DOWNTOWN EVENING SOUP KITCHEN INC

EIN: 222985448 501(c)(3)

NEW HAVEN, CT

Total Revenue
$2,740,517
Total Expenses
$1,433,233
Total Assets
$5,168,976
Net Assets
$3,319,030
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
STEVE WERLIN
Phone
2036246426
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DOWNTOWN EVENING SOUP KITCHEN INC, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 48% operating margin.

Mission

TO SERVE PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR LIVING IN POVERTY BY PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, COMMUNITY, AND EQUITY. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES HOT EVENING MEALS, PACKS FREE BAG LUNCHES, STOCKS FOOD PANTRY BAGS, AND MAINTAINS AN EMERGENCY FOOD BANK FOR PEOPLE IN CRISIS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $396,303

EVENING MEALS PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,700 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED DINNER FIVE NIGHTS PER WEEK...

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EVENING MEALS PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,700 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED DINNER FIVE NIGHTS PER WEEK, YEAR-ROUND, AND DISTRIBUTED BAGGED LUNCHES AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS ITEMS. UNDER THIS PROGRAM, DOWNTOWN EVENING SOUP KITCHEN, INC. (DESK) STAFF ALSO OVERSAW WEEKEND MEAL DISTRIBUTION, CARRIED OUT BY YALE COMMUNITY KITCHEN.DESK RELIES ON NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE EVENING MEALS PROGRAM. THE VALUE OF THESE IN-KIND SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, 1,704 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 11,352 HOURS TO ENABLE DESK TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

Program 2
Expenses: $167,107

FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,432 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED WEEKLY GROCERIES, INCLUDING FROZEN MEAT...

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FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 1,432 UNDUPLICATED HOUSEHOLDS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED WEEKLY GROCERIES, INCLUDING FROZEN MEAT, FRESH PRODUCE, CANNED AND DRY GOODS, FRESH BREAD, PET FOOD, AND TOILETRIES, YEAR-ROUND.DESK RELIES ON NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. THE VALUE OF THESE IN-KIND SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, 287 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 3,790 HOURS TO ENABLE DESK TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

Program 3
Expenses: $460,495

DROP-IN AND RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,825 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF BASIC NEEDS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED...

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DROP-IN AND RESOURCE CENTER PROGRAM:THE PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,825 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS, ALL OF WHOM SELF-IDENTIFIED AS IN NEED OF BASIC NEEDS AND EMERGENCY SERVICES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED CRITICAL ACCESS TO SUPPORT SERVICES, INCLUDING REFERRALS TO SHELTER, HOUSING, SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AS WELL AS ONSITE ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING APPLICATION, JOB SEARCHES, AND IDENTIFICATION ACQUISITION PAPERWORK. THE PROGRAM WAS OPEN 1:30-5:30 PM, SIX DAYS PER WEEK.DESK RELIES ON NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS TO BE ABLE TO RUN THE DRC PROGRAM. THE VALUE OF THESE IN-KIND SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024, 177 VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED 3,198 HOURS TO ENABLE DESK TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,670,385
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $70,132
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,740,517

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $750,970
Fundraising Expenses $201,989
Program Expenses $1,023,905
Other Expenses $682,263
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,433,233

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $2,740,517 $1,529,224 +0.8%
Expenses $1,433,233 $1,185,701 +0.2%
Net Income $1,307,284 $343,523 +2.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
28
Volunteers
2168

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$77,231
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TIM OPSTRUP MBA FORMER PRESIDENT 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATALIE JUDD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE SCHEINER MD BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE DEAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSE SABINA MPH PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SOFIA MORALES MPH CPH VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID NORMAN-SCHIFF ESQ TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOY GARY ESQ BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA CORTRIGHT CPA BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR KELCY STEELE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMELEA LOWERY BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SELENE SOBERT BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAITLIN RYUS SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE WERLIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$77,231 $0 $77,231
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $2,740,517 $1,433,233 $5,168,976 $1,307,284
2023 $1,529,224 $1,185,701 $2,741,202 $343,523
2022 $1,320,959 $961,167 $2,319,991 $359,792
2021 $1,363,458 $707,444 $1,923,818 $656,014
2020 $808,518 $534,343 $657,410 $274,175
2019 $478,613 $378,787 $353,042 $99,826
2018 $400,151 $301,574 $253,600 $98,577
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