MLK Kitchen for the Poor
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
MLK Kitchen for the Poor meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to help meet the needs of the homeless and low income in the immediate community, by providing food, clothing and support that can lead to self-sufficiency."
Year, State Incorporated:
1970, OH
MLK Kitchen for the Poor provides meals to low to moderate income members of the community. The organization reports serving hot meals four days per week and providing food boxes to families and individuals. MLK Kitchen for the Poor also refers people in need to other programs for additional assistance and collects clothing and other items for the poor.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, MLK Kitchen for the Poor's program expenses were:
Other program expenses | $334,282 |
Cost of Meals | $221,155 |
Cost of Commodities | $85,226 |
Depreciation | $3,883 |
Total Program Expenses | $644,546 |
Chief Executive
Harvey Savage, Executive Director
Compensation*
$47,000
Chair of the Board
Tyneka Forrest
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Microbiology Laboratory Manager, NSF International
Board Size
11
Paid Staff Size
4
*2023 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Special events, Foundation grants, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $724,016, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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 MLK Kitchen for the Poor's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
Interest and dividends | $334 |
Grants | $60,000 |
Foundation grants | $82,500 |
Donations | $204,926 |
In-kind donations | $376,590 |
Total Income | $724,350 |
Programs: 91% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 8%
Total Income | $724,350 |
Total expenses: | $705,712 |
Program expenses | $644,546 |
Fundraising expenses | $7,491 |
Administrative expenses | $53,675 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $18,638 |
Beginning Net Assets | $662,075 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $680,713 |
Total Liabilities | $97,144 |
Total Assets | $777,857 |
Note: According to MLK Kitchen for the Poor’s 2022 financial statements, the organization received in-kind contributions of $376,590 contributed goods and food.
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