Open Pantry Of Greater Lowell Inc is located in Lowell, MA. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Open Pantry Of Greater Lowell Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Pantry Of Greater Lowell Inc 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 12/2021, Open Pantry Of Greater Lowell Inc generated $359.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $241.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.4% 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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THE MISSION OF THE OPEN PANTRY IS TO RELIEVE HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE AIM TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO A VARIETY OF FILLING, NUTRITIOUS, AND CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE FOOD AS WELL AS TO OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES; TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF THOSE IN NEED LOCALLY, STATEWIDE, AND NATIONALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING SHORT-TERM FOOD ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED WHO RESIDE IN THE GREATER LOWELL AREA. CURRENTLY OVER 1,500 INDIVIDUALS ARE ASSISTED EACH MONTH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rebecca Wisniewski Secretary | Officer | 1 | $3,496 |
Erica Parolisi Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Buretta President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Mary Emanuel Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Francis Gonzalez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracie Morgan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $359,674 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $359,674 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $62 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $359,736 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $3,496 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $44,908 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,536 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,700 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,197 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,176 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,902 |
Insurance | $3,558 |
All other expenses | $3,723 |
Total functional expenses | $241,087 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,561 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $150,062 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
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 | $1,400 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,347 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $301,370 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $291,370 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,000 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $301,370 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Open Pantry Of Greater Lowell Inc has recieved totaling $54,728.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $38,318 |
Greater Lowell Community Foundation Inc Lowell, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,502 |
Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation Lynn, MA PURPOSE: EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
Bobs Discount Furniture Charitable Foundation Inc Oakdale, CT PURPOSE: FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $2,500 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $200 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $183 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Connecticut Foodshare Inc Wallingford, CT | $64,587,641 | $98,816,890 |
Foodshare Inc Bloomfield, CT | $22,505,719 | $52,446,003 |
Feedmore Western New York Inc Buffalo, NY | $12,964,755 | $36,110,080 |
Vermont Foodbank Barre, VT | $37,316,599 | $36,820,063 |
Food Bank Of Central New York Syracuse, NY | $20,826,838 | $35,826,283 |
Feeding Westchester Inc Elmsford, NY | $20,334,551 | $33,036,793 |
Regional Food Bank Of N E Ny Inc Latham, NY | $37,973,323 | $34,272,661 |
Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association Providence, RI | $24,835,902 | $26,504,097 |
The Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts Inc Hatfield, MA | $32,478,592 | $28,657,996 |
Worcester County Food Bank Inc Shrewsbury, MA | $18,509,870 | $19,136,564 |
Masbia Of Queens Brooklyn, NY | $208,695 | $6,270,720 |
The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Inc Gloucester, MA | $8,508,042 | $7,338,820 |