Kids Food Basket is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Kids Food Basket employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Food Basket 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 06/2021, Kids Food Basket generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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KIDS' FOOD BASKET NOURISHES KIDS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SACK SUPPERS ARE NUTRITIOUS EVENING MEALS DELIVERED WEEKDAYS TO NEARLY 9,300 CHILDREN ACROSS WEST MICHIGAN. EACH MEAL IS PREPARED, PACKED, AND DELIVERED WITH THE SUPPORT OF DAILY VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED ALMOST 48,200 HOURS OF TIME AND COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF IN-KIND FOOD WHICH HELPED US SERVE A TOTAL OF 1,405,288 MEALS IN FOUR WEST MICHIGAN COUNTIES. WHEN INCLUDING VOLUNTEER HOURS VALUED AT 1,383,000, ADJUSTED PROGRAM EFFICIENCY IS 80%.
ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
WE USE OUR FACILITIES AND FARM AS CLASSROOMS TO FOSTER A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO FOOD EQUITY. OUR HANDS-ON AND VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION FOCUSES ON NUTRITION AND FARMING, AS WELL AS EDUCATING ABOUT COMMUNITY BARRIERS TO HEALTHY FOOD. OUR YOUTH ACTION BOARD PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN OUR MISSION THROUGH VOLUNTEERISM. PROGRAM GOALS INCLUDE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, LEADSERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND GIVING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE FUTURE LEADERS OF WEST MICHIGAN.
OUR COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FARMING PROGRAM INCREASES HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS FOR UNDER-RESOURCED FAMILIES, REDUCING FOOD INSECURITY. VOLUNTEERS HELP HARVEST TENS OF THOUSANDS OF SERVINGS OF PRODUCE ON OUR TEN-ACRE FARM. THESE SUSTAINABLY GROWN VEGETABLES AND FRUITS GO INTO SACK SUPPERS FOR CHILDREN AND ARE DISTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THIS PROGRAM EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HANDS-ON AGRICULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, TEACHING MORE PEOPLE THE VALUE OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NOURISHING FOOD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bridget Clark Whitney President & | Officer | 55 | $156,945 |
Afton Devos Part-Year Co | Officer | 50 | $111,301 |
Dr Will Osmun VP Of Progra | 45 | $106,000 | |
Menaka Abel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charen Buyce Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyle Caldwell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Lakewood Construction Company Construction | 6/29/20 | $146,484 |
Helder Greenhouse Construction Construction | 6/29/20 | $124,797 |
Orion Ii Construction Construction | 6/29/20 | $4,222,032 |
Honor Construction Construction | 6/29/20 | $406,109 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,726,961 |
Investment income | $6,935 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$900 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,030 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $48,716 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,824,916 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $265,323 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,111,303 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $50,016 |
Other employee benefits | $185,557 |
Payroll taxes | $186,515 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,185 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $114,509 |
Advertising and promotion | $126,480 |
Office expenses | $222,557 |
Information technology | $217,578 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $175,713 |
Travel | $45,381 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $13,362 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $272,005 |
Insurance | $34,788 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,369,153 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,115 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,285,411 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,164,418 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $66,238 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $72,049 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $461,501 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,406,924 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $181,228 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $32,750 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $213,978 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,192,946 |