El Reno Blessing Baskets Inc

Organization Overview

El Reno Blessing Baskets Inc, operating under the name Free Foodfood Bank Type Corp, is located in El Reno, OK. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (P58) the organization is classified as: Gift Distribution, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Free Foodfood Bank Type Corp employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Free Foodfood Bank Type Corp is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2024, Free Foodfood Bank Type Corp generated $298.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $266.4k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 9.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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EL RENO BLESSING BASKETS MISSION IS TO SERVE FINANCIALLY CHALLENGED HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN WESTERN CANADIAN COUNTY WITH TANGIBLE ITEMS SUCH AS FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIALS. OUR MISSION IS SUPPORTED BY COMMUNITY, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH A DESIRE TO SERVE OTHERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN GROCERY PROGRAMS GOAL IS TO SUPPLY NUTRITIOUS GROCERIES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN WESTERN CANADIAN COUNTY. WHEN CHILDREN ARE OUT OF SCHOOL DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND OTHER TIMES OF THE YEAR, THESE FAMILIES HAVE TWO MORE MEALS PER CHILD THAT MUST BE PROVIDED ON A DAILY BASIS. THIS CREATES A FINANCIAL DRAIN ON THE FAMILIES DURING THESE SCHOOL BREAKS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE HEALTHY, KID FRIENDLY GROCERIES TO FEED CHILDREN WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE GO HUNGRY. THE GROCERIES AND GROCERY VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN FIVE TO SIX TIMES IN THE SUMMER, AT SPRING BREAK, AND FALL BREAK. A FAMILY MAKES APPLICATION AND APPROVALS ARE BASED PRIMARILY ON INCOME. OVER 12,000 PEOPLE HAVE BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS.


SINCE 1999, EL RENO BLESSING BASKETS HAS ORCHESTRATED THE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM IN WESTERN CANADIAN COUNTY. CHRISTMAS BASKETS OF FOOD, TOYS AND OTHER TANGIBLE ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED BY VOLUNTEERS TO THOSE IN NEED AT CHRISTMAS. FOOD, GROCERY VOUCHERS, ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD GIFT ITEMS AND A PROVISION FOR THE PARENTS TO PURCHASE THEIR CHILDREN(S) GIFT ARE PROVIDED. FAMILIES MAKE AN APPLICATION AND APPROVALS ARE BASED ON INCOME AND SPECIAL SITUATIONS. PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS ARE MET WITH THE CARE AND CONCERN SHOWN BY THE COMMUNITY. IN THE PAST TWO YEARS, OVER 2,500 PEOPLE HAVE RECEIVED CHRISTMAS BASKETS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SERVE THE NEEDY AT A STRESSFUL TIME OF YEAR AND CURTAIL THE DEPRESSION OF POVERTY, GIVING THEM HOPE DURING THE HOLIDAYS. MANY CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, SCHOOL CLASSES AND INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEER FOR THE CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM.


EL RENO BLESSING BASKETS DISTRIBUTES GROCERIES AND GROCERY VOUCHERS TO FINANCIALLY ELIGIBLE SENIOR CITIZENS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THESE SENIOR CITIZENS LIVE IN LOW FOOD SECURITY SITUATIONS AND WITH EXPONENTIAL FOOD COST INCREASES, ADDITIONAL GROCERIES ARE NEEDED. FROM MAY 2023 TO JUNE 2024, THE NUMBER OF SENIORS SERVED HAS DOUBLED, APPROXIMATELY 140 SENIORS RECEIVING GROCERIES MONTHLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Walker
Member
$0
Dan Hogan
Member
$0
Jeff Koos
Member
$0
Mati Branum
Member
$0
Brad Gore
Member
$0
Jamie Von Tungein
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$72,719
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$197,098
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$269,817
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $24,615
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,700
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $298,132

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