Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity is located in Pacoima, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity 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, Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity generated $11.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.0m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity has awarded 53 individual grants totaling $4,420,699. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ALL INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SERVED BY MEND FLOURISH FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY NOURISHMENT PROGRAMS: THIS GROUP OF SERVICES INCLUDES A FOOD PANTRY (DIRECT SERVICES TO COMMUNITY), FOOD BANK (DISTRIBUTION THROUGH FAITH AND COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES), BUEN PROVECHO FARMER'S MARKET (UNLIMITED FRESH PRODUCE) AND LITTLE HEALTH STORE. IN THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022, THESE PROGRAMS DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 3,162,000 LBS OF FOOD, ENABLING FOOD INSECURE PEOPLE TO CONSUME APPROXIMATELY 2,635,000 MEALS. ABOUT 268,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED OF WHICH APPROXIMATELY 134,000 WERE CHILDREN. MEND ALSO CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS BY DISTRIBUTING BOARD GAMES TO FAMILIES AND HOSTING A SIT-DOWN SEAT AT THE TABLE BRUNCH FOR THOSE OF OUR CLIENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS, ELDERLY AND/OR ALONE.
HERE WE THRIVE IS AN UMBRELLA FOR SEVERAL SERVICES, CHIEF AMONG THEM: FIRST STEP SERVICES FOR THE UNHOUSED, LIVING WISE + WELL SUPPORTS FOR OLDER ADULTS, PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS (HELPING PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP BETTER HEALTH BEHAVIORS), GATEWAYS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (WORK READINESS & JOB PLACEMENT) AND CONNECTIONS PROVIDES REFERRALS & HELP WITH OTHER RESOURCES. HOPE & CARE OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH ADDITIONAL HELP. FINALLY, MEND ALSO OFFERS MULTIPLE SUPPORTS TO HELP MEET THE EVERYDAY NEEDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS INCLUDING HELPING THEM QUALIFY FOR RENTAL/UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CALFRESH, DIAPERS, BACKPACKS, HELP WITH ESSENTIALS & ACCESS TO ANNUAL IN-HOUSE TAX PREP ASSISTANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Rawitch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janice Boafo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sally Turner Board Member/sec. (trans 2/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred Ruopp Jr Treasurer (end 12/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Hemmelgam Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $187,227 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,977,950 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,088,783 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $6,870,411 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,253,960 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $97,991 |
Investment income | $31,399 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $62,864 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,167 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,451,857 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,879,731 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,031,316 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $575,284 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,880 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,918,267 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $147,482 |
Payroll taxes | $198,623 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $962 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $208,019 |
Advertising and promotion | $57,726 |
Office expenses | $353,555 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $132,893 |
Travel | $66,889 |
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 | $239,007 |
Insurance | $51,580 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $10,985,153 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,427,924 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $561,081 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $845,378 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $317,492 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $64,223 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,335,743 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,504,921 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $11,056,762 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $242,464 |
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 | $242,464 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,379,525 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $434,773 |
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 | $11,056,762 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mend-Meet Each Need With Dignity has awarded $2,863,762 in support to 27 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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A COMMUNITY OF FRIENDS PURPOSE: Community Assistance | $38,930 |
A NEW DIRECTION TRANSITIONAL HOME PURPOSE: Community Assistance | $17,025 |
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE (CSUN) - FOOD PANTRY PURPOSE: Community Assistance | $17,543 |
EL NIDO - BEST START PROGRAM PURPOSE: Community Assistance | $55,334 |
EL NIDO - PACOIMA FAMILYSOURCE CENTER (PACOIMA CARES) PURPOSE: Community Assistance | $61,094 |
FIRST LUTHERAN OF VAN NUYS PURPOSE: Community Assistance | $79,212 |