Waconia United Food Shelf, operating under the name Gather And Grow, is located in Waconia, MN. The organization was established in 2015. 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. As of 09/2023, Gather And Grow employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Gather And Grow 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 09/2023, Gather And Grow generated $349.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $331.7k during the year ending 09/2023. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR HEARTFELT MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FRESH FOOD, HIGH-QUALITY GROCERIES AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OUR GREAT COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE WACONIA FOOD SHELF IS COMMITTED TO SERVING FAMILIES IN A PLEASANT, DIGNIFIED ENVIRONMENT. WE MAKE AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A VARIETY OF FOODS FROM WHICH OUR FAMILIES CAN CHOOSE TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING. WHILE OUR MAIN MISSION IS PROVIDING FOOD, WE ALSO PROVIDE HELPFUL INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN OUR STATE AND COUNTY. SHOPPING SHIFTS SERVED 350 FAMILIES PER MONTH AND WERE OPEN 4 DAYS PER WEEK, INCLUDING SATURDAYS, WITH THE GOAL TO CONTINUE PROVIDING QUALITY FOOD OPTIONS FOR ALL SHOPPERS. MOBILE DELIVERY SERVED 20 FAMILIES PER MONTH AND OCCURED ONCE PER MONTH WITH THE GOAL TO GROW TO 40+ FAMILIES PER MONTH. SCHOOL WEEKEND MEAL BAG PROGRAM SERVED 10 FAMILIES PER WEEK WITH THE GOAL TO GROW TO 20-30 FAMILIES PER WEEK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jessica Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Bachmann Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jayme Miller Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Schaffran Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Mccarty Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Ryan Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $8,709 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $353,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,062 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $361,780 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,713 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$22,038 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $349,455 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $81,845 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,821 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $564 |
Payroll taxes | $6,448 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,212 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,666 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $826 |
Office expenses | $6,008 |
Information technology | $5,570 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $47,217 |
Travel | $8 |
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 | $2,429 |
Insurance | $4,529 |
All other expenses | $5,964 |
Total functional expenses | $331,663 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $401,798 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,342 |
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 | $22,164 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,775 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $275,386 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $739,465 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $841 |
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 | $841 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $738,624 |
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 | $739,465 |