Kauai Independent Food Bank
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
Kauai Independent Food Bank meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Educate, Provide Nutritious Food for the Hungry and Respond to Emergencies
Year, State Incorporated:
1994, HI
Also Known As:
The Kauai Food Bank, Inc.
The Kauai Independent Food Bank's vision is to ensure food security for all the people of Kauai and Ni`ihau, which is demonstrated through the following programs:
Keiki Café helps support students’ academic enrichment
after school, a time when many children go hungry. Every day they serve healthy snacks to over 800 keiki in eight communities across the island. KIFB partners with the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii,
YWCA, Kama`aina Kids, and the Department of Education’s A+ Program.
The Backpack Program began in 2005 after
staff at their westside Keiki Café observed students “stocking up” with snacks on
Friday so they would have enough food to get through the weekend. Today, 240
students per week receive anonymous backpacks filled with food for 5-7 meals
for themselves and their siblings. KIFB offers backpacks at four Hawaiian charter
schools, one public school, and at the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii-Kapaa
Clubhouse.
Through the Kupuna Program, Kauai Independent Food Bank delivers healthy, nutritious food to 130 seniors every month to increase their food security.
Through partnerships with county agencies, packages are packed and delivered by volunteers - providing social contact and nutritional meal options to homebound seniors. They offer nutritious items like fiber rich breakfast
cereals, whole grains, easy to prepare protein sources, calcium and vitamin D
rich items, and fresh fruits and vegetables whenever available, offering
low-sodium soup, vegetables and fruit with no added sugar otherwise. Every food item is selected with an awareness
of the special dietary needs for aging to ensure the food we offer is
nutritious, easy to chew, and simple to prepare.
Agency Distribution: Food is made available by the Kauai Independent Food Bank to an agency under the following categories:
- Pantry and Emergency Site (Food Box Program): A pantry distributes food regularly throughout the month. An emergency site provides emergency food to needy people to prepare and consume off the premises.
- Supplemental and Need Basis Feeding: A supplemental feeding agency serves only snacks for consumption at that site. Need basis feeding is met when food is necessary.
- On–site feeding: An on-site feeding program provides meals to needy people for consumption at the site where the food is prepared. These agencies include: soup kitchens, homeless shelters, senior citizens, low-income day care, group homes, etc.
Uluwehi Emergency Distribution: Emergency food bags and boxes are available on an emergency basis for people who need food on a day when no pantries are open.
Harvesting: In order to meet their mission of providing nutritious food, KIFB must consistently seek out new and renewable donation sources beginning here on Kauai. Neighbors can help neighbors by donating their surplus to the food bank, and we can help them harvest their surplus. Let us be your neighbor.
Growing Food Together: An innovative collaboration between Kauai Independent Food Bank and three steadfast donors with large fruit orchards who donate the fruits to the Kauai Independent Food Bank. These fresh fruits are distributed through their programs.
Vocational Rehabilitation: The Kauai Independent Food Bank aids individuals in becoming more employable and self-sufficient, which in turn breaks the cycle of poverty and hunger. KIFB offers job training and skill building to both volunteers and temporary employees working in our warehouse and office.
Food Salvage: The Kauai Independent Food Bank accepts food donations from grocery/retail stores, hotels, and distributors, local growers, and individual donors.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, Kauai Independent Food Bank's program expenses were:
| Program services | $610,081 |
| Total Program Expenses | $610,081 |
Chief Executive
Kelvin Moniz, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Ms. Donna King, Owner/VR Specialist
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
360° VR Hawaii
Board Size
7
Paid Staff Size
9
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.), Solicitations for Used Cars
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 Kauai Independent Food Bank's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $352,879 |
| Food contributions | $297,631 |
| Grants and foundations | $237,000 |
| Shared maintenance cost fees | $10,337 |
| Interest income | $8,910 |
| Special events | $4,330 |
| Investment return, net | $-20,828 |
| Total Income | $890,259 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $890,259 |
| Total expenses: | $722,541 |
| Program expenses | $610,081 |
| Fundraising expenses | $53,761 |
| Administrative expenses | $58,699 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $167,718 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $452,131 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $619,848 |
| Total Liabilities | $27,766 |
| Total Assets | $647,614 |
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