According to the World Central Kitchen consolidated audit of December 31, 2024 (Note 11, Related Party Transactions): "...In 2024, the Organization entered into an agreement with a hospital led by one of its
board members, to facilitate the distribution of meals to individuals in need. Total expenses and payments
associated with this agreement amounted to $1,516,000..." |
According to the World Central Kitchen (WCK) tax filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, WCK reports re: Compensation, Supplemental Information (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part III): Regarding severance payments to officers, directors, trustees, key employees and highest compensated employees (Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a): "Certain employees received a severance payment for the year upon separation from the organization. The amount is taxable and reported in Col B (iii) of Part II." [Garima Gupta, Past Chief People Officer, received a severance payment in the amount of $150,000 during 2024. Gupta's total reported compensation during 2024 was $318,278 (IRS Form 990, Part II)]. [Samuel Bloch, Director, Emergency Response, received a severance payment in the amount of $54,549 during 2024. Bloch's total reported compensation during 2024 was $223,007 (IRS Form 990, Part II)].
WCK reports providing "bonus & incentive compensation" during 2024 to three individuals. Daniel Abrams, Sr. Manager, Eastern North America Operations, received $29,071 of bonus and incentive compensation with total reported compensation of $154,246. The remaining two individuals received $5,000 and $10,000, with total reported compensation of $196,406 and $190,645, respectively. |