Indy Hunger Network

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.

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)Compensation
Kate Howe
Executive Di
$75,558
Shellye Suttles
Sec./comm. P
$0
Tauhric Brown
Chair 2022
$0
John Whitaker
Chair 2021
$0
John Elliott
Treasurer
$0
Stephen E Smith
Chair 2020
$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Indy Hunger Network has awarded $50,161 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LUT'S PANTRY

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$10,000

RILEY FOOD PANTRY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Indianapolis, IN

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$7,160

NEW SPIRITUAL LIFE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Fishers, IN

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$6,100

WESTMINSTER NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: SHELVING

$5,747

LIGHT OF THE WORLD CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Indianapolis, IN

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$5,549

LINWOOD FOOD PANTRY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Indianapolis, IN

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$5,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Indy Hunger Network has recieved totaling $141,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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