The Torch
- Assets
- $117.5k
- Revenue
- $603.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fowlerville, MI
- Founding
- 11/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 46-1100891
Organization Overview
The Torch is located in Fowlerville, MI. The organization was established in 2012. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Torch is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FREE GROCERIES AND MEALS TO FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EVERY TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF FREE GROCERIES ARE DONATED TO THE TORCH FROM TRADER JOE'S IN MICHIGAN. THESE GROCERIES ARE SUPPLEMENTED WITH GROCERIES PURCHASED BY TORCH VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS PICK UP THE GROCERIES, AND BRING THEM TO 131 MILL ST, FOWLERVILLE, MI, WHERE THEY ARE SORTED FOR DISTRIBUTION. THEY ARE ALL GIVEN AWAY AND DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE FOOD INSECURITIES EVERY WEDNESDAY OF THE YEAR. BETWEEN 150-200 FAMILIES RECEIVE GROCERIES EACH WEEK. IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, VOLUNTEERS PICK GROCERIES UP FROM THREE DIFFERENT TRADER JOE'S LOCATIONS. THEY ARE THEN DRIVEN TO NEIGHBORHOODS WHERE THERE ARE PEOPLE IN NEED AND FOOD GIVEAWAYS. PEOPLE WITH FOOD INSECURITIES ARE ABLE TO PICK THE GROCERIES UP FOR FREE. THEY ARE SERVING BETWEEN 250-300 FAMILIES EACH WEEK. THIS HAPPENS IN MICHIGAN AND CALIFORNIA YEAR ROUND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Madison Callahan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dawn Turner Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Kim Tomaszewski Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cathi Leblanc Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Wiltse Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rhonda Callahan President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $578,009 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $547,208 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $603,009 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $603,009 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $999 |
| Office expenses | $718 |
| Information technology | $300 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $10,416 |
| Insurance | $8,305 |
| All other expenses | $841 |
| Total functional expenses | $586,982 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,468 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $63,984 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $117,452 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $117,452 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $117,452 |