Caldwell County Christian Foundation, operating under the name Caldwell County Food Pantry, is located in Lockhart, TX. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Caldwell County Food Pantry employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Caldwell County Food Pantry 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, Caldwell County Food Pantry generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 50.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 45.1% 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:
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AID TO THE UNDERPRIVILEGED IN CALDWELL COUNTY, TEXAS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A FOOD PANTRY, HOPE FOR THE ELDERLY, COMMUNITY GARDEN, COMMUNITY MEALS, BACKPACKS FOR SCHOOL KIDS AND MOBILE MARKETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOOD BANK PROVIDES 100 LB GROCERY BASKETS TO ABOUT 1600 HOUSEHOLDS AND OVER3500 INDIVIDUALS UP TO TWICE A MONTH. ELIGIBILITY FOR THIS PROGRAM FALLS UNDERTHE USDA GUIDELINES. BASKETS CONTAIN A MIX OF FROZEN PROTEIN, DAIRY, PRODUCE,AND SHELF STABLE ITEMS. CLIENT BASKETS ALSO CONTAIN ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM THEFOOD BANK GARDEN. THE GARDEN PRODUCES 2-4K POUNDS ANNUALLY. DURING THE 3RD AND4TH WEEKS OF EACH MONTH, CLIENTS 55 AND OVER CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR HEALTHYOPTIONS PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY (HOPE). HOPE BAGS CONTAIN 8-12 SHELF STABLEITEMS AND ARE DISTRIBUTED PER PERSON.
IN AN EFFORT TO EXPAND OUR REACH, THE FOOD BANK CREATED THE COMMUNITY MEALSPROGRAM IN 2021. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES WE PROVIDE 3 COMMUNITYMEALS PER WEEK. EACH LOCATION SERVES 150-200 INDIVIDUALS PER MEAL RESULTING IN500-600 HOT MEALS TO THE COMMUNITY EACH WEEK.
THE FOOD BANK IS THE LARGEST RESOURCE IN CALDWELL COUNTY. THROUGH OUR BACKPACKPROGRAM, WE SERVE 500 STUDENTS MONTHLY WITH BACKPACKS THAT CONTAIN SNACK ITEMSAND HEAT AND EAT MEALS. EACH BAG ALSO CONTAINS A VOUCHER FOR THE STUDENT'SFAMILY TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL GROCERY BASKET AT THE FOOD BANK. THIS PROGRAMIS AVAILABLE AT ALL 11 SCHOOLS IN OUR COUNTY. THROUGH OUR MOBILE MARKETS WESERVE 100-150 HOUSEHOLDS AT 2 LOCATIONS MONTHLY. THE MARKETS ARE PART OF OUROUTREACH EFFORTS TO REACH SMALLER COMMUNITIES IN OUR COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Meredith Jakovich Exec. Irecttor | Officer | 40 | $57,000 |
Linda Haden Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brad Simon Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Mills Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marla Hager Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sue Bussa Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $1,200,982 |
Government grants | $6,587 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $468,555 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,200,982 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,676,124 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $633 |
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 | $1,676,757 |
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. | $57,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $80,029 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $2,308 |
Payroll taxes | $14,414 |
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 | $3,953 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,321 |
Office expenses | $3,317 |
Information technology | $5,373 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,498 |
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 | $12,681 |
Insurance | $3,240 |
All other expenses | $8,903 |
Total functional expenses | $1,461,720 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $387,111 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,444 |
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 | $26,622 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $514,177 |
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 | $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 | $514,177 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $514,177 |