THE KITCHEN INC

EIN: 431384531 501(c)(3) Human Services

SPRINGFIELD, MO

Total Revenue
$3,682,972
Total Expenses
$3,606,542
Total Assets
$11,800,464
Net Assets
$10,537,009
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
MELEAH SPENCER
Phone
4178371500
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE KITCHEN INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $3.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $10.5M represent 34 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE KITCHEN, INC. BRINGS STABILITY AND PURPOSE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS. THE KITCHEN HAS MADE THE AFFIRMATIVE DECISION TO FOCUS ON FIVE PRIMARY AREAS: 1. DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING: THE KITCHEN BELIEVES THAT SAFE, DECENT, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A PREREQUISITE TO PREVENTING FUTURE HOMELESSNESS AND ENSURING THAT HOUSEHOLDS EXITING HOMELESSNESS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR LONG-TERM STABLE HOUSING. 2. COMMUNITY HOUSING: FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WORKING TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS, PLACEMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY HOUSING IS VITAL TO LONG- TERM SUCCESS AND STABILITY. 3. HOMELESS AND AT RISK YOUTH: HOMELESSNESS AFFECTS MANY POPULATIONS, BUT NONE SO DRAMATICALLY AS YOUTH. BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH CAN ACCESS BASIC NEEDS AND EFFECTIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS BARRIERS TO HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND TREATMENT; WE BELIEVE THAT THESE EFFECTS CAN BE MITIGATED. FURTHER, WE BELIEVE THAT HOUSING INTERVENTIONS THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL YOUTH AND ALLOW DEVELOPMENT IN TH

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,055,665
Program Service Revenue $361,899
Investment Income $223,718
Other Revenue $41,690
TOTAL REVENUE $3,682,972

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,120,549
Salaries & Benefits $1,381,712
Fundraising Expenses $203,085
Program Expenses $3,005,733
Other Expenses $1,104,281
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,606,542

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,682,972 $4,284,422 -0.1%
Expenses $3,606,542 $4,049,591 -0.1%
Net Income $76,430 $234,831 -0.7%
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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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
56
Volunteers
433

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
$112,425
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELEAH SPENCER CEO 40.00
Officer
$105,329 $7,096 $112,425
JEN ALBERS TERASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB FRIDGE VICE PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY GLENN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN HAMMOCK PAST PRESIDE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EILEEN R HAMRA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARRON HEMANN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE HOEGEMAN TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONYA KING TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN KORBAL TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC LATIMER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANE WINTER REIDLE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM TILLEY PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH TUCK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN WILLIAMSON TRUSTEE 1.00
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
2024 $3,682,972 $3,606,542 $11,800,464 $76,430
2023 $4,284,422 $4,049,591 $11,829,186 $234,831
2022 $3,411,439 $4,058,955 $11,646,702 $-647,516
2021 $4,585,883 $3,812,973 $12,266,535 $772,910
2020 $4,062,898 $4,069,013 $11,579,900 $-6,115
2019 $4,078,255 $3,232,625 $10,530,945 $845,630
2018 $4,277,088 $3,396,490 $8,828,401 $880,598
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