Downtown Soup Kitchen

Organization Overview

Downtown Soup Kitchen is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Downtown Soup Kitchen employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Downtown Soup Kitchen 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 08/2023, Downtown Soup Kitchen generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN HOPE CENTER, INSPIRED BY THE LOVE OF GOD, OFFERS THOSE IN NEED SUPPORT, SHELTER, SUSTENANCE AND SKILLS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FEED ME HOPE CULINARY ARTS AND FEEDING PROGRAM:CULINARY-16 WEEK CULINARY ARTS JOB TRAINING. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED MEN AND WOMEN TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH LIFE SKILLS, JOB TRANING AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. ALSO INCLUDES, FEED ME HOPE BAKERY JOB TRAINING WHICH OFFERS WOMEN FROM THE SHELTER THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY OPERATE A FULLY FUNCTIONING BAKERY, IN WHICH THEY FILL MANY ORDERS ON A DAILY BASIS TO LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS. 90% OF STUDENTS HAVE JOBS LINED UP UPON GRADUATION. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM HAS A TRAUMA COUNSELING AND RECOVERY COMPONENT. LUNCH PROGRAM-SERVES OVER 300-500 INDIVIDUALS A WARM MEAL 7 DAYS A WEEK. FOOD IS DONATED BY COMMUNITY PARTNERS OR PROVIDED AT VASTLY REDUCED PRICES THROUGH LOCAL FOOD BANKS. DURING THE YEAR, THE LUNCH PROGRAM SERVED OVER 110,000 HOT MEALS TO FOOD INSECURE AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS.


SHOWER HOUSE: PROVIDES WARM SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY SERVICE 5 DAYS A WEEK. A CLOTHING ROOM PROVIDES FRESH, CLEAN CLOTHING FROM DONATED ITEMS 5 DAYS A WEEK. 3,082 SHOWERS WERE PROVIDED, ALONG WITH 2856 LOADS OF LAUNDRY, AND 11,296 PEOPLE WERE PROVIDED CLOTHING DURING THE FISCAL YEAR. MAILROOM SERVICE WAS PROVIDED FOR OVER 400 INDIVIDUALS.


WOMENS SHELTER-PROVIDE A WARM, HEALTHY AND SECURE PLACE TO SLEEP UP TO SEVENTY (70) WOMEN EACH NIGHT. WOMEN ARE OFFERED A HEALTHY, BALANCED MEAL EACH NIGHT AND BREAKFAST EACH MORNING. THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWER AND HAVE THEIR LAUNDRY DONE. IN ADDITION, THE WOMEN RESIDING IN OUR SHELTER RECEIVED 3 MEALS EACH DAY FOR A TOTAL OF 76,650 MEALS IN OUR WOMENS SHELTER.


SUITE HOPE IS DOWNTOWN HOPE CENTERS TRANSITIONAL AND STUDENT HOUSING PROGRAM. CURRENTLY 5 STUDENTS AND 13 GRADUATES FOR THE FEED ME HOPE CULINARY ARTS AND FEEDING PROGRAM LIVE IN THE FACILITY AND ARE EMPLOYED BY DOWNTOWN HOPE CENTER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sherrie Laurie
Executive Director
$104,204
Linda Waggoner
Member
$0
Joseph Gamache
Member
$0
James Martin
Member
$0
Marsha Oberlender
Treasurer
$0
Lorraine Oneal
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $256,893
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,903,772
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $578,359
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,160,665
Total Program Service Revenue$203,709
Investment income $96
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$390
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $644
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,364,724

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