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 12/2021, Common Pantry employed 4 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 12/2021, Common Pantry generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.2% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMON PANTRY IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY FOOD AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED WHILE ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF FOOD INSECURITY AND POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CP'S EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD AND GROCERIES TO INDIVIDUAL ADULTS ANDFAMILIES THAT MEET CERTAIN MONTHLY INCOME GUIDELINES. FOR OUR HOMELESS CLIENTS WEOFFER READY-TO-EAT FOODS AND PREPARED FOODS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE COOKING. COMMONPANTRY DOES NOT PROVIDE CLOTHING, FURNITURE OR APPLIANCES, NOR DO WE STOCK SPECIFICITEMS OR BRANDS FOR CLIENTS.
CP'S CLIENT SERVICES PROGRAM, COMMON COMMUNITY, HELPS PEOPLE AND FAMILIES ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES THAT RESULT FROM ECONOMIC INSTABILITY. CP OFFERS WALK-IN SERVICES FROM 11 A.M. TO 4 P.M. ON WEDNESDAYS. A FREE LUNCH IS ALSO PROVIDED ON WEDNESDAYS.CP'S COMMON COMMUNITY OFFICE IS OPEN ON THURSDAYS FROM 12 P.M. TO 4 P.M. CP'S 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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Margeret O'conor Executive Director | 40 | $79,296 | |
Brittany Barson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Herrig President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Beth Benjamin Financial Sec | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Imo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris Landgraff 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 | $528,200 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,516,093 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $784,989 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,044,293 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $3,583 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $7,450 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$601 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $234,853 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,289,578 |
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. | $724,345 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $79,296 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,930 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,082 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,814 |
Payroll taxes | $15,574 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,836 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,169 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,000 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,592 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,694 |
Insurance | $12,662 |
All other expenses | $20,878 |
Total functional expenses | $1,091,920 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $492,655 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $537,723 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,789 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $18,615 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,878 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,039,548 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $327,992 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,332 |
Total assets | $2,436,532 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,015 |
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 | $353,316 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $25,789 |
Total liabilities | $402,120 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,762,063 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $272,349 |
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 | $2,436,532 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 21 grants that Common Pantry has recieved totaling $950,544.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $606,969 |
Impact Grants Chicago Chicago, IL | | $100,000 |
Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $70,831 |
Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL PURPOSE: DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY | $52,102 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $47,750 |
Reva & David Logan Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: WINTER WEATHER PROGRAM, SCHOOL SUPPLIES | $12,447 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Northeast Iowa Food Bank Inc Waterloo, IA | $13,006,987 | $17,224,102 |
Second Harvest Food Bank Of East Central Indiana Inc Muncie, IN | $6,875,841 | $17,737,769 |
Food Bank Of Northwest Indiana Inc Merrillville, IN | $11,799,899 | $20,360,562 |
Central Illinois Foodbank Springfield, IL | $12,612,118 | $17,823,321 |
Nourishing Hope Chicago, IL | $8,829,472 | $13,695,995 |
River Food Pantry Madison, WI | $3,265,959 | $11,088,833 |
Pauls Pantry Inc Green Bay, WI | $11,786,788 | $9,425,789 |
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Inc Bloomington, IN | $3,201,410 | $7,233,750 |
Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc Sioux City, IA | $3,758,082 | $6,894,598 |
Food For Greater Elgin Inc Elgin, IL | $809,425 | $6,152,504 |
Feeding Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $2,927,232 | $5,776,785 |
Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry Aurora, IL | $2,031,218 | $4,633,922 |