THE BREAD LINE INC

EIN: 920111082 501(c)(3)

FAIRBANKS, AK

Total Revenue
$868,970
Total Expenses
$688,631
Total Assets
$1,740,245
Net Assets
$1,665,286
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
AK
Principal Officer
JASON CASE
Phone
9074521974
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE BREAD LINE INC, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit that reported $869K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $180K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

FEEDING PEOPLE & AFFIRMING LIVES

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $149,588 Revenue: $107,300

IN 2024, THE BREAD LINE SERVED 66,603 MEALS FROM ITS DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN, THE STONE SOUP CAFE. THIS MARKS A 12% INCREASE IN SERVICE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR & MAKING IT THE BUSIEST YEAR IN THE BREAD...

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IN 2024, THE BREAD LINE SERVED 66,603 MEALS FROM ITS DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN, THE STONE SOUP CAFE. THIS MARKS A 12% INCREASE IN SERVICE OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR & MAKING IT THE BUSIEST YEAR IN THE BREAD LINE'S 41 YEAR HISTORY OF FEEDING FAIRBANKS. TO MEET THIS NEED, THE BREAD LINE RECEIVED 63,370 POUNDS OF DONATION FOOD. THE MAJORITY OF THIS DONATED FOOD CAME FROM THE FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK & THE FAIRBANKS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AS WELL AS THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUAL DONORS FROM THE FAIRBANKS COMMUNITY. THE STONE SOUP CAFE IS OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, REGARDLESS OF HOLIDAY OR FOUL WEATHER & IS PRIMARILY STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS. IN 2024, LOCAL VOLUNTEERS SERVED 2,668 SHIFTS TOTALING 6,558 HOURS AT THE SOUP KITCHEN. THE STONE SOUP COMMUNITY GARDEN HAS CONTINUED TO GROW SINCE 2015. HAVING SUCCESSFULLY INSTALLED SEVERAL BEDS AS AN "SNACKING GARDEN" IN 2022, WE ARE NOW EXPANDING RAISED BEDS TO INCLUDE A PERENNIAL "FOOD FOREST" IN COLLABORATION WITH RURAL CAP & THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION. THE GARDEN CONTINUES TO MEET ITS ROLLING GOAL OF GROWING ENOUGH FOOD TO SUPPLEMENT THE BREAD LINE'S ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAM AS WELL AS PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS, FRESH VEGETABLES TO THE SENIOR CENTER, MEALS ON WHEELS & SEVERAL DOWNTOWN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES AS WELL.

Program 2
Expenses: $353,202 Revenue: $22,202

THE BREAD LINE'S CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM, STONE'S THROW, GRADUATED SIX ADULT STUDENTS BETWEEN TWO COHORTS. OVER THE SUMMER OF 2024, STONE'S THROW STAFF ALSO TAUGHT FOURTEEN TEENAGERS INCARCERATED...

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THE BREAD LINE'S CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM, STONE'S THROW, GRADUATED SIX ADULT STUDENTS BETWEEN TWO COHORTS. OVER THE SUMMER OF 2024, STONE'S THROW STAFF ALSO TAUGHT FOURTEEN TEENAGERS INCARCERATED IN THE DETENTION WIND OF THE FAIRBANKS YOUTH FACILITY AS WELL AS HOSTING A WINTER COOKIE DECORATING PARTY WITH THE YOUTH THERE. OVER THE SUMMER, STONE'S THROW CHEFS GAVE CULINARY INSTRUCTION WITH CALYPSO FARM'S "COMMUNITY ROOTS" YOUTH JOB TRAINING PROJECT. WE ALSO PROVIDED ON-SITE COOKING TRAINING FOR CALYPSO'S NEW "INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURE" PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, STONE'S THROW CHEFS GAVE REGULAR COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS THROUGH A LOCAL "CHEF AT THE MARKET" PROGRAM WITH PUBLIC OUTREACH AT AREA FARMERS MARKETS & INCREASED THEIR COMMUNITY MEALS PRODUCTION AT THE SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET FROM ONE DAY A MONTH (2023) TO WEEKLY (2024). OUR KID'S CAFE PROGRAM ENJOYED A HUGE TURNOUT IN 2024. THIS PROGRAM, IS SEASONAL OPPOSITE THE GARDEN, RUNNING FROM SEPTEMBER TO MAY. WE CONTINUED OUR COLLABORATION WITH THE FAIRBANKS CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & WERE ABLE TO BRING IN TWO DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP RUN THE PROGRAM. TEACHING LOCAL KIDS FOOD SAFETY & GOOD CITIZENSHIP, THIS PROGRAM MADE THOUSANDS OF SANDWICHES FOR THE SOUP KITCHEN & PREPPED HUNDREDS OF POUNDS OF PRODUCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $723,350
Program Service Revenue $129,502
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $16,118
TOTAL REVENUE $868,970

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $366,429
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $502,790
Other Expenses $322,202
TOTAL EXPENSES $688,631

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $868,970 $847,009 +0.0%
Expenses $688,631 $638,246 +0.1%
Net Income $180,339 $208,763 -0.1%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
8
Volunteers
175

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
$73,046
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON CASE PRESIDENT 2.31
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREN LANE SECRETARY 2.31
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ILEANE POLIS BOARD MEMBER 1.93
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINA MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.93
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA BAKER BOARD MEMBER 1.93
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER REDMOND TREASURER 2.31
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KUNAAN JULIE SMYTH BOARD MEMBER 1.93
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ LYKE BOARD MEMBER 6.93
Director
$0 $0 $0
TULUGAK FLEAGLE BOARD MEMBER 3.93
Director
$0 $0 $0
HANNAH HILL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 46.50
Officer
$73,046 $0 $73,046
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $868,970 $688,631 $1,740,245 $180,339
2023 $847,009 $638,246 $1,532,466 $208,763
2022 $875,561 $757,797 $1,315,017 $117,764
2021 $673,793 $586,816 $1,194,912 $86,977
2020 $915,808 $551,698 $1,108,553 $364,110
2019 $357,392 $429,287 $750,710 $-71,895
2018 $397,182 $519,228 $816,652 $-122,046
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