -, - | Travel Support, $409, -, -, -, -, -, - | Travel Support, $120, -, -, -, -, -, - | Travel support, $353, -, -, -, -, -, - | Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Stipends paid to gleaning organizations for collecting data on on-farm food loss and waste, $67092| Stipends paid to mentors, $1200| Supporting Regional Gleaning networks, $2377| Cost associated with hosting the International Gleaning Symposium. Cost include meals travel and event space rental, $12333| Part II, line 24 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Unpaid reimbursable grants from USDA. This amount was paid in January of 2026 and was for services billed in 2024, $0, $18445| Prepaid 2024 Symposium expenses, $0, $3381| Part II, line 26 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Unbilled data collection stipends from the 2025 fisical year paid to orgs in January of 2026, $0, $10924| Unearned revenue for the 2026 symposium, $0, $1709|