Kitchen Inc is located in Springfield, MO. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Kitchen Inc employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kitchen 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 12/2023, Kitchen Inc generated $4.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 9 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:
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THE KITCHEN, INC. BRINGS STABILITY AND PURPOSE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS. THE KITCHEN HAS MADE THE AFFIRMATIVE DECISION TO FOCUS ON FIVE PRIMARY AREAS: 1. DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING: THE KITCHEN BELIEVES THAT SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A PREREQUISITE TO PREVENTING FUTURE HOMELESSNESS AND ENSURING THAT HOUSEHOLDS EXITING HOMELESSNESS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG-TERM STABLE HOUSING. 2. COMMUNITY HOUSING: FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORKING TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS, PLACEMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY HOUSING IS VITAL TO LONG- TERM SUCCESS AND STABILITY. 3. HOMELESS AND AT RISK YOUTH: HOMELESSNESS AFFECTS MANY POPULATIONS, BUT NONE SO DRAMATICALLY AS YOUTH. BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN ACCESS BASIC NEEDS AND EFFECTIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND TREATMENT; WE BELIEVE THAT THESE EFFECTS CAN BE MITIGATED. FURTHER, WE BELIEVE THAT HOUSING INTERVENTIONS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL YOUTH AND ALLOW DEVELOPMENT IN TH
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE KITCHEN'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS WORK TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN THE GREATER SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. TO AID IN THE TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO COMMUNITY HOUSING, THE KITCHEN OPERATES SEVEN PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT ARE BOTH SITE AND COMMUNITY BASED. THE KITCHEN IS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) AND HAS WORKED ON SEVERAL PROJECTS INCLUDING LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECTS. THE KITCHEN ALSO OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP ENSURE LONG TERM STABILITY FOR THOSE WE SERVE. CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE, AND ACCESS TO MAINSTREAM BENEFIT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES FURNITURE, HOUSEWARES, CLOTHING AND MANY OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Meleah Spencer CEO | Officer | 40 | $98,971 |
Jen Albers Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Bolt-Goeke Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Fridge Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abby Glenn Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Hammock President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,597,711 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,561,415 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $222,432 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,159,126 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $888,876 |
Investment income | $148,859 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $86,420 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,284,422 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,352,786 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,971 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,815 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,442,262 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $92,356 |
Payroll taxes | $130,490 |
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 | $87,308 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,928 |
Office expenses | $30,218 |
Information technology | $88,844 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $70,339 |
Travel | $2,167 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,013 |
Interest | $39,183 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $210,027 |
Insurance | $50,612 |
All other expenses | -$1,352,786 |
Total functional expenses | $4,049,591 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,462,683 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $46,274 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $63,405 |
Accounts receivable, net | $167,971 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,478,663 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,783 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,150,473 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $425,254 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,021,680 |
Total assets | $11,829,186 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,464 |
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 | $1,272,759 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $12,384 |
Total liabilities | $1,368,607 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,435,412 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,025,167 |
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 | $11,829,186 |