COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE INC

EIN: 411728341 501(c)(3) Human Services

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$3,162,377
Total Expenses
$2,675,828
Total Assets
$2,394,724
Net Assets
$2,248,970
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JAMES DOLYNCHUK
Phone
6128701125
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE INC, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 20% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $487K, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

COMMUNITY EMERGENCY SERVICE (CES) IS ONE OF THE LARGEST FOOD DISTRIBUTION NONPROFITS SERVING ONE OF THE POOREST COMMUNITIES IN THE TWIN CITIES. OUR MISSION IS TO TURN HUNGER INTO HOPE THROUGH THREE PRINCIPAL PROGRAMS: (I) FOOD MARKET, (II) MEALS ON WHEELS, AND (III) ANI-MEALS, WHICH SUPPORTS PET FOOD ACCESS AND VETERINARY HEALTH FOR COMPANION ANIMALS. TOGETHER, THESE PROGRAMS SERVE THOUSANDS OF NEIGHBORS EACH WEEK. DURING THE YEAR, CES DISTRIBUTED 250,000 POUNDS OF FOOD THROUGH OUR FOOD SHELF, PROVIDED 82,000 MEALS THROUGH MEALS ON WHEELS, AND SUPPORTED 900 NEIGHBORS THROUGH THE ANI-MEALS PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,183,319

OUR FOOD MARKET SERVES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR THROUGH A SUPERSHELF-STYLE GROCERY STORE THAT ALLOWS NEIGHBORS TO CHOOSE FOODS THAT MEET THEIR CULTURAL AND DIETARY NEEDS. IN...

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OUR FOOD MARKET SERVES THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EACH YEAR THROUGH A SUPERSHELF-STYLE GROCERY STORE THAT ALLOWS NEIGHBORS TO CHOOSE FOODS THAT MEET THEIR CULTURAL AND DIETARY NEEDS. IN ADDITION, REFRIGERATED FOOD LOCKERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OUR FACILITY PROVIDE 24/7 ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD. SUPPORTED BY NEARLY 2,000 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, THIS PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES MORE THAN 250,000 POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.THE CES FOOD MARKET ASSISTED OVER 144,000 INDIVIDUALS DURING THE YEAR BY PROVIDING SAFE, HEALTHY FOOD. THE PROGRAM RELIES HEAVILY ON RESCUED FOOD FROM GROCERY STORES AND PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, ALLOWING CES TO MEET DEMAND WITHOUT TURNING AWAY ANY NEIGHBOR SEEKING ASSISTANCE. CES IMPLEMENTED AN ONLINE APPOINTMENT SYSTEM AND EXPANDED ITS REFRIGERATED FOOD LOCKER PROGRAM, PROVIDING 24/7 ACCESS TO FOOD. OVER 90% OF FOOD SHELF VISITORS UTILIZE THESE ONLINE TOOLS, SAVING HOURS OF WAIT TIME PER VISIT. OVER 90% OF CLIENTS SELF-IDENTIFIED AS BLACK, INDIGENOUS, OR PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC). CES ALSO HOSTS VISITING MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, DIABETIC SCREENINGS, AND OPIOID DEPENDENCY SUPPORT.

Program 2
Expenses: $746,697 Revenue: $588,957

CES MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERS OVER 82,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR TO HUNDREDS OF HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO FOOD, CLIENTS RECEIVE DAILY WELLNESS CHECKS AND...

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CES MEALS ON WHEELS DELIVERS OVER 82,000 NUTRITIOUS MEALS EACH YEAR TO HUNDREDS OF HOMEBOUND SENIORS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN ADDITION TO FOOD, CLIENTS RECEIVE DAILY WELLNESS CHECKS AND SOCIAL CONNECTION, HELPING THEM REMAIN SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES. SEVENTY PERCENT OF MEALS ON WHEELS CLIENTS WERE SENIORS, AND THE REMAINING 30% WERE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES OR UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT KEPT THEM HOMEBOUND. WHILE THE PROGRAM WAS OPEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS, 94% OF CLIENTS WERE LOW-INCOME AND UNABLE TO PAY PRIVATELY FOR MEALS. MOST MEALS WERE SUBSIDIZED THROUGH FUNDING FROM HENNEPIN COUNTY OR THE FEDERAL TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT. MEALS WERE DELIVERED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHO ALSO CONDUCTED WELLNESS CHECKS AND FREQUENTLY PROVIDED NON-FOOD ASSISTANCE SUCH AS WINTER CLOTHING, BIRTHDAY GIFTS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $60,190

THE ANI-MEALS PROGRAM SERVES THE PETS OF LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES BY PROVIDING PET FOOD, VETERINARY HEALTH CHECKS, AND VACCINATIONS. EACH YEAR, ANI-MEALS SUPPORTS THOUSANDS OF...

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THE ANI-MEALS PROGRAM SERVES THE PETS OF LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORS ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES BY PROVIDING PET FOOD, VETERINARY HEALTH CHECKS, AND VACCINATIONS. EACH YEAR, ANI-MEALS SUPPORTS THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES, HELPING ENSURE THAT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DOES NOT FORCE PEOPLE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN CARING FOR THEMSELVES AND CARING FOR THEIR PETS.THE ANI-MEALS PROGRAM PROVIDES PET FOOD AND VETERINARY SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES. CES REGULARLY HOSTS ANIMAL CLINICS AT ITS FACILITY AND OFFERS DIRECT HOME-BASED SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO FOOD AND VETERINARY CARE, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES PET SUPPLIES SUCH AS TOYS, CARRIERS, BLANKETS, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,531,901
Program Service Revenue $588,957
Investment Income $41,519
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,162,377

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,214,950
Salaries & Benefits $876,153
Fundraising Expenses $219,002
Program Expenses $1,990,206
Other Expenses $584,725
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,675,828

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,162,377 $2,638,611 +0.2%
Expenses $2,675,828 $3,100,176 -0.1%
Net Income $486,549 $-461,565 -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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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
10
Employees
13
Volunteers
500

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
6
$119,881
Total Directors
12
$119,881
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES DOLYNCHUK PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$119,385 $496 $119,881
BOB REMAKEL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE SCHOEPPNER CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID PFLUM VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PASTOR CRAIG PEDERSEN EX OFFICIO MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KARIN VUKICH MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK UPCRAFT MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN WOHLRABE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KITTY YANCEY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOWELL STORTZ MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK DAHLIN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE TOLLEFSON MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $3,162,377 $2,675,828 $2,394,724 $486,549
2024 $2,638,611 $3,100,176 $1,902,949 $-461,565
2023 $3,263,391 $3,307,375 $2,480,372 $-43,984
2022 $2,544,254 $2,476,340 $2,368,068 $67,914
2021 $3,245,895 $2,487,406 $2,327,203 $758,489
2020 $2,868,908 $2,637,537 $1,540,183 $231,371
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