Operation Food Search Inc

Organization Overview

Operation Food Search Inc is located in St Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1982. 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 09/2022, Operation Food Search Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Food Search Inc 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 09/2022, Operation Food Search Inc generated $35.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $34.7m during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO NOURISH AND EDUCATE OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED TO HEAL THE HURT OF HUNGER

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FOUNDED IN 1981, OPERATION FOOD SEARCH (OFS) IS A HUNGER RELIEF ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE FOOD, NUTRITION EDUCATION AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS PROVEN TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY. WITH A STRATEGIC FOCUS AIMED AT ENDING CHILDHOOD HUNGER, OFS EMPOWERS FAMILIES AND INCREASES ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD. THE AGENCY PROVIDES FOOD AND SERVICES TO NEARLY 200,000 INDIVIDUALS ON A MONTHLY BASIS - ONE-THIRD OF WHOM ARE CHILDREN - THROUGH A NETWORK OF 330 COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN 27 MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS COUNTIES.


THE OUT OF SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CHILDREN CONTINUE TO RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS MEALS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION. OUR SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WITH MEALS THROUGH STATIONARY AND MOBILE SITES THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS REGION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. OUR AFTERSCHOOL REFUEL PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A MEAL AFTER THE BELL RINGS, EITHER AT SCHOOL OR AT PARTNER LOCATIONS SUCH AS LIBRARIES. THESE MEALS PROVIDE THE FUEL NEEDED FOR CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE DAY. OPERATION BACKPACK PROVIDES WEEKLY SACKS OF KID-FRIENDLY FOOD TO HELP STUDENTS GET THROUGH THE WEEKEND WHEN SCHOOL MEALS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.


FRESH RX IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED BY OPERATION FOOD SEARCH TO CONNECTQUALIFYING FAMILIES WITH FRESH, LOCAL FOOD AND PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR AHEALTHY HOUSEHOLD. WE PARTNER WITH HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO PROVIDEPRESCRIPTIONS FOR HEALTHY FOOD, HELPING FAMILIES THRIVE FROM BETTERNUTRITION, REDUCING HEALTHCARE COSTS, AND BENEFITING LOCAL FARMERS. OURPROGRAM FOCUSES ON TWO GROUPS:(1) NOURISHING HEALTHY STARTS: FOOD ANDRESOURCES FOR EXPECTANT MOMS & THEIR FAMILIES (2) PRESCRIBING HEALTHYFUTURES: FOOD AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH DIABETES.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE METROMARKET, INNOVATION, NUTRITION EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING FOOD TODAY AND HELP CREATE A HUNGER-FREE TOMORROW.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kristen Wild
President & CEO
$169,150
Trina Ragain
Former - Director Of Policy & Innovation
$100,158
Erin Brooks
Vice Chair
$0
Amy Altholz
Treasurer
$0
Alan Schultz
Chair
$0
Julie Hoff
Secretary-Through 8/1/22
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$205,237
Related organizations$0
Government grants $336,421
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$34,622,264
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $27,995,822
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$35,163,922
Total Program Service Revenue$383,102
Investment income $212,661
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$128,499
Net Income from Fundraising Events $59,147
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $35,729,892

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Operation Food Search Inc has recieved totaling $10,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Charles Foundation Tr 06291998

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$5,000
Florence Heiman Charitable

Olivette, MO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$3,000
Wong Family Foundation

Palm City, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$2,000
Ravarino Fam Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,675,106
Earnings-$1,182,363
Net Contributions$42,815
Ending Balance$5,535,558

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