Matthew 25

Organization Overview

Matthew 25 is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (P99) the organization is classified as: Human Services N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Matthew 25 employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Matthew 25 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, Matthew 25 generated $3.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MATTHEW 25 IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE AND NEIGHBORHOODS BY INVESTING IN QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HEALTHY FOOD, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDING REVITALIZES COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING NEIGHBORS TO DREAM OF POSSIBILITIES, ORGANIZING SUSTAINABLE REINVESTMENT AND SOUND PUBLIC POLICY IN TARGETED NEIGHBORHOODS AND PROVIDING A SHARED NETWORK OF TOOLS AND RESOURCES.DURING 2021 MATTHEW 25 ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDING GOALS:SHIFTED OUR FOCUS FROM REHABS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION TO DERECHO RECOVERY ENCOURAGED BY LOCAL FUNDERS. WE TOUCHED AROUND 165 HOMES IN 2021 AND WILL TOUCH CLOSE TO 300 BEFORE WE ARE DONE.RAN TWO SEPARATE TRANSFORM WEEKS IN RESPONSE TO THE DERECHO. WE TOUCHED 21 HOMES UTILIZING 253 VOLUNTEERS.MAINTAINED STRONG OCCUPANCY IN RENTAL HOMES AND PURCHASED THREE NEW RENTAL HOMES.


CULTIVATE HOPE EXPANDS HEALTHY FOOD CULTURE FOR ALL THROUGH HANDS-ON GROWING, SHARING AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE TO GROW HEALTHY FOOD, RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, AND TO LEARN ABOUT LOCAL FOODS, FOOD PRODUCTION AND HEALTHY BEHAVIORS.DURING 2021 MATTHEW 25 ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING CULTIVATE HOPE GOALS:WE RAN A FOOD PANTRY IN EARLY 2021 IN A BUILDING WE ARE NOW REBUILDING INTO A CORNER GROCERY STORE THAT OPENED IN 2022.WE CONTINUE TO RUN AN INDOOR FOOD GARDEN IN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND ARE PART OF THE CURRICULUM IN EVERY CLASS OF THE SCHOOL DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (CEDAR RIVER ACADEMY).WE CONTINUED OUR YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM LEADING 15 STUDENTS THROUGH THE URBAN FARM TRAINING.WE CONTINUED OUR WEEKLY SUMMER FARMERS MARKETS, SOLD COMMUNITY SERVICE AGRICULTURE (CSA'S) AND RENTED GARDEN PLOTS. SOLD PRODUCE, USED PRODUCE IN OUR CAFE AND GAVE AWAY PRODUCE IN THE FOOD PANTRY.GROUNDSWELL CAFE PROVIDES A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD, REGARDLESS OR THEIR ABILITY TO PAY AND THE EVENT CENTER PROVIDES A FLEXIBLE VENUE FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER.DURING 2021 MATTHEW 25 ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING CAFE GOALS:THE CAFE AND EVENTS CENTER CONTINUED TO GROW SINCE THE PANDEMIC SHUTDOWN. BOTH THE NUMBERS OF CLIENTS ON PAYING AND FREE MEALS SIDES OF THE BUSINESS. WE WERE ABLE TO SERVE $17,973 WORTH OF FREE MEALS THROUGH OUR PAYING CUSTOMER BASE AND CONTRIBUTORS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$208,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $880,108
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,330,365
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $14,887
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,418,473
Total Program Service Revenue$241,407
Investment income $5,880
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,425
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $7,581
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,717,182

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Matthew 25 has recieved totaling $3,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Kepros Family Foundation

Cedar Rapids, IA

PURPOSE: DONATION

$3,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,309
Earnings-$130
Admin Expense$25
Ending Balance$3,154

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