Lord Is My Help is located in Ocean Springs, MS. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (K34) the organization is classified as: Congregate Meals, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Lord Is My Help employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lord Is My Help 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, Lord Is My Help generated $298.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $182.8k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SOUP KITCHEN FOR THE POOR
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LUNCH SERVED MONDAY - FRIDAY TO INDIGENT; MEALS ALSO PROVIDED TO SHUT INS. FOOD PANTRY AVAILABLE WHICH PROVIDES FOOD TO TAKE HOME
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Susannah Snyder President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Bayne Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Margaret D Closson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Reese Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Norma Williams Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dr Todd Coulter Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $53,046 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,499 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $214,997 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $293,542 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $4,595 |
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 | $298,137 |
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 | $72,565 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,551 |
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 | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,349 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,327 |
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 | $4,823 |
Insurance | $2,690 |
All other expenses | $7,215 |
Total functional expenses | $182,809 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $198,777 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $215,708 |
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 | $38,549 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $453,034 |
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 | $482 |
Total liabilities | $482 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $452,552 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $453,034 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Diocese Of Baton Rouge Child Nutrition Program Baton Rouge, LA | $9,251,009 | $12,529,285 |
Weese Providers Inc Batchelor, LA | $245,000 | $1,181,067 |
Loaves And Fishes Clarksville, TN | $3,268,569 | $961,974 |
Aaron Nutritional Services Inc Antioch, TN | $13,805 | $1,012,566 |
Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association Inc Nashville, TN | $454,989 | $638,961 |
Kikstart Inc Bessemer, AL | $523,572 | $523,572 |
Community Soup Bowl Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | $968,758 | $503,190 |
Daily Bread Community Kitchen Morristown, TN | $1,097,379 | $294,981 |
Community Kitchens Of Birmingham Birmingham, AL | $286,422 | $248,012 |
St Francis Diner Inc New Iberia, LA | $252,615 | $0 |
Lord Is My Help Ocean Springs, MS | $453,034 | $298,137 |
Loaves And Fishes Inc Biloxi, MS | $485,873 | $245,559 |
Natchez Community Stewpot Inc Natchez, MS | $506,520 | $162,567 |
Healthy Spark Nashville, TN | $16,104 | $0 |
United By Bbq Inc Hammond, LA | $39,358 | $64,487 |
Accelerate Growth Nutrition Program Memphis, TN | $0 | $0 |