The Food Group Minnesota Inc

Organization Overview

The Food Group Minnesota Inc is located in New Hope, MN. The organization was established in 1976. 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. As of 09/2023, Food Group Minnesota Inc employed 62 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Group Minnesota Inc 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 09/2023, Food Group Minnesota Inc generated $18.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.4% 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 2020, Food Group Minnesota Inc has awarded 337 individual grants totaling $30,391,457. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FIGHTING HUNGER. NOURISHING OUR COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

HUNGER RELIEF-OUR 150+ FOOD SHELF AND MEAL PROGRAM PARTNERS RECEIVED OVER 6.4 MILLION POUNDS OF HIGH QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS, AND CULTURALLY CONNECTED FOOD AND SUPPORT SERVICES FROM OUR AGENCY SUPPORT TEAM. WITH MANY COVID-ERA SUPPORT PROGRAMS EXPIRING, FOOD NEED THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES REMAINS HISTORICALLY HIGH. WE CONTINUED TO WORK HARD TO MEET THIS HIGH DEMAND, INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF LOCAL FOODS WE OFFERERED TO OUR PARTNERS AND DEEPENING OUR COLLABORATION WITH TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM LANGUAGE AFFORDABLE GROCERY-WE HAVE SEEN A GROWHT IN CUSTOMER DEMAND FOR BOTH OUR FARE FOR ALL AND TWIN CITIES MOBILE MARKET PROGRAMS AS INFLATION HAS STRETCHED GROCERY BUDGETS FOR MANY. WE ARE FOCUSING ON BALANCING THE MARGIN OF FOOD SOLD TO CONTINUE HAVING A FINANCIALLY SUSTAINABLE PROGRAM WHILE RESPONDING TO CUSTOMERS' NEEDS TO KEEP PRICES LOW. WE WERE ABLE TO LAUNCH A NEW TWIN CITIES MOBILE MARKET BUS THIS YEAR - IT IS PROPANE POWERED, PROVIDING A BETTER SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR CUSTOMERS WHILE HAVING A MORE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT. BIG RIVER FARMS-BIG RIVER FARMS WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR 15 FARM TEAMS THIS YEAR, OFFERING ACCESS TO LAND, INFRASTURCTURE, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS. WE ALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANTS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PLANNING TRAINING, HANDS ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EXPANDED MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR FARMERS. WE WORK TO KEEP LAND FEES LOW FOR ALL LAND FARMERS AND HAVE CHOSEN TO WAIVE LAND FEES FOR ALL INDIGENOUS FARMERS AS A WAY TO ACKNOWLEDGE LANDS THAT WERE STOLEN FROM NATIVE PEOPLES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bridget Hayden
Director
$0
Dave Schmiechen
Secretary
$0
Georgi Nguyen
Director
$0
Jennifer Marso
Director
$0
Keith Narr
Chair
$0
Kurt Johansen
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$6,402
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$15,648
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,071,265
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,633,496
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $6,086,032
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$13,726,811
Total Program Service Revenue$4,826,851
Investment income $132
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $102,200
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,690,707

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Food Group Minnesota Inc has awarded $4,255,328 in support to 61 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOIS FORTE TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$11,319

BRIAN COYLE COMMUNITY CENTER

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$138,517

CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$82,349

CAMPUS KITCHEN AT AUGSBURG

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$52,896

CANSAYAPI FOOD PANTRY

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$28,167

CAPI USA

PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION

$21,572
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$12,614,813
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$6,754,062
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$7,764,335
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$9,573,448
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$6,786,229
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$5,801,731
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$5,776,785
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$3,573,861
Badger Prairie Needs Network Inc
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$3,515,373
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$3,413,939
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