Program areas at IFT
Annual 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.
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.
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 scientific reviews.
Other program services include knowledge and learning experiences, science technology, science and policy initiatives, the global Food traceability center, and support of the ift foundation.
Who funds Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Seeding the Future Foundation | 2023-12 | The Global Food System Challenge Fund | $1,131,999 |
| Multiplier | 2022-12 | Support Establishment of New Entity To Ensure the Impact of the Global Dialogue on Seafood... Traceability's Standards. | $175,405 |
| Feeding Tomorrow | 2022-08 | Support Science, Communications, Career Guidance and Other Programs | $100,000 |
| ...and 5 more grants received |
Personnel at IFT
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christie Tarantino-Dean | Chief Executive Officer | $771,832 | 2024-03-21 |
| Mark Barenie | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $396,950 | 2023-08-31 |
| Bryan Hitchcock | Chief Science and Technology Officer | $264,097 | 2023-08-31 |
| William McDowell | Editor in Chief | $236,547 | 2023-08-31 |
| John Ruff | Chief Science Advisor | $193,336 | 2023-07-07 |
| ...and 26 more key personnel |
Financials for IFT
| Revenues | FYE 08/2023 | FYE 08/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,199,777 | $3,085,780 | -61.1% |
| Program services | $22,046,759 | $19,063,509 | 15.6% |
| Investment income and dividends | $1,064,336 | $888,874 | 19.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $881,535 | $0 | 999% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-32,399 | $948,072 | -103.4% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $6,271,131 | $96,712 | 6384.3% |
| Total revenues | $31,431,139 | $24,082,947 | 30.5% |
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|---|
| National Wic Association | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,861,705 |
| American College of Surgeons (ACS) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $129,513,600 |
| American Water Works Association | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $35,350,443 |
| American Physical Society | 501(c)(3) | College Park, MD | $71,212,099 |
| American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $29,267,643 |
| American Geophysical Union (AGU) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $51,755,915 |
| American Mathematical Society (AMS) | 501(c)(3) | Providence, RI | $32,815,444 |
| American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 501(c)(3) | Rockville, MD | $11,809,029 |
| American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) | 501(c)(3) | Reston, VA | $63,829,577 |
| American Nuclear Society Incorporated | 501(c)(3) | Dowers Grove, IL | $12,169,735 |
Data update history
June 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $175,405 from Multiplier November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsFood and nutrition programsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyHuman servicesCommunity improvementFood and nutritionBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 525 W Van Buren 1000
- Chicago, IL 60607
- Metro area
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
- County
- Cook County, IL
- Website URL
- iftevent.org/membershipÂ
- Phone
- (312) 782-8424
- Facebook page
- IFTfoodscienceÂ
- Twitter profile
- @iftÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 36-2136957
- Fiscal year end
- August
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1939
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- K03: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Professional Societies and Associations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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