Operation Food Search Inc
- Assets
- $21.3m
- Revenue
- $35.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 64
- Location
- St Louis, MO
- Founding
- 01/1982
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 43-1241854
Organization Overview
Operation Food Search Inc is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1982. 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, Operation Food Search Inc employed 64 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Food Search 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, Operation Food Search Inc generated $35.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.3m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HEAL HUNGER WITH INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT PROVIDE FOOD TODAY AND HELP CREATE A HUNGER-FREE TOMORROW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOUNDED IN 1981, OPERATION FOOD SEARCH (OFS) IS A HUNGER RELIEF ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE FOOD, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS PROVEN TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY. WITH A STRATEGIC FOCUS AIMED AT ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER, OFS EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD. THE AGENCY PROVIDES FOOD AND SERVICES TO NEARLY 200,000 INDIVIDUALS ON A MONTHLY BASIS - ONE-THIRD OF WHOM ARE CHILDREN - THROUGH A NETWORK OF 330 COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN 27 MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS COUNTIES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE METROMARKET, FOOD IS MEDICINE, NUTRITION EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TODAY AND HELP CREATE A HUNGER-FREE TOMORROW.
THE OUT OF SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CHILDREN CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. OUR SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WITH MEALS THROUGH STATIONARY AND MOBILE SITES THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS REGION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. OUR AFTERSCHOOL REFUEL PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A MEAL AFTER THE BELL RINGS, EITHER AT SCHOOL OR AT PARTNER LOCATIONS SUCH AS LIBRARIES. THESE MEALS PROVIDE THE FUEL NEEDED FOR CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. OPERATION BACKPACK PROVIDES WEEKLY SACKS OF KID-FRIENDLY FOOD TO HELP STUDENTS GET THROUGH THE WEEKEND WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
METROMARKET IS A MOBILE GROCERY STORE THAT TRAVELS TO AREAS WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD. METROMARKET'S INNOVATIVE APPROACH USES A CUSTOMER MODEL TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TO SHOP AT SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER PRICES THAN RETAIL GROCERS. FRESH, AFFORDABLE PRODUCE HAS BEEN CAREFULLY SELECTED FROM LOCAL FARM PARTNERS AND IS BROUGHT DIRECTLY TO PARTNER SITES IN THE COMMUNITY. AS A PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FAMILY, METROMARKET IS GROWING ITS PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING RECIPE TASTINGS, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND OTHER COMMUNITY NUTRITION OFFERINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erin Brooks Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lauren Bryant Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Altholz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dara Webb Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Althea Albert-Santiago Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacy Brandt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $236,848 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $429,739 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $33,642,727 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,558,392 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,309,314 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $411,425 |
| Investment income | $404,821 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$51,652 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $29,177 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $35,108,524 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,013,756 |
| 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. | $218,528 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,558 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,804,545 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $329,519 |
| Payroll taxes | $224,188 |
| Fees for services: Management | $237,034 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $31,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $254,593 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $310,630 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $21,770 |
| 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 | $264,733 |
| Insurance | $109,283 |
| All other expenses | $317,646 |
| Total functional expenses | $35,349,581 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $41,031 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,520,992 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $347,912 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $68,888 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,539,153 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $288,314 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,620,848 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,875,183 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $21,302,321 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $403,889 |
| 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 | $403,889 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,465,518 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,432,914 |
| 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 | $21,302,321 |