Institute of Food Technologists
Institute of Food Technologists reported $28.3 million in revenue and $28.8 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $85.10 went to program services, $14.90 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 85.0% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $956,812 (CEO, TRUSTEE). 42 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 74% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $29MFor context, the median across 2,433 covered unclassified charities: $88.27 programs, $11.68 management, $0.05 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $28MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 85.1% | 86.7% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | Not reported | $0.01 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 0.4% | 29.9% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 85.0% | 58.9% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $956,812 | $301,601 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.33% | 1.38% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 42 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 18.9 | 6.8 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 18 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseAnnual meeting and food expo:the institute's annual meeting and food expo brings members and nonmembers, approximately 18,000 to 20,000 individuals on an annual basis, together for three days of technical sessions, symposia and forums designed to update their awareness in all areas of food technology. More than 1,800 papers and presentations are available while exhibitors number approximately 900
Publications and communications:food technology is the leading publication addressing all facets of food science and technology. Its in-depth and balance coverage includes the latest research developments, industry news, consumer product innovations, and professional opportunities.since 1936, the journal of food science has been the Institute of Food Technologists' premier science journal, containing peer-reviewed reports or original research and critical reviews of all aspects of food science. Today it publishes more than 500 papers a year - over 3,000 pages of original research and…
Membership experiences:the institute's services associated with helping members become part of a vibrant community that is shaping the food science and technology profession
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO, TRUSTEE Officer, 50.00 hrs/week | $904,155 | $0 | $52,657 | $956,812 |
| SR. VP & CFO (THRU AUG 2025) Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $479,013 | $0 | $75,455 | $554,468 |
| CHIEF SCIENCE & TECH OFFICER Officer, 45.00 hrs/week | $301,648 | $0 | $58,539 | $360,187 |
| SR. VP, MEMBERSHIP Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $281,518 | $0 | $49,569 | $331,087 |
| VP INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $281,250 | $0 | $42,637 | $323,887 |
| EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $261,871 | $0 | $57,907 | $319,778 |
| SR. DIRECTOR OF GOV AFFAIR Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $240,840 | $0 | $24,994 | $265,834 |
| DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest compensated employee, 45.00 hrs/week | $203,203 | $0 | $23,393 | $226,596 |
42 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Institute of Food Technologists (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.2M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 584
- Volunteers Part I, line 61,400
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SPARGO INC Exhibit commssion draws | $1,160,196 |
| IMPROVING HOUSTON It implementation | $1,043,977 |
| SPAULDING RIDGE LLC It implementation | $841,655 |
| OVG 360 Equipment rental | $633,443 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 26 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
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Questions people ask
How much of Institute of Food Technologists's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, Institute of Food Technologists reported that 85.1% of its $28.8 million in expenses went to program services, 14.9% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Institute of Food Technologists pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Institute of Food Technologists reported for one person in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025 was $956,812, for the role of CEO, TRUSTEE (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Institute of Food Technologists get its money?
Of $28.3 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, 0.4% came from contributions and grants and 85.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Institute of Food Technologists a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 36-2136957 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025, object 202631899349300233 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2024, object 202501789349301505 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2023, object 202440819349301344 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022, object 202311589349300246 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2021, object 202241189349301344 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2020, object 202101029349300305 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 36-2136957: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.