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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bridget Hayden Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Schmiechen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Georgi Nguyen Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jennifer Marso Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Keith Narr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kurt Johansen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,333,029 |
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. | $160,220 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,392 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,611,053 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $401,511 |
Payroll taxes | $254,370 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $685,600 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $261,051 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $478,009 |
Travel | $302,493 |
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 | $208,841 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $61,073 |
Total functional expenses | $17,960,047 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $497,642 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $199,080 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $648,048 |
Accounts receivable, net | $109,803 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,339,828 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $168,038 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,293,632 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,256,071 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $423,826 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $166,555 |
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 | $709,279 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $31,399 |
Total liabilities | $1,331,059 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,553,636 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $371,376 |
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 | $7,256,071 |
Over the last fiscal year, The Food Group Minnesota Inc has awarded $4,255,328 in support to 61 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |