Touch Of Kindness
- Assets
- $3.3m
- Revenue
- $10.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 75-3002144
Organization Overview
Touch Of Kindness is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2021, Touch Of Kindness employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Touch Of Kindness 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 12/2021, Touch Of Kindness generated $10.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.6% 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.
Since 2017, Touch Of Kindness has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $9,850,328. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THIS ORGANIZATION IS STRUCTURED FOR PHILANTHROPIC JEWISH INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE NEEDY JEWISH FAMILIES AND INDIGENT PERSONS WITH BASIC FOOD SUPPLEMENTS AND DISCRETIONARY DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES PRIMARILY UNDER THE DBA OF TOMCHEI SHABBOS OF LOS ANGELES. "TOMCHEI SHABBOS" ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN FOUNDED IN EVERY MAJOR METROPOLITAN AREA TO ENABLE JEWS TO HELP THEIR IMPOVERISHED BRETHREN WITH THEIR MOST BASIC FOOD STAPLES FOR SHABBOS/SHABBAT AND HOLIDAYS. THE LOS ANGELES ORGANIZATION HAS EXPANDED ITS' FOCUS TO ASSIST AS MANY NEEDY JEWISH FAMILIES IN SO MANY OTHER AREAS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER SUBSIDIES, MEDICAL EXPENSE SUBSIDIES, INTEREST FREE LOANS, WEDDING ASSISTANCE, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS, AND LIMITED CASH ASSISTANCE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRC GUIDELINES AND REVENUE PROCEDURES, ALL DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE DISTRIBUTIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVERY MONTH,
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WITH: 1) PROVIDING FOOD PACKAGES TO OVER 700 NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA ON A WEEKLY BASIS. PACKAGES ARE ASSEMBLED, DISTRIBUTED, AND DELIVERED BY OVER FIFTY VOLUNTEERS WEEKLY. FOOD PACKAGES INCLUDE BASIC STAPLES SUCH AS MILK, BREAD, CHICKEN, FISH, CHEESE, AND FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.2) LIVING SUBSIDIES FOR LARGER FAMILIES INCLUDING RENT, UTILITIES, MEDICAL EXPENSES, AND CLOTHING. ALL RECIPIENTS ARE SCREENED AND EVALUATED CONSIDERABLY TO ASSESS THE DEGREE AND DESPERATION OF THEIR FINANCIAL NEED.3) IMPOVERISHED FAMILIES EXORBITANT COSTS TO MAKE A WEDDING AND FOR PROVIDING BASIC LIVING NEEDS FOR NEWLY MARRIED COUPLES.4) DIAPER, ADDITIONAL FOOD, AND INDIVIDUAL SUBSIDY PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Schneur C Braunstein | 50 | $135,942 | |
Jonas Landau President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $0 |
Yosef Y Manela ESQ Cp Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Barry Weiss Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Rabbi Gershon Schusterman Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
David Lunzer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $6,288,314 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,288,314 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,075,381 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,773 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,368,468 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,797,547 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,605,410 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,594 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $202,435 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $139,023 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,375 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $891 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $47,629 |
| Advertising and promotion | $99,782 |
| Office expenses | $11,570 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $225,696 |
| Travel | $9,548 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $186,115 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $9,295 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,563,707 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,455,311 |
| 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 | $801,616 |
| Total assets | $3,256,927 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,330 |
| 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 | $230,822 |
| Total liabilities | $254,152 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,002,775 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,256,927 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Touch Of Kindness has awarded $1,797,547 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Grant to Other Charitable 501c3 | $1,784,438 |
KOLLEL YECHIEL YEHUDAH | | | $13,109 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Touch Of Kindness has recieved totaling $6,346,968.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Good360 Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED. | $3,035,342 |
Feed The Children Inc Oklahoma City, OK PURPOSE: NECESSITIES FOR NEEDY CHILDREN & FAMILIES | $2,595,333 |
Jewish Federation Council Of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GRANT EXPENSE | $270,000 |
Jewish Community Fdn Of The Jewish Federation Council Of Greater La Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: general support | $184,640 |
The Toy Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $120,276 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Placer Food Bank Roseville, CA | $7,740,934 | $18,026,272 |
Meals On Wheels People Inc Portland, OR | $42,017,296 | $20,790,063 |
Merced County Food Bank Merced, CA | $11,550,036 | $16,482,554 |
Akshaya Patra Foundation Usa Canoga Park, CA | $10,157,054 | $12,146,797 |
Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | $4,578,201 | $12,934,746 |
Touch Of Kindness Los Angeles, CA | $3,256,927 | $10,368,468 |
Urban Gleaners Portland, OR | $1,835,186 | $7,054,041 |
Gleaners Of Clackamas County Incorporated Oregon City, OR | $819,886 | $6,287,865 |
Ecumenical Hunger Program East Palo Alto, CA | $8,480,867 | $8,106,817 |
Brother Benno Foundation Inc Oceanside, CA | $5,889,513 | $4,918,569 |
Open Heart Kitchen Of Livermore Incorporated Livermore, CA | $5,561,804 | $5,292,399 |
Alameda Emergency Food Alameda, CA | $15,131,433 | $14,254,254 |