Hunger Solutions Minnesota
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $11.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 10/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3567366
Organization Overview
Hunger Solutions Minnesota is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Hunger Solutions Minnesota employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hunger Solutions Minnesota 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 12/2023, Hunger Solutions Minnesota generated $11.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Hunger Solutions Minnesota has awarded 1,147 individual grants totaling $47,892,222. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA IS A COMPREHENSIVE HUNGER RELIEF ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS TO END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA. WE TAKE ACTION TO ASSURE FOOD SECURITY FOR ALL MINNESOTANS BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED, ADVANCING SOUND PUBLIC POLICY, BUILDING GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, AND INFORMING AND EDUCATING CRITICAL STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE STATUS OF HUNGER IN MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOOD SHELF CAPACITY - TO END HUNGER IN MINNESOTA, WE NEED A STRONG, RESPONSIVE EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM. HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA WORKS TO BUILD FOOD SHELF CAPACITY SO FOOD SHELVES IN OUR STATE ARE BEST ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. IN 2023, HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN $4.25 MILLION IN GRANTS TO OVER 273 FOOD SHELVES ACROSS THE STATE. THESE GRANT ALLOWED FOOD SHELVES THE FUNDING THEY NEED TO KEEP FOOD ON THEIR SHELVES AND THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE ABLE TO SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES.
SNAP OUTREACH - THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) IS THE LARGEST FEDERAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, SUPPLEMENTING THE FOOD BUDGETS OF OVER 400,000 LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN MINNESOTA. THE PROGRAM SERVES AS THE FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE AGAINST HUNGER, FOR EVERY MEAL PROVIDED BY THE NETWORK OF FOOD BANKS AND FOOD SHELVES, SNAP PROVIDES NINE MEALS. HUNGER SOLUTIONS MINNESOTA'S SNAP OUTREACH EFFORTS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE SNAP PROGRAM AND TO LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES THROUGH THE MINNESOTA FOOD HELPLINE, MARKET BUCKS AND SNAP RX. IN 2023, THE MINNESOTA FOOD HELPLINE ANSWERED 15,456 CALLS FOR HELP.
ADVOCACY - SERVING AS THE ANTI-HUNGER COMMUNITY'S LEADING VOICE WITH LAW MAKERS, WE CHAMPION ENDING HUNGER THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY INTERVENTION AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE. KEY PUBLIC POLICIES THAT WERE PASSED IN 2023 INCLUDED THE PASSING OF UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS IN MINNESOTA, A RAISE TO THE GROSS INCOME ELIGIBILITY LIMIT FOR SNAP, INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD SYSTEM AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Robey President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lydia Bjorge President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ryan Carrigan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Mitchell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Neil Bratney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jodie Dvorkin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,534,252 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $761,287 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,295,539 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $222,600 |
| Investment income | $30,142 |
| 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 | $11,557,333 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $9,994,191 |
| 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. | $401,169 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $84,840 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $415,095 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $62,429 |
| Payroll taxes | $59,376 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,586 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $411,727 |
| Advertising and promotion | $59,395 |
| Office expenses | $190,729 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $80,833 |
| 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 | $9,459 |
| Insurance | $14,534 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,726,523 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,112 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $466,357 |
| 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 | $3,392 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,966 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,822,147 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $200,852 |
| Total assets | $2,779,826 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $273,265 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $22,488 |
| 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 | $196,120 |
| Total liabilities | $491,873 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,070,541 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $217,412 |
| 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 | $2,779,826 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Hunger Solutions Minnesota has awarded $9,045,275 in support to 351 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
360 COMMUNITIES PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD SHELF GRANT AND MINNESOTA FOOD SHELF PROGRAM | $93,020 |
A PLACE FOR HOPE RECOVERY AND WELLNESS CENTER PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD SHELF GRANT AND MINNESOTA FOOD SHELF PROGRAM | $30,393 |
AGATE HOUSING AND SERVICES INC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD SHELF GRANT | $5,654 |
AKELEYNEVIS COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD SHELF GRANT | $6,541 |
ANOKA COUNTY BROTHERHOOD COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD SHELF GRANT AND MINNESOTA FOOD SHELF PROGRAM | $63,538 |
ANNANDALE FOOD SHELF PURPOSE: EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD SHELF GRANT AND MINNESOTA FOOD SHELF PROGRAM | $18,365 |