Bigger Table is located in Oak Park, IL. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bigger Table is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DRIVE INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CHICAGOLAND BY BRINGING TOGETHER THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY TO COLLABORATE AND DELIVER ON A SERIES OF CHARITABLE AND ECONOMIC GROWTH INITIATIVES. BY WORKING TOGETHER, WE WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY, CREATE BIGGER IMPACT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND BETTER ENGAGE EMPLOYEES AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BIGGER TABLE BRINGS TOGETHER THE FOOD & BEVERAGE INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS HUNGER, UNEMPLOYMENT, AND INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CHICAGOLAND UNLOCKING OTHERWISE INVISIBLE OPPORTUNITIES THAT LIE WITHIN THESE INDUSTRIES AND THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS. BIGGER TABLE HELPS ADDRESS EXPANDED FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH FACILITATING IN-KIND DONATIONS OF FOOD INGREDIENTS, FOOD SCIENCE, MANUFACTURING LINE TIME, PACKAGING AND MORE TO CREATE NUTRITIOUS FOOD PROVIDED FREE FOR CHICAGOLAND'S FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD BANKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alan Reed Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $50,000 |
John Shapiro Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Dratt Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Demme Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
JD Elder Treasurer - Term | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ricardo Estrada Director - Term | 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 | $208,182 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $208,182 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $208,182 |
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. | $50,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,236 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,811 |
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 | $105,273 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,535 |
Information technology | $620 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,350 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,355 |
All other expenses | $6,112 |
Total functional expenses | $172,292 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $151,173 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $151,173 |
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 | $39,766 |
Total liabilities | $39,766 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $111,407 |
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 | $151,173 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Bigger Table has recieved totaling $61,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Annie E Casey Foundation Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT ENGAGING THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY TO GROW LOCAL ECONOMY AND SKILLS | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $11,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Ozarks Food Harvest Inc Springfield, MO | $24,677,730 | $55,346,223 |
Wisconsin Early Childhood Association Inc Fitchburg, WI | $2,483,636 | $18,900,476 |
Just One More Ministry Inc Glendale, WI | $1,932,610 | $12,025,504 |
Second Helpings Inc Indianapolis, IN | $16,543,287 | $11,181,807 |
4c For Children Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,198,421 | $5,552,430 |
Senior Services Of Central Illinois Inc Springfield, IL | $3,845,383 | $3,944,762 |
St Joseph Food Program Inc Menasha, WI | $5,404,970 | $4,102,404 |
Home Sweet Home Ministries Inc Bloomington, IL | $9,391,953 | $3,394,319 |
Growing Hope Globally Western Springs, IL | $4,107,302 | $3,385,561 |
Community Food Pantry Butler, MO | $636,054 | $2,354,710 |
Top Box Foods Chicago, IL | $1,266,338 | $2,246,990 |
Food Outreach Inc Saint Louis, MO | $5,983,586 | $2,923,144 |