Project Topeka is located in Topeka, KS. The organization was established in 2011. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Topeka 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, Project Topeka generated $214.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $183.5k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Project Topeka has awarded 46 individual grants totaling $985,705. 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
DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO LOCAL AGENCIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BOTH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS ARE COLLECTED UNDER THE PROJECT TOPEKA FOOD DRIVE NAME AND DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCIES DEPENDING ON THEIR STATISTICAL FOOD USAGE.
BOTH NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AND MONETARY DONATIONS ARE COLLECTED UNDER THE PROJECT TOPEKA FOOD DRIVE NAME AND DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCIES DEPENDING ON THEIR STATISTICAL FOOD USAGE.
WEEKEND FOOD BAGS ARE GIVEN TO THREE LOCAL SCHOOLS EVERY WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. THE SCHOOLS ARE: -RANDOLPH ELEMENTARY - ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT 340 -LOWMAN HILL ELEMENTARY - ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT 330 -HIGHLAND PARK CENTRAL ELEMENTARY - ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT 330 ALL ARE USD 501 SCHOOLS. WE PROVIDE ROUGHLY 1,000 BAGS PER WEEK FOR 36 WEEKS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. YEARLY SPEND IN 2022 WAS AROUND 140,000.00. FOOD IS PURCHASED FROM SEABROOK APPLE MARKET OR PURCHASED BY OUR BOARD MEMBERS FROM SAM'S CLUB OR LOCAL GROCERY STORES. BOARD MEMBERS ARE THEN REIMBURSED FOR THE PURCHASES. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 2017.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kent Dederick President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Debra Hoffer Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Mcpherron Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Ann Kramer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bryan Beall Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Bichsel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $213,017 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $213,017 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,648 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $214,665 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $57,072 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $594 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $183 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $250 |
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 | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $678 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $183,531 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $166,210 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $224,404 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $390,614 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $390,614 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $390,614 |
Over the last fiscal year, Project Topeka has awarded $50,198 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
DOORSTEP PURPOSE: ASSISTING THE HUNGRY | $14,733 |
LETS HELP PURPOSE: ASSISTING THE HUNGRY | $14,969 |
TOPEKA RESCUE MISSION PURPOSE: ASSISTING THE HUNGRY | $7,501 |
I CARE PURPOSE: ASSISTING THE HUNGRY | $6,995 |
TOPEKA NORTH OUTREACH PURPOSE: ASSISTING THE HUNGRY | $6,000 |