FATHER FRED FOUNDATION

EIN: 382908199 501(c)(3) Human Services

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Total Revenue
$2,630,479
Total Expenses
$3,158,390
Total Assets
$8,402,339
Net Assets
$8,271,179
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
CHARLIE SOLE
Phone
2319472055
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

FATHER FRED FOUNDATION, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $3.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

WE OFFER HELP, HOPE AND COMPASSION TO ANYONE WITH ESSENTIAL NEEDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,493,586

THE FOUNDATION'S ONSITE PANTRY OPERATES MUCH LIKE A SMALL GROCERY STORE PROVIDING FRESH, DRY, AND FROZEN GOODS AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR FREE TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. IN ADDITION...

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THE FOUNDATION'S ONSITE PANTRY OPERATES MUCH LIKE A SMALL GROCERY STORE PROVIDING FRESH, DRY, AND FROZEN GOODS AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FOR FREE TO THOSE STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO IMPOVERISHED YOUTH LIVING IN A 5-COUNTY REGION: BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK PROVIDES EVENING AND WEEKEND FOOD TO STUDENTS, PANTRY TO PRESCHOOL DISTRIBUTES UNPREPARED MEALS AND STAPLE FOOD ITEMS TO FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO VISIT THE ONSITE FOOD PANTRY, AND SHINE (SUMMER HEALTH INITIATIVE TO NOURISH EVERYONE) PROVIDES SNACKS AND EASY-TO-PREPARE MEALS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WITHOUT ACCESS TO SCHOOL-PROVIDED MEALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $832,525

THE FOUNDATION'S CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS DEPARTMENT ALLOW THOSE IN NEED TO SHOP FOR FREE IN WHAT RESEMBLES A THRIFT STORE OFFERING WINTER COATS, BOOTS, SHOES, SOCKS, CLOTHING, DISHES, POTS...

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THE FOUNDATION'S CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS DEPARTMENT ALLOW THOSE IN NEED TO SHOP FOR FREE IN WHAT RESEMBLES A THRIFT STORE OFFERING WINTER COATS, BOOTS, SHOES, SOCKS, CLOTHING, DISHES, POTS, PANS, LINENS, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS SPECIAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PROVIDING ITEMS SUCH AS NEW SHOES, BOOTS, WINTER COATS, AND SUPPLIES TO IMPOVERISHED SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Program 3
Expenses: $548,400

FOUNDATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS LISTEN TO EVERY STORY AND OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE A NEED. WE LEVERAGE COLLABORATIVE FUNDS TO HELP THOSE EXPERIENCING UTILITY SHUTOFFS...

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FOUNDATION STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS LISTEN TO EVERY STORY AND OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE A NEED. WE LEVERAGE COLLABORATIVE FUNDS TO HELP THOSE EXPERIENCING UTILITY SHUTOFFS, RENTAL DEPOSITS AND EVICTIONS, UNSAFE VEHICLES IN NEED OF REPAIR, AND PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION VOUCHERS FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,213,682
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $278,201
Other Revenue $138,596
TOTAL REVENUE $2,630,479

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,032,826
Salaries & Benefits $716,165
Fundraising Expenses $57,933
Program Expenses $2,874,511
Other Expenses $409,399
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,158,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,630,479 $2,662,926 0.0%
Expenses $3,158,390 $3,248,714 0.0%
Net Income $-527,911 $-585,788 -0.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
12
Volunteers
250

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
$117,214
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHARLIE SOLE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KADRA KIERCZYNSKI TREASURER 1.44
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEB JACKSON VICE PRESIDENT 2.30
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VAL WINANS SECRETARY 0.78
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIN GINGRAS DIRECTOR 0.69
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA PRUSICK DIRECTOR 2.30
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ROOT DIRECTOR 0.73
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRICIA RICHMOND DIRECTOR 4.61
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GARDINER DIRECTOR 0.78
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK PARSONS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT AICHER DIRECTOR 0.76
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSIE JANIS DIRECTOR 0.76
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE HAMEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$105,000 $12,214 $117,214
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
2024 $2,630,479 $3,158,390 $8,402,339 $-527,911
2023 $2,662,926 $3,248,714 $8,323,726 $-585,788
2022 $1,812,570 $2,408,010 $8,316,149 $-595,440
2021 $2,336,413 $1,500,444 $10,113,102 $835,969
2020 $2,486,153 $1,333,457 $8,765,792 $1,152,696
2019 $2,732,351 $2,033,772 $7,134,151 $698,579
2018 $2,092,428 $2,034,361 $6,366,984 $58,067
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