Meeting Essential Needs With Dignity Inc, operating under the name Mend, is located in Maplewood, NJ. The organization was established in 2010. 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 12/2021, Mend employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mend 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, Mend generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 32.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ANTI-HUNGER NETWORK IN ESSEX COUNTY, NJ.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEND REGULARLY CONVENES AND PROVIDES A SUPPLY OF FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD, FUNDS, VOLUNTEERS, AND OTHER RESOURCES TO 22 FOOD PANTRIES LOCATED IN ESSEX COUNTY, NJ. MEND ALSO OFFERS HEALTHY HOME DELIVERIES AND FREE FRESH FOOD MARKETS IN COLLABORATION WITH 15 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS ESSEX COUNTY, NJ. MEND SOURCES, STORES, AND TRANSPORTS FRESH AND HEALTHY FOOD AND SELECT NON-PERISHABLES VIA ITS FRESH FOOD HUB TO REDUCE NUTRITION INSECURITY AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOW INCOME ESSEX COUNTY RESIDENTS. MEND ADVOCATES TO SUPPORT FOOD AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Robin Peacock Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,800 |
A Jabbar Abdi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Karen Hartshorn Hilton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Claire Sinclair Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Katherine S Cahill Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Darlyn Blaney Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $78,484 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,441,811 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $444,094 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,520,295 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,022 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,516,273 |
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. | $72,800 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $102,563 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $18,436 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $40,454 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,310 |
Office expenses | $9,588 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $48,905 |
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 | $5,179 |
Insurance | $1,752 |
All other expenses | $42,082 |
Total functional expenses | $1,108,590 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,537,139 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $81,535 |
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 | $8,844 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,201 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $6,165 |
Total assets | $1,678,884 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $146,389 |
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 | $146,389 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,466,489 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,006 |
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 | $1,678,884 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Meeting Essential Needs With Dignity Inc has recieved totaling $822,053.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Table To Table Inc Hasbrouck Heights, NJ PURPOSE: FOOD PROVIDED TO LOCAL NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE HUNGRY IN BERGEN, HUDSON, ESSEX AND PASSAIC COUNTIES | $561,200 |
Community Foundation Of New Jersey Morristown, NJ PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $132,439 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $59,659 |
Americas Grow A Row Inc Pittstown, NJ | | $17,116 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $15,163 |
Hyde And Watson Foundation Warren Township, NJ PURPOSE: PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT. | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Springboard Collaborative Philadelphia, PA | $12,671,655 | $22,795,961 |
Christs Home Warminster, PA | $89,380,042 | $18,912,760 |
Family And Childrens Association Garden City, NY | $18,906,082 | $21,671,282 |
Innocence Project Inc New York, NY | $73,728,840 | $39,853,614 |
Agency For Community Empowerment Of Nepa Scranton, PA | $6,588,255 | $19,491,125 |
Ahavat Yisroel Humanity Inc Brooklyn, NY | $8,284,254 | $21,769,721 |
Catholic Family & Community Services Clifton, NJ | $3,341,340 | $18,611,591 |
Dr Gertrude A Barber In Home Services Inc Erie, PA | $4,360,447 | $17,320,654 |
Ao North America Inc Wayne, PA | $10,460,064 | $15,724,733 |
Pro Action Of Steuben And Yates Inc Bath, NY | $5,623,306 | $16,689,499 |
Ibero-American Action League Inc Rochester, NY | $5,689,944 | $13,857,002 |
Fayette County Community Action Agency Inc Uniontown, PA | $17,552,329 | $15,219,318 |