Community Aid Of Elk River

Organization Overview

Community Aid Of Elk River, operating under the name Caer, is located in Elk River, MN. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Caer employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Caer 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, Caer generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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

THE MISSION OF CAER IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RELIEVE HUNGER, TOGETHER.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAER HAS BEEN SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF ELK RIVER, ZIMMERMAN AND OTSEGO SINCE 1979 THROUGH THE COLLECTION OF FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEM DONATIONS. ADDITIONAL ITEMS ARE PURCHASED BY CAER WITH CASH DONATIONS RECEIVED. EACH DONATION DOLLAR PROVIDES CAER WITH APPROXIMATELY 10 OF PURCHASING POWER, ALLOWING US TO MAXIMIZE OUR ABILITY TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF FOOD OPTIONS TO CLIENTS. TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS IN STRETCHING THEIR FOOD BUDGETS TO INCLUDE FRESH PRODUCE, CAER FORGED ALLIANCES WITH SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND, THE FOOD GROUP FOOD BANKS, AS WELL AS LOCAL GROWERS AND GROCERS TO SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF FRESH PRODUCE OFFERED. IN TOTAL FOR ALL PROGRAMS IN 2021, CAER PROVIDED 877,518 POUNDS OF FOOD TO THE COMMUNITIES OF ELK RIVER, ZIMMERMAN AND OTSEGO. IN 2010, CAER IMPLEMENTED A SUMMER PROGRAM CALLED "KIDZ KITZ". THE PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN BY PROVIDING ADDITIONAL KID-FRIENDLY FOOD, PRODUCE, MILK AND BAKERY ITEMS AS WEEKLY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PACKAGES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IN 2020, WITH THE SUDDEN SHIFT TO DISTANCE LEARNING, THE KIDZ KITZ PROGRAM WAS IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENTED FROM MARCH TO AUGUST. CAER RENAMED THE KIDZ KITZ PROGRAM TO THE KIDS WEEKEND CAER PACKAGE IN APRIL 2021. IT WAS RESTRUCTURED TO PROVIDE WEEKEND FOOD ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES YEAR-ROUND. IN 2021, 2,455 CHILDREN (DUPLICATED)/APPROXIMATE 800 (UNDUPLICATED) CHILDREN, RECEIVED A KIDS WEEKEND CAER PACKAGE. ADDITIONAL FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN 2021 INCLUDED PROVIDING NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO OPEN DOORS FOR YOUTH, A DROP-IN CENTER FOR HOMELESS AND AT- RISK YOUTH (AGES 16-21), AND TARGETED SERVICE PROGRAMS AT SCHOOLS IN ISD728 TOTALLING OVER 1,343 POUNDS. WE ALSO PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 30 EMERGENCY FOOD BAGS TO SHERBURNE COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. SHERBURNE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH RECEIVED 563 POUNDS OF FOOD TO SUPPORT 12 FAMILIES UNDER COVID 19 QUARANTINE. CAER SERVES LOW-INCOME SENIORS IN ZIMMERMAN AND ELK RIVER BY DELIVERING BOTH PERISHABLE AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS TO SENIOR HOUSING UNITS. IN 2021, WE PROVIDED 18,858 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 80 SENIORS. THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHURCH OF SAINT ANDREW, IN 2021 WE PROVIDED PRODUCE DISTRIBUTIONS TOTALLING 26,568 POUNDS OF FOOD FOR 320 HOUSEHOLDS.


CAER PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PEOPLE MAINTAIN OR OBTAIN HOUSING, GAS AND ELECTRIC UTILITIES. WE SEEK TO PREVENT EVICTION AND UTILITY SHUT OFF ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS. OUR SERVICE AREA IS EXTENDED FOR THIS ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS IN THE CITIES OF ELK RIVER, BIG LAKE, BECKER, OTSEGO AND ZIMMERMAN. IN 2021, 56 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HOUSING OR UTILITY ASSISTANCE.


CAER INITIATED OUR "CAR CAER" PROGRAM MORE THAN 15 YEARS AGO AS PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO HELP CLIENTS REMAIN MOBILE SO THEY CAN WORK OR LOOK FOR WORK. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE BY HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH VEHICLE MAINTENANCE. WE PARTNER WITH A LOCAL BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES FACIITIES AND VOLUNTEER MECHANICS WHO PROVIDE THE EXPERTISE AND LABOR TO FIX OR MAINTAIN A VEHICLE. CAER PAYS FOR THE NECESSARY PARTS OR SUPPLIES. THESE PARTS AND SUPPLIES ARE PURCHASED THROUGH THE SHOP OWNER AT WHOLESALE PRICES. IN 2021, 15 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED HELP THROUGH CAR CAER.


CAER IS ABLE TO PROVIDE OUR CLIENTS WITH HELP FOR ESSENTIAL PRESCRIPTIONS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND GAS. IN 2021, CAER HELPED MANY HOUSEHOLDS WITH MISCELLANEOUS NEEDS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$15,464
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,796,518
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,235,611
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,811,982
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $869
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $226,342
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,039,193

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Community Aid Of Elk River has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Connexus Energy Foundation

Ramsey, MN

PURPOSE: DONATION - ADDITIONAL YOUR COMMUNITY YOUR CHOICE

$1,000
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