PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINIST… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MICHELLE NESS

Phone

7635291350

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $4.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD HEALTHY, STABLE LIVES.PRISM IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 1970 BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS CONCERNED ABOUT LOCAL HUNGRY AND HOMELESS FAMILIES. WHAT STARTED AS AN INFORMAL EFFORT HAS SINCE EVOLVED INTO A STRONG, SUSTAINABLE ORGANIZATION THAT IS CONSIDERED A LEADING PROVIDER OF BASIC NEEDS SERVICES IN THE NORTHWEST SUBURBS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES AND CONNECTIONS THAT EMPOWER PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY TO BUILD HEALTHY, STABLE LIVES. OUR CORE VALUES OF COLLABORATION, INNOVATION, DIGNITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY GUIDE OUR WORK. THE CONTINUED GENEROSITY OF THE COMMUNITY ENABLES US TO MEET THE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND HOUSING NEEDS TO NEARLY 16,492 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN, ADULTS, AND SENIORS EACH YEAR. PRISM'S MARKETPLACE FOOD SHELF SERVES EVERYONE: OTHER CORE SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, AND SHOP FOR CHANGE THRIFT SHOP, WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $3,187,218

MARKETPLACE FOOD SHELF - 1.18 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DISTRIBUTED TO 7,017 FAMILIES (20,410 INDIVIDUALS). 5,394 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE DELIVERED THROUGH OUR VALUED PARTNERSHIP WITH JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF MINNEAPOLIS. 36 % OF FOOD RECIPIENTS WERE CHILDREN, & 3,974 HOUSEHOLDS VISITED THE FOOD SHELF FOR THE FIRST TIME. 555,061 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS 'RESCUED' FROM LOCAL GROCERS.1,139 FAMILIES RECEIVED 56,075 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE THROUGH PRISM'S SUMMER PRODUCE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. PRISM COORDINATES SNAP BENEFITS AT THE GOLDEN VALLEY FARMERS MARKET, ALLOWING 112 TRANSACTIONS FOR FRESH FOOD FROM LOCAL FARMERS.CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS BROUGHT JOY AND STABILITY TO 1,457 CHILDREN THIS YEAR BY PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, NEW HOLIDAY GIFTS, BABY ESSENTIALS, AND SPECIAL BIRTHDAY PRESENTS.ACCESS TO NUTRIENT-DENSE FOOD IS ESSENTIAL FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN SUPPORTING PHYSICAL HEALTH, COGNITIVE FUNCTION, AND DISEASE PREVENTION FOR ADULTS AND OLDER ADULTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $409,024

HOUSING PROGRAMS - 1,423 FAMILIES WERE SCREENED AND 97 RECEIVED RENTAL ASSISTANCE TO PREVENT EVICTION. DUE TO LIMITED FUNDING, INCREASED SPENDING RESTRICTIONS, AND HIGHER RENT AVERAGES, WE ASSISTED SLIGHTLY FEWER PARTICIPANTS THAN IN THE PREVIOUS YEAR.THE HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD MEDIATION, SUPPORT WITH ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE HOUSING PROGRAM CAN ALSO ACCESS THE MARKETPLACE FOOD SHELF, SHOP FOR CHANGE THRIFT SHOP, AND CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS TO STRETCH THEIR BUDGETS AS THEY WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM STABILITY.

Program 3

Expenses: $416,215 Revenue: $379,603

SHOP FOR CHANGE THRIFT SHOP - 100% OF PROCEEDS FROM SHOP FOR CHANGE THRIFT SHOP SUPPORTS PRISM'S PROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS. PRICES ARE LOWER THAN COMPETING STORES, MAKING PROPER CLOTHING ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. THE SHOP GENERATED OVER $379K IN REVENUE, AN 8% INCREASE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE WELCOMES ALL, AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS 'SHOP' WITH A CASE MANAGER TO GATHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS SUCH AS BLANKETS, COATS, BEDDING, AND WINTER ATTIRE. THE SHOP IS STOCKED WITH DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND IS STAFFED PRIMARILY BY VOLUNTEERS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED FOR 7,719 HOURS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,500,153

Program Service Revenue $379,603

Investment Income $5,116

Other Revenue $4,411

TOTAL REVENUE $4,889,283

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,937,614

Salaries & Benefits $1,349,282

Fundraising Expenses $404,501

Program Expenses $4,012,457

Other Expenses $546,971

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,833,867

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,889,283	$4,716,722	+0.0%
Expenses	$4,833,867	$4,765,184	+0.0%
Net Income	$55,416	$-48,462	-2.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

350

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

$147,837

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANNE ROEDEL	CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT WILLIAMS	VICE CHAIR	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEAN STORLIE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BOEHLER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONATHAN PALMER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KENT RICHEY	SECRETARY	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KHAI LEBINH	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARC MEIROVITZ	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK PREISSING	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY KURTH	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MATT BOEHNE	TREASURER	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MONISHA CHAKRAPANI	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RAY BUD BEERS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SALLY FLINCK	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHEP HARRIS	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WALTER WHITE	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANTHONY WICKNER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE NESS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$136,863	$10,974	$147,837

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	$4,889,283	$4,833,867	$1,693,047	$55,416
2024	$4,716,722	$4,765,184	$1,670,152	$-48,462
2023	$4,368,242	$4,531,849	$1,807,666	$-163,607
2022	$5,466,280	$5,574,119	$1,368,675	$-107,839
2021	$6,295,273	$5,886,865	$1,449,192	$408,408
2020	$4,758,750	$4,313,821	$1,306,780	$444,929
2019	$2,973,660	$2,979,950	$669,598	$-6,290
2018	$2,884,942	$2,714,830	$722,572	$170,112

PEOPLE RESPONDING IN SOCIAL MINISTRY