ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORSINC

EIN: 822488669 501(c)(3) Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

MISSOULA, MT

Total Revenue
$460,365
Total Expenses
$437,242
Total Assets
$60,720
Net Assets
$60,720
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MT
Principal Officer
SARA WECKER
Phone
4068296348
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORSINC, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $460K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 92% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $437K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORS PROVIDES RESOURCES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FOOD AND CLOTHING TO INDIGENOUS-LED PROGRAMS AND OTHER QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE STATE OF MONTANA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $377,166 Revenue: $354,207

ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORS PROVIDES PURCHASED AND DONATED HIGH-QUALITY FOOD INCLUDING COWS, CHICKENS, PIGLETS AND OUTBUILDINGS TO MONTANA'S INDIGENOUS NATIONS AND OTHER QUALIFYING CHARITABLE...

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ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORS PROVIDES PURCHASED AND DONATED HIGH-QUALITY FOOD INCLUDING COWS, CHICKENS, PIGLETS AND OUTBUILDINGS TO MONTANA'S INDIGENOUS NATIONS AND OTHER QUALIFYING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. DURING 2024 THE RESCUE PRODUCE PROJECT WAS ENACTED AS WELL AS THE BIMBO PROGRAM TO DELIVER PRODUCE AND BAKERY ITEMS DISCARDED AT PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES.

Program 2
Expenses: $21,705 Revenue: $20,200

ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORS PROVIDES NEW BIKES TO INDIGENOUS CHILDREN. EED HAS PROVIDED OVER 2264 SINCE MAY OF 2018.

Program 3
Expenses: $37,621 Revenue: $82,860

ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORS PROVIDES DONATED ITEMS TO THE INDIGENOUS POPULATION AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. SINCE 2018 OVER 3100 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH NEW CLOTHES, TOYS, BOOKS...

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ESSENTIAL EATS DISTRIBUTORS PROVIDES DONATED ITEMS TO THE INDIGENOUS POPULATION AND OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. SINCE 2018 OVER 3100 CHILDREN HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED WITH NEW CLOTHES, TOYS, BOOKS, COATS, SHOES, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $457,068
Program Service Revenue $200
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $3,097
TOTAL REVENUE $460,365

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $436,492
Other Expenses $437,242
TOTAL EXPENSES $437,242

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $460,365 $240,039 +0.9%
Expenses $437,242 $253,486 +0.7%
Net Income $23,123 $-13,447 -2.7%
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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
65

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
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARA WECKER CHAIR, EXECU 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY WECKER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MADELINE CAYE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOLENE STANDING ROCK MEMBER, ROCK 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DELINA CUTS THE ROPE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EARL HEAVY RUNNER VICE CHAIR B 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLA TAKESENEMY CROW ENROLLE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA LONEBEAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE BLACKBIRD TREASURER 1.00
Officer 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 $460,365 $437,242 $60,720 $23,123
2023 $240,039 $253,486 $62,597 $-13,447
2022 $276,405 $253,979 $51,044 $22,426
2021 $288,421 $296,474 $33,979 $-8,053
2020 $74,497 $62,797 $36,671 $11,700
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