Every Meal is located in Roseville, MN. The organization was established in 2013. 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 06/2024, Every Meal employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Every Meal 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 06/2024, Every Meal generated $9.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.9m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 37.6% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EVERY MEAL'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT CHILD HUNGER THROUGH COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
IN THE FALL OF 2010, THE PRINCIPAL AT LAS ESTRELLAS (FORMERLY SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY) TOLD MILL CITY CHURCH AND EVERY MEAL FOUNDER, ROB WILLIAMS, HER STUDENTS DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH FOOD ON THE WEEKENDS AND ASKED IF THEY COULD HELP. IN RESPONSE, THEY PROVIDED MEAL BAGS EACH FRIDAY AND THE ORGANIZATION WAS BORN. SINCE THEN, THE ORGANIZATION HAS WORKED TIRELESSLY TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS TO FOOD ACCESS THAT SO MANY CHILDREN FACE. EVERY MEAL HAS PROVIDED OVER 13 MILLION MEALS TO THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE LIVING IN FOOD INSECURITY. EVERY MEAL (FORMERLY THE SHERIDAN STORY) WORKS TO FIGHT CHILD HUNGER IN MINNESOTA BY FILLING THE GAPS THAT CHILDREN FACE DURING WEEKENDS, SUMMERS, AND EXTENDED BREAKS WHEN THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL TO ACCESS MEALS.THROUGH A NETWORK OF OVER 500 PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, EVERY MEAL PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WITH THE FOOD THEY NEED TO LEARN AND GROW.A DIFFERENTIATOR OF EVERY MEAL IS THE QUALITY OF FOOD PROVIDED. OVER 98% OF OUR FOOD IS PURCHASED FROM OVER 25 LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL VENDORS. FOOD ITEMS AND BRANDS ARE DETERMINED THROUGH GUIDANCE FROM REGISTERED DIETICIANS WHO ANALYZE NUTRITIONAL CONTENTS AND TASTE TO ENSURE THAT THE FOOD IS NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS, AND RELEVANT. TO COMBAT INFLATION AND SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS, EVERY MEAL STABILIZED AND STREAMLINED INVENTORY, PURCHASING, AND DEMAND FORECASTING. THIS EFFORT MAINTAINED CONSISTENT FOOD COSTS WHILE EFFECTIVELY ADDRESSING THE HIGH DEMAND IN FALL 2022.OTHER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS, LIKE THE GROW AND GIVE PROGRAM HAVE CONTINUED. PRODUCE GROWN IN THE EVERY MEAL GARDEN WAS COMBINED WITH PRODUCE DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS AND GROW AND GIVE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO BE DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY TO CHILDREN IN MINNESOTA THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS.INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGY AND LEVERAGING PURCHASES AT SCALE HAS ALLOWED EVERY MEAL TO PROVIDE A GREATER VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY FOOD WHILE REDUCING COSTS. THESE EFFORTS HAVE RESULTED IN A WIDER RANGE OF FOOD OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO CHILDREN INCLUDING REGIONALLY SPECIFIC BEANS, SPECIALIZED GRAINS AND FLOURS, AND FAVORABLE VEGETABLES AND FRUITS FORVARIOUS CULTURAL COOKING NEEDS. REGULAR TASTE TESTING, NUTRITION ANALYSIS, AND FEEDBACK FROM FAMILIES HELPS ENSURE CHILDREN RECEIVE FOOD THAT IS NUTRITIOUS, DELICIOUS, AND CULTURALLY AND SITUATIONALLY RELEVANT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jenna Soule Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Peterson Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Helene Clark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rachel Riensche Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ranjit Ahluwalia Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Bach Board 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,478,963 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $326,627 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,478,963 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $199,360 |
Investment income | $45,918 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$150,793 |
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 | $9,573,448 |
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. | $2,315,094 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $181,819 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,446 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,252,083 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,104 |
Other employee benefits | $179,432 |
Payroll taxes | $186,497 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $47,836 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $69,609 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $90,054 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $126,108 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,823 |
Office expenses | $65,503 |
Information technology | $304,207 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $330,099 |
Travel | $87,053 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,359 |
Interest | $10,230 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $273,135 |
Insurance | $9,373 |
All other expenses | $26,435 |
Total functional expenses | $6,888,315 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $562,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $563,179 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $894,393 |
Accounts receivable, net | $909 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $898,297 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $85,135 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,184,350 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $249,410 |
Total assets | $11,438,396 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $141,759 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $12,191 |
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 | $2,334,399 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $263,599 |
Total liabilities | $2,751,948 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,241,500 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $444,948 |
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 | $11,438,396 |