Common Pantry is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1971. 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 12/2023, Common Pantry employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Pantry 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 12/2022, Common Pantry generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 29.1% per year over the past 4 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMON PANTRY MEETS THE EMERGENCY NEEDS OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD, KINSHIP AND SUPPORT TO HELP OVERCOME POVERTY-RELATED CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE FOOD AND GROCERIES TO INDIVIDUAL ADULTS AND FAMILIES THAT MEET CERTAIN MONTHLY INCOME GUIDELINES. FOR OUR HOMELESS CLIENTS WE OFFER READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND PREPARED FOODS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE COOKING. COMMON PANTRY DOES NOT PROVIDE CLOTHING, FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES, NOR DO WE STOCK SPECIFIC ITEMS OR BRANDS FOR CLIENTS.
CLIENT SERVICES PROGRAM - COMMON COMMUNITY: HELPS PEOPLE AND FAMILIES ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES THAT RESULT FROM ECONOMIC INSTABILITY.- WE OFFER WALK-IN SERVICES FROM 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS.- A FREE LUNCH IS ALSO PROVIDED ON WEDNESDAYS.- OUR COMMON COMMUNITY OFFICE IS OPEN ON THURSDAYS FROM 12 P.M. TO 4 P.M.OUR COMMON COMMUNITY PROGRAM MANAGER AND A TEAM OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS (INCLUDING A BILINGUAL SPANISH VOLUNTEER) HELP CLIENTS NAVIGATE AVAILABLE RESOURCES AND CREATE A PLAN TO REACH THEIR GOALS. WE HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF CLIENTS BY OFFERING THEM THE HELP THEY NEED TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Charles Herrig Board President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Brittany Barson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Landgraff Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Camp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Benjamin Financial Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Mihalik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $213,714 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $307,292 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,380,236 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $812,785 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,901,242 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $8,963 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $45,706 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$39 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,329 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,948,543 |
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. | $896,533 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,893 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,545 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $193,619 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $4,490 |
Payroll taxes | $20,837 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,212 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,020 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,578 |
Information technology | $5,191 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,468 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $12,385 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,346 |
Insurance | $9,810 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,473,869 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $757,304 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $485,316 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $32,004 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,984 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $10,468 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,204,084 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $463,022 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $965 |
Total assets | $2,961,147 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $85,301 |
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 | $376,960 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $88,347 |
Total liabilities | $550,608 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,138,998 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $271,541 |
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 | $2,961,147 |