Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays Inc

Organization Overview

Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays Inc employed 30 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays 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 09/2021, Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays Inc generated $11.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.6% per year over the past 6 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND TO DELIVER DAILY MEALS IN A CARING AND FRIENDLY MANNER TO INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO ARE UNABLE DUE TO AGE OR INFIRMARY TO PREPARE THEIR OWN MEALS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ASSISTS WITH FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION FOR 35 FOOD PANTRIES LOCATED IN CHARLOTTE AREA CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN NEED. DELIVERING MEALS TO HOMES OF 330 CLIENTS AND TO 3 ADULT/CHILD DAYCARES.


EFSP GRANTS ARE USED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SHELTER AND FOOD. FUNDS ARE USED TO PURCHASE FOOD CERTIFICATES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WHO CANNOT VISIT A PANTRY, AND TO PURCHASE LOW SALT FOODS AND FRUIT IN JUICE TO MEET INDIVIDUALS' SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS.


FRIENDSHIP TRAYS DELIVERS MORE THAN 300 MEALS DAILY TO THE ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED, AND CONVALESCING PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE OR GREATLY RESTRICTED IN THEIR ABILITY TO PREPARE OR SECURE MEALS AND WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE AREA WE CAN REACH WITH OUR CORPS OF DRIVERS. DELIVERIES ARE AT THE LUNCH HOUR BUT THE MEAL IS A FULL ONE, MORE LIKE WHAT MANY PEOPLE ARE ACCUSTOMED TO FOR DINNER. THIS MEAL CONSISTS OF TWO SEPARATE CONTAINERS, ONE WITH MEAT OR FISH, VEGATABLES AND SUCH, THE OTHER WITH CARBOHYDRATE, SALAD OR FRUIT, AND DESSERT. DIET ORDERS ARE OBTAINED FOR ALL CLIENTS FROM THEIR DOCTORS, AND A RANGE OF SPECIAL DIETS ARE AVAILABLE TO FILL DOCTORS' WRITTEN ORDERS FOR CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS. WHILE ALL RECIPIENTS ARE ASKED TO PAY FOR THEIR MEALS BASED ON THEIR ABILITY TO PAY, RECIPIENT INCOME ALONE DOES NOT PAY FOR FRIENDSHIP TRAYS. SPONSORS INCLUDE APPROXIMATELY 80 FAITH-BASED COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. OTHER GROUPS WELCOME DONATIONS OF TIME AS VOLUNTEERS OR AS DONORS OF THE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT ALLOW US TO SERVE ALL WHO NEED NUTRITIOUS MEALS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$15,000
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,146,546
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,687,242
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,346,832
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$9,848,788
Total Program Service Revenue$220,813
Investment income $2,507
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,279,117
Net Income from Fundraising Events $109,435
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,460,660

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays Inc has awarded $61,569 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ANCHOR BAPTIST CHURCH

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD

$47,027

OTHER ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FAMILIES IN NEED WITH FOOD

$14,542
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Loaves & Fishes - Friendship Trays Inc has recieved totaling $12,359.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Society Of Saint Andrew Inc

Big Island, VA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE NOURISHMENT TO HUNGRY NEIGHBORS

$12,359
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$2,483,849
Earnings$768,473
Admin Expense$27,302
Net Contributions$2,139,512
Ending Balance$5,364,532

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