Kids Food Basket

Organization Overview

Kids Food Basket is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 2007. 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 06/2021, Kids Food Basket employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Food Basket 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 06/2021, Kids Food Basket generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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KIDS' FOOD BASKET IS NOURISHING KIDS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL WITH KEY COMMITMENTS TO NOURISH, ENGAGE, LEARN AND GROW.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KIDS' FOOD BASKET SACK SUPPER AND VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS NOURISH KIDS TO REACH THIER FULL POTENTIAL. SACK SUPPERS ARE NUTRITIOUS EVENING MEALS DELIVERED WEEKDAYS TO NEARLY 8,800 CHILDREN ACROSS WEST MICHIGAN PRE COVID. EACH MEAL IS PREPARED, PACKED AND DELIVERED WITH THE SUPPORT OF DAILY VOLUNTEERS. VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED MORE THAN 24,600 HOURS OF TIME AND COMMUNITY DONATIONS OF IN-KIND FOOD HELPED US SERVE A TOTAL OF 1,323,883 MEALS IN 4 WEST MICHIGAN COUNTIES. WHEN INCLUDING THE 664,900 OF VOLUNTEER HOURS, ADJUSTED PROGRAM EFFICIENCY IS 76%. SINCE COVID KFB HAS RESPONDED WITH AN EMERGENCY FOOD PROVISION STRATEGY DISTRIBUTING TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW INCOME FAMILIES.


KIDS HELPING KIDS PROGRAMMING IS THE YOUTH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARM OF KIDS' FOOD BASKET, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN OUR MISSION AND LEARN ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT THROUGH UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE LESSON PLANS. APPROXIMATELY A THIRD OF OUR ANNUAL VOLUNTEERS ARE YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18 AND INCLUDE STUDENTS IN AND OUT OF OUR SERVICE LOCATIONS. PROGRAM GOALS INCLUDE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND BUILDING THE HABIT OF GIVING, ALL OF WHICH HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE FUTURE LEADERS OF WEST MICHIGAN. YOUTH UNDER THE AGE OF 18 COMPLETED 128 HOURS OF SERVICE THROUGH OUR KIDS HELPING KIDS PROGRAM.


OUR URBAN GROWING AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAM IS A RESPONSE TO THE IMMENSE NUMBER OF WEST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS WHO ARE AFFECTED BY FOOD INSECURITY. AN INCREASING NUMBER OF FOOD DESERTS PAIRED WITH EASIER ACCESS TO FAST FOOD AND CONVENIENCE STORES FURTHER LIMITS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES. KIDS' FOOD BASKET HEADQUARTERS ARE ADJACENT TO THE LARGEST WORKING FARMLAND IN GRAND RAPIDS CITY LIMITS. THE FARM PROVIDES HANDS-ON AGRICULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES, IMPROVES ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE GROWING PRACTICES. FARM YIELD SUPPLEMENTS SACK SUPPERS, PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE FOR COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND PROVIDES ADDITIONAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AS WE TEACH MORE PEOPLE THE VALUE OF EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NOURISHING FOOD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bridget Clark Whitney
President &
$143,090
Afton Devos
COO
$108,000
Mary Command
Treasurer
$0
Jessie Jones
Vice Preside
$0
Keith Rothstein
President
$0
Jon Siebers
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Orion Ii Construction
Construction
$4,222,032
Honor Construction
Construction
$406,109
Helder Greenhouse Construction
Construction
$124,797
Lakewood Construction Company
Construction
$146,484
Honor Construction
Construction
$406,109
Orion Ii Construction
Construction
$4,222,032
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,726,961
Investment income $6,935
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$900
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$3,030
Net Income from Fundraising Events $48,716
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,824,916

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Kids Food Basket has recieved totaling $14,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Crossroads Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: HELPING HUNGRY KIDS

$5,000
Brown Tassell Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$4,000
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION

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$2,500
Robell Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,000
The Bruce And Susan Neckers Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

PURPOSE: PROGRAM FUNDS

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$24,257
Earnings$4
Ending Balance$24,261

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