Indy Hunger Network
- Assets
- $555.6k
- Revenue
- $701.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Founding
- 12/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4833492
Organization Overview
Indy Hunger Network is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Indy Hunger Network employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Indy Hunger Network 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, Indy Hunger Network generated $701.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.4% 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.
Since 2014, Indy Hunger Network has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $327,375. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE GOAL OF THE INDY HUNGER NETWORK IS TO CREATE A SYSTEM THAT ENSURES ANYONE WHO IS HUNGRY CAN ACCESS THE NUTRITIOUS FOOD THEY NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COOKING MATTERS: COOKING MATTERS IS A SIX-WEEK COURSE THAT TEACHES BASIC COOKING SKILLS AND NUTRITION INFORMATION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE USING FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO PREPARE HEALTHY MEALS AT HOME ON A LIMITED BUDGET. PARTICIPANTS MAKE MEALS TOGETHER IN CLASS EACH WEEK AND TAKE HOME A BAG OF GROCERIES TO PREPARE THE SAME MEAL FOR THEIR FAMILIES. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT AT COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, DAY CARE CENTERS, AND FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS MARION COUNTY.
COMMUNITY COMPASS: COMMUNITY COMPASS IS A MULTI-PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY THAT CONNECTS USERS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO ACCESS FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN MARION COUNTY. COMMUNITY COMPASS WAS DEVELOPED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS AND IS AVAILABLE AS A SMART PHONE APP, SMS TEXTING SERVICE, AND THROUGH FACEBOOK MESSENGER.
FOOD PANTRY NETWORK: THE FOOD PANTRY NETWORK IS A PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS AND SUPPORTS FOOD PANTRIES IN THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS AREA. FOOD PANTRIES ARE CONVENED FOR A ONE-DAY CONFERENCE EACH YEAR, AND PANTRIES BUILD COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH QUARTERLY TOWNSHIP GROUP MEETINGS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND FUNDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES IN LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES FOR CAPACITY BUILDING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE INDY HUNGER NETWORK OPERATES SEVERAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE NUTRITION, ACCESS, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF THE HUNGER RELIEF SYSTEM IN THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS AREA, WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT ALL WHO ARE HUNGRY HAVE ACCESS TO THE NUTRITIOUS FOOD THEY NEED. COOKING MATTERS IS A SIX-WEEK COURSE THAT TEACHES BASIC COOKING SKILLS AND NUTRITION INFORMATION TO PEOPLE WHO ARE USING FOOD ASSISTANCE. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT AT COMMUNITY CENTERS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, DAY CARE CENTERS, AND FOOD PANTRIES ACROSS MARION COUNTY. COMMUNITY COMPASS IS A MULTI-PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY TOOL THAT PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION ON FOOD ASSISTANCE THROUGH THEIR PHONES AND COMPUTERS. OUR FOOD PANTRY NETWORK IS AIMED AT SUPPORTING FOOD PANTRIES THROUGHOUT THE CITY BY CONNECTING THEM TO EXPERTS AND TO EACH OTHER. THROUGH OUR ANNUAL FOOD PANTRY NETWORKING SUMMIT AND QUARTERLY FOOD PANTRY MEETINGS IN EACH TOWNSHIP, WE ARE WORKING TO HELP PANTRIES COLLABORATE WITH EACH OTHER AND IMPLEMENT BEST PRACTICES. THE FOOD DROP PROGRAM PROVIDES DONATION INFORMATION THROUGH WWW.FOODROPIN.ORG TO TRUCK DRIVERS WITH REJECTED LOADS OF FOOD THAT THEY WISH TO DONATE RATHER THAN DUMPING IN THE LANDFILL. THE WIC MARKETING PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION WITH THE STATE AND MARION COUNTY WIC OFFICES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF WIC ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFITS TO INCREASE ENROLLMENT BY ELIGIBLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN. WE CONDUCT AN UNMET NEED STUDY OF HUNGER IN MARION COUNTY EVERY THREE YEARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Howe Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $75,558 |
Tauhric Brown Chair 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Elliott Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen E Smith Chair 2020 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Whitaker Chair 2021 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shellye Suttles Sec./comm. P | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $62,580 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $16,795 |
| Government grants | $337,226 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,458 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $669,059 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $65 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $701,624 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $147,752 |
| 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. | $78,610 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,720 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $190,329 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $56,235 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,421 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $362 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,248 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,123 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,819 |
| Office expenses | $19,937 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,805 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,755 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,038 |
| Insurance | $3,386 |
| All other expenses | $28,095 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,244,623 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,729 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $399,569 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,661 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,427 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,084 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,175 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $555,645 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110,920 |
| 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 | $110,920 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $297,030 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $147,695 |
| 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 | $555,645 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Indy Hunger Network has awarded $50,161 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LUT'S PANTRY | | | $10,000 |
Indianapolis, IN | | $7,160 |
Fishers, IN | | $6,100 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SHELVING | $5,747 |
Indianapolis, IN | | $5,549 |
Indianapolis, IN | | $5,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Indy Hunger Network has recieved totaling $141,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mazon Inc A Jewish Response To Hunger Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Working to end hunger | $66,000 |
Indiana University Health Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Nutrition Education | $50,000 |
Richard M Fairbanks Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Inc Fitchburg, WI | $2,483,636 | $18,900,476 |
Just One More Ministry Inc Glendale, WI | $1,932,610 | $12,025,504 |
Second Helpings Inc Indianapolis, IN | $16,543,287 | $11,181,807 |
4c For Children Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,198,421 | $5,552,430 |
Senior Services Of Central Illinois Inc Springfield, IL | $3,845,383 | $3,944,762 |
St Joseph Food Program Inc Menasha, WI | $5,404,970 | $4,102,404 |
Home Sweet Home Ministries Inc Bloomington, IL | $9,391,953 | $3,394,319 |
Growing Hope Globally Western Springs, IL | $4,107,302 | $3,385,561 |
Community Food Pantry Butler, MO | $636,054 | $2,354,710 |
Top Box Foods Chicago, IL | $1,266,338 | $2,246,990 |
Food Outreach Inc Saint Louis, MO | $5,983,586 | $2,923,144 |
Highpoint Charitable Services Inc La Grange, KY | $1,422,782 | $2,485,320 |