SHELBURNE FOOD SHELF INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2015

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KRISTEN ELLWOOD

Phone

8026223313

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SHELBURNE FOOD SHELF INC, founded in 2015, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $237K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $290K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 22% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF SHELBURNE THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION AND TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS, WHILE PRESERVING THE DIGNITY OF OUR SHOPPERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $285,061

WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE FOOD INSECURE IN THE SHELBURNE, VERMONT COMMUNITY. THERE ARE SIX DISTRIBUTION DAYS PER MONTH SERVING ON AVERAGE MORE THAN 133 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH OVER THE PAST YEAR...

WE DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THE FOOD INSECURE IN THE SHELBURNE, VERMONT COMMUNITY. THERE ARE SIX DISTRIBUTION DAYS PER MONTH SERVING ON AVERAGE MORE THAN 133 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH OVER THE PAST YEAR, MOSTLY THROUGH IN-PERSON SHOPPING. WE ALSO OFFERED FOOD DELIVERY TO THOSE UNABLE TO COME TO THE FOOD SHELF IN PERSON AS WELL AS EMERGENCY GRANTS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH NON-FOOD NEEDS. THE FOOD SHELF CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (CVSDVT) THROUGH OUR "FOOD THAT'S IN WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT." PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 90 CHILDREN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH STAPLES, FRUITS, AND FRESH VEGETABLES AT THE FOOD SHELF. BAGS OF FOOD CONTAINING MEALS AND SNACKS WERE ALSO PROVIDED BEFORE HOLIDAY WEEKS AND DURING THE SUMMER TO CHILDREN TEMPORARILY HOUSED AT HARBOR PLACE. IN ADDITION. THE FOOD SHELF PROVIDED SHELBURNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL WITH A GRANT TO PURCHASE SNACKS FOR CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR.OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FAITH COMMUNITY IN TOWN KEEPS THE TINY PANTRY STOCKED WITH FOOD THAT CAN BE ACCESSED DAY OR NIGHT. IT IS AVAILABLE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY WHICH IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN STOCKING OR MAKING USE OF IT.EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO 48 HOUSEHOLDS FOR HOUSING, UTILITIES, WATER AND SEWER, FUEL, TRANSPORTATION, PROPERTY TAXES. GIFT CARDS TO AREA GROCERIES WERE ALSO DISTRIBUTED ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO ASSIST SHOPPERS WITH FOOD NOT AVAILABLE AT THE FOOD SHELF.

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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 $230,819

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $6,494

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $237,313

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $284,157

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $285,061

Other Expenses $6,160

TOTAL EXPENSES $290,317

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$237,313	$218,392	+0.1%
Expenses	$290,317	$285,614	+0.0%
Net Income	$-53,004	$-67,222	-0.2%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRANDIE BENOIT	CHAIR	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DANA VALENTINE	VICE CHAIR	3.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KRISTEN ELLWOOD	TREASURER	8.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMANDA BRODER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS BONNETTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE MILLS	DIRECTOR	2.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATHLEEN O'BRIEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NANCY BAKER	DIRECTOR	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARLEEN MOORE	DIRECTOR	12.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL SOUTHWORTH	DIRECTOR	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH NICKERSON	DIRECTOR	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	$237,313	$290,317	$147,094	$-53,004
2024	$218,392	$285,614	$200,274	$-67,222
2023	$200,369	$226,154	$267,320	$-25,785
2022	$278,143	$206,097	$293,105	$72,046
2021	$333,819	$301,686	$221,088	$32,133
2020	$263,602	$203,553	$188,926	$60,049