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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2022 Expires: March 2025

Bean's Cafe

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(907) 433-8600
1020 E 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK, 99501
https://www.beanscafe.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Bean's Cafe meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
To fight hunger for all ages, one meal at a time, while providing a pathway to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect.

Year, State Incorporated:
1979, AK

Also Known As:
Bean's Cafe, Inc. The Children's Lunchbox

Since March 2020 Bean's Cafe business model has changed, however one thing remains the same, a focus on feeding as many vulnerable, food insecure individuals in the community as possible. Bean's Cafe and The Children's Lunchbox has provided 1.6+ million meals since March 2020 to men, woman, children and all walks of life, in various circumstances.

The mission of Bean’s Cafe, Inc is: We exist to fight hunger for all ages, one meal at a time, while providing a pathway to self-sufficiency with dignity and respect. The organization currently operates three programs: Bean’s Cafe Food, Housing and Navigation Services and The Children’s Lunchbox (TCL).

Bean’s Cafe provides navigation, referrals, housing services, and meals for hungry and homeless adults in Anchorage. TCL was established to provide access to food for hungry children. Since March 2020, TCL has expanded its focus to include families with children, realizing entire households are facing food insecurity and that everyone should have access to the basic provision of food. The lack of access to food directly causes serious mental and physical hardship.

Bean’s Cafe has been providing basic provisions of shelter and food in Anchorage since 1979. The organization is an independent, grassroots non-profit that is not affiliated with any organized religion or national affiliate. We have a long history of delivering health and human services to the most vulnerable in our community. For decades Bean’s Cafe operated a day shelter for homeless adults which provided food and referrals to services. While the model for that has changed, the agency strives to avoid duplication of services within their sector by working closely with other agencies to coordinate our efforts. Bean’s Cafe and TCL coordinate services with many other providers through many channels on a local, state and national level.

For the year ended June 30, 2021, Bean's Cafe's program expenses were:

Social services $4,703,603
Adult meals $2,069,595
Children's meals $525,027
Total Program Expenses $7,298,225

Chief Executive
Lisa Sauder, CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Jonathan Hornak, Partner

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Cornerstone Construction

Board Size
11

Paid Staff Size
36

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 0.34%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Bean's Cafe's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2021.

Source of Funds
MOA contract revenue $8,305,239
Individuals $1,717,593
Foundations $1,482,655
Contract meals $918,703
Corporations $644,337
PPP loan forgiveness $526,725
Government $324,521
In-kind contributions $295,120
Rental income $101,175
Gaming $73,465
Investment income, net $37,485
Special events and fundraising $3,032
Donated shares $1,094
Interest expense $-29,014
Total Income $14,402,130

Programs: 83% Fundraising: 0% Administrative: 17%

Total Income $14,402,130
Total expenses: $8,809,598
  Program expenses $7,298,225
  Fundraising expenses $17,026
  Administrative expenses $1,494,347
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $5,592,532
Beginning Net Assets $7,954,350
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $13,546,882
Total Liabilities $990,127
Total Assets $14,537,009

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