Kitchen Inc

Organization Overview

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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Meleah Spencer
CEO
$98,971
Jen Albers
Trustee
$0
Katie Bolt-Goeke
Trustee
$0
Rob Fridge
Vice Preside
$0
Abby Glenn
Trustee
$0
Ellen Hammock
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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