Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry

Organization Overview

Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry, operating under the name Acts Food Pantry, is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (X90) the organization is classified as: Interfaith Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Acts Food Pantry employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Acts Food 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, Acts Food Pantry generated $322.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $191.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.3% 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE OPERATE A THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY WITH MOSTLY VOLUNTEERS. WE HELP THE POOR, HUNGRY, & HOMELESS AS POSSIBLE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD PANTRY - THE AVERAGE FAMILY BENEFITING HAS FROM 3 TO 4 INDIVIDUALS & ABOUT 50% ARE SINGLE PARENT FAMILIES. EACH FAMILY RECEIVES ABOUT 40 POUNDS OF FOOD WHICH IS AN ESTIMATED 5 TO 7 DAY, VALUED AT ABOUT $35 PER 20 POUND BAG. IN 2021 WE FED 1,743 FAMILIES, INCLUDING 5,739 INDIVIDUALS, WITH A TOTAL OF 8,715 BAGS OF GROCERIES, WHICH IS ABOUT 174,300 POUNDS OF FOOD, WITH AN ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE OF $305,025. THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY IS OPERATED FROM AN OWNED BUILDING AT 8925 E M-72 WILLIAMSBURG, MI, STORE PHONE 231-938-2990.GUIDELINES FOR ASSISTANCE FROM A.C.T.S. PANTRY: TO QUALIFY FOR FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE, THE CLIENT FAMILY MUST MEET FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY. THE GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND BY SEARCHING THE INTERNET (CMCS/CAHPG/DEEO). ACTS PANTRY USES 200% OF POVERTY AS A QUALIFIER. ELIGIBILITY IS BASED ON THE FINANCIAL SITUATION OF ALL MEMBERS IN A HOUSEHOLD. EVERYONE WHO LIVES TOGETHER AND PURCHASES AND PREPARES FOOD TOGETHER IS CONSIDERED A MEMBER OF THE SAME HOUSEHOLD. VERIFICATION OF INCOME AND INFORMATION REGARDING HOUSING ARRANGEMENTS AND BRIDGE CARD STATUS IS ALSO CONSIDERED. THOSE THAT QUALIFY CAN RECEIVE FOOD AT NO CHARGE FROM ACTS FOOD PANTRY, TO THE EXTENT THAT WE HAVE ADEQUATE SUPPLY AVAILABLE.


THRIFT STORE PROVIDES AFFORDABLE USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO NEEDY FAMILIES, WHICH INCLUDES CLOTHING AND BABY SUPPLIES. INVENTORY IS DONATED GOODS. EXCESS CASH FLOW USED TO SUPPORT THE FOOD PANTRY. THRIFT STORE & FOOD PANTRY IS STAFFED MOSTLY BY VOLUNTEERS. THRIFT STORE PAYS ALL EXPENSES OF HAVING A STORE FRONT FROM THRIFT STORE REVENUES. THERE IS NO COST OF GOODS SOLD FOR THRIFT STORE AS MERCHANDISE IS ALL DONATED AT NO COST TO OPERATIONS.


BUILDING FUND WAS USED TO ACQUIRE FIXED ASSETS, INCLUDING REAL ESTATE, FURNITURE, FIXTURES & EQUIPMENT. WE PURCHASED A 6,960 SQUARE BUILDING AT 8925 E M-72, WILLIAMSBURG, MI, IN MAY 2012, AND THEN OPENED THE NEW BUILDING UP FOR SERVICE ON OCTOBER 1, 2012. MUCH OF THE LABOR WAS DONATED BY VOLUNTEERS. LATE 2017 WE STARTED CONSTRUCTION OF AN 1,800 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION, WHICH WAS COMPLETED OCTOBER, 2018. THIS BRINGS THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE OF OUR BUILDING TO 8,760 SQUARE FEET.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lawrence H Avery
Secretary
$0
Gary Chenoweth
President
$0
Lawrence E Williams
Treasurer
$0
Carol J Hockin
Director Of Operations
$0
John Messner
Vice President
$0
Carolyn Synol
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$119,216
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$119,216
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $9
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $202,917
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $322,142

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Acme Christian Thrift Store & Food Pantry has recieved totaling $15,263.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation

Traverse City, MI

PURPOSE: YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

$13,610
June 8th Foundation Inc

Traverse City, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES

$1,000
$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$153
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