Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (K34) the organization is classified as: Congregate Meals, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen 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 06/2023, Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.3% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO SERVE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR LIVING IN POVERTY BY PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, COMMUNITY AND EQUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EVENING MEALS PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,700 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED DINNER FIVE NIGHTS PER WEEK, YEAR-ROUND, AND DISTRIBUTED BAGGED LUNCHES AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS ITEMS. UNDER THIS PROGRAM, DOWNTOWN EVENING SOUP KITCHEN, INC. (DESK) STAFF ALSO OVERSAW WEEKEND MEAL DISTRIBUTION, CARRIED OUT BY YALE COMMUNITY KITCHEN.DESK RELIES ON NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE EVENING MEALS PROGRAM. THE VALUE OF THESE IN-KIND SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, 1,024 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 9,672 HOURS TO ENABLE DESK TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
WARMING CENTER:FROM DECEMBER TO APRIL, DESK OPERATED AN OVERNIGHT WARMING CENTER AS A LIFESAVING SERVICE DURING THE COLDEST MONTHS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNHOUSED AND OTHERWISE UNSHELTERED. THE PROGRAM WAS OPEN SEVEN NIGHTS PER WEEK, AND SERVED 611 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS OVER THE COURSE OF THE SEASON.
FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,500 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED WEEKLY GROCERIES, INCLUDING FROZEN MEAT, FRESH PRODUCE, CANNED AND DRY GOODS, FRESH BREAD, PET FOOD, AND TOILETRIES, YEAR-ROUND.DESK RELIES ON NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. THE VALUE OF THESE IN-KIND SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, 255 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 3,469 HOURS TO ENABLE DESK TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
DROP-IN AND RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,600 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF BASIC NEEDS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED CRITICAL ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO SHELTER, HOUSING, SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AS WELL AS ONSITE ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING APPLICATION, JOB SEARCHES, AND IDENTIFICATION ACQUISITION PAPERWORK. THE PROGRAM WAS OPEN 1:30-5:30 PM, SIX DAYS PER WEEK.DESK RELIES ON NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. THE VALUE OF THESE IN-KIND SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, 129 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 2,703 HOURS TO ENABLE DESK TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tim Opstrup MBA President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Natalie Judd Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Laurie Scheiner MD Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Denise Dean Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Alyse Sabina MPH Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sofia Morales MPH Cph Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $396,858 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,129,439 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $222,466 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,526,297 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,927 |
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 | $1,529,224 |
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. | $73,560 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,068 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $570,849 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,673 |
Payroll taxes | $55,824 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,894 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $20,040 |
Information technology | $30,247 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $66,384 |
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 | $20,487 |
Insurance | $15,739 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,185,701 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $300,569 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,031,640 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $339,071 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,322 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $817,925 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $239,675 |
Total assets | $2,741,202 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,346 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $114,000 |
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 | $545,349 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $729,695 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,661,417 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $350,090 |
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 | $2,741,202 |