The Bread of Life Inc

EIN: 562053857 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

Brevard, NC

Total Revenue
$1,524,877
Total Expenses
$486,967
Total Assets
$2,262,770
Net Assets
$2,095,310
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
NC
Phone
8288773577
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Bread of Life Inc, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 200% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.0M, a strong 68% operating margin.

Mission

Community kitchen and emergency pantry

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,482,561
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $42,316
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,524,877

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $173,734
Fundraising Expenses $7,526
Program Expenses $414,053
Other Expenses $313,233
TOTAL EXPENSES $486,967

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,524,877 $508,582 +2.0%
Expenses $486,967 $306,913 +0.6%
Net Income $1,037,910 $201,669 +4.1%
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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

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
7
$123,946
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sergio Fernandez Exective Director 0.00
Officer
$81,436 $0 $81,436
Paula Wesley Finance Manager 40.00
Officer
$42,510 $0 $42,510
Paul Komar Vice President 25.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dick Hennig Tresurer 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jann Mellman President 30.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jayne Field Secretary 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Betsy Peffley Director 20.00
Officer
$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 $1,524,877 $486,967 $2,262,770 $1,037,910
2024 $508,582 $306,913 $1,225,474 $201,669
2023 $345,217 $239,278 $1,030,684 $105,939
2022 $318,124 $267,311 $752,041 $50,813
2021 $296,216 $170,761 $701,297 $125,455
2020 $394,914 $168,586 $575,094 $226,328
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