Making A Difference Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Making A Difference Foundation employed 63 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Making A Difference Foundation 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, Making A Difference Foundation generated $9.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 25.3% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN LIVES OF OTHERS ONE PERSON AT A TIME BY HELPING THEM ACQUIRE THE MOST BASIC HUMAN NEEDS AS FOOD, HOUSING, ENCOURAGEMENT AND OPPORTUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ELOISE'S COOKING POT: THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTES OVER $1.6 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF 200 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING ALMOST 7,000 HOURS OF SERVICE. THERE ARE ALSO THREE STORAGE SPACES DONATED AT FAIR MARKET VALUE OF $12,000 ANNUALLY.
JOY BOX MINISTRY PROGRAM: THE JOY BOX MINISTRY PROVIDES ENCOURAGING SPIRITUAL GIFTS TO UPLIFT THE SOUL OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE GOING THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES IN THEIR LIFE. EACH PERSON RECEIVES AN ANONYMOUS BOX WITH FIVE PERSONAL LETTERS WRITTEN TO THEM AND FIVE WRAPPED GIFTS. EACH DAY, THE INDIVIDUAL IS INSTRUCTED TO READ ONE LETTER AND OPEN ONE GIFT.
OTHER PROGRAMS: HOMES FOR VETERANS WORKS HARD TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES AND REFERRALS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS AND SUPPORT IN THE HOME FOR OUR VETERANS WITH DISABILITIES.OVERSEAS PROGRAMS: LOCATED IN PORT AU PRINCE HAITI; TACNA PERU AND JOHANNESBURG SOUTH AFRICA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Darriel Menefee Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Shereda Holmes Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Anna Perera Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julia Riley Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karen Johnson Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Laners ESQ Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,806,510 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,981,172 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,346,252 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,787,682 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $653,531 |
Investment income | $1,253 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $354,218 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,801,406 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $407,396 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $53,916 |
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 | $431,494 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,992 |
Office expenses | $122,958 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $122,356 |
Travel | $51,154 |
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 | $240,918 |
Insurance | $62,840 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $9,509,304 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,665,111 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $95,457 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $144,445 |
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 | $780,388 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $26,421 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,893,716 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $43,043 |
Total assets | $5,648,581 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $264,327 |
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 | $2,624,563 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,888,890 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,759,691 |
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 | $5,648,581 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Making A Difference Foundation has recieved totaling $87,310.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS | $50,000 |
Kroger Co Zero Hunger Zero Waste Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,618 |
Skookum Educational Programs Bremerton, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,640 |
Florence B Kilworth Charitable Trust 40-10-420-0161820 Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $4,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $52 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Luke Commission Inc Sagle, ID | $15,926,571 | $20,745,366 |
Making A Difference Foundation Seattle, WA | $5,648,581 | $9,801,406 |
Washington State University Global Health Pullman, WA | $474,066 | $7,124,881 |
Worldreader Org Seattle, WA | $11,912,107 | $9,017,027 |
All Gods Children International Vancouver, WA | $4,347,832 | $7,534,520 |
International Childrens Care Inc Vancouver, WA | $2,390,869 | $3,895,114 |
Days For Girls International Mount Vernon, WA | $1,621,886 | $3,676,158 |
Childcare Worldwide Lynden, WA | $2,694,359 | $2,926,893 |
India Partners Eugene, OR | $2,001,509 | $3,503,989 |
Glenorchy Marketplace Foundation Bellevue, WA | $35,571,268 | $3,025,099 |
African Entrepreneurship Collective Clinton, WA | $11,434,782 | $6,049,617 |
Alliance For Children Everywhere Seattle, WA | $495,240 | $1,071,349 |