Morning Star Fresh Food Ministry Inc

EIN: 461231061 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Bakersfield, CA

Total Revenue
$307,791
Total Expenses
$405,892
Total Assets
$315,986
Net Assets
$291,848
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2014
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
BRET SILL
Phone
6616549005
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Morning Star Fresh Food Ministry Inc, founded in 2014, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $308K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $406K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

MORNING STAR FRESH FOOD MINISTRY IS A NON-PROFIT, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO FEEDING HUNGRY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH NUTRUTIOUS FOOD IN KERN COUNTY. THESE FAMILIES RANGE ANYWHERE FROM FATHERS AND MOTHERS STRUGGLING TO FIND WORK, WORKING HOUSEHOLDS FIGHTING TO MAKE ENDS MEET, TO THE DISABLED AND THE ELDERLY. OUR MISSION AT MORNING STAR FRESH FOOD MINISTRY IS TO FEED FAMILIES THROUGH LOVE AND HOPE FOUND IN JESUS BY FIGHTING HUNGER AND FEEDING SOULS. FRESH FOOD OPENS THEIR DOOR. LOVE AND HOPE OPENS THEIR HEART.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $180,103
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $366
Other Revenue $127,322
TOTAL REVENUE $307,791

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,915
Salaries & Benefits $95,679
Fundraising Expenses $10,422
Program Expenses $354,259
Other Expenses $299,298
TOTAL EXPENSES $405,892

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $307,791 $609,738 -0.5%
Expenses $405,892 $603,041 -0.3%
Net Income $-98,101 $6,697 -15.6%
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
5
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
6
Volunteers
N/A

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
$33,000
Total Directors
5
$33,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRET SILL President 2.00
Officer Director
$33,000 $0 $33,000
GARRIT OTTEN MEMBER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD GALL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB BORDA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDI HANSON Member 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA LEWIS OFFICE MANAGER 2.00
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $307,791 $405,892 $315,986 $-98,101
2022 $609,738 $603,041 $394,614 $6,697
2021 $797,016 $559,867 $409,215 $237,149
2020 $406,325 $339,570 $190,746 $66,755
2019 $293,799 $301,977 $86,111 $-8,178
2018 $250,604 $260,873 $95,631 $-10,269
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