2016-02-12T07:07:14-08:00 2015-09-30 Carpenter Evert & Associates 7760 France Ave S 940 Bloomington MN 55435 990 2014-10-01 411246504 The Food Group FOOD 7634503860 8501 54th Avenue North New Hope MN 55428 Lori Kratchmer Executive Direc 2016-02-12 true Matt Pillsbury P01565609 9528310085 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z 8243354 false false X www.thefoodgroupmn.org X 1976 MN An innovative foodbank dedicated to serving the hunger needs of our changing communities through the distribution and promotion of healthy foods to over 200 food shelf and program partners. 11 11 42 15364 0 5612240 4641409 2994298 3456685 277 315 49095 92705 8655910 8191114 0 0 1646063 1609782 0 429671 6846468 6399621 8492531 8009403 163379 181711 4318651 4380067 1611719 1491424 2706932 2888643 X An innovative foodbank dedicated to serving the hunger needs of our changing communities through the distribution and promotion of healthy foods to over 200 food shelf and program partners. true false 7217156 The Food Group MN Inc., previously known as Emergency Foodshelf Network, is a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the state of Minnesota. The mission of The Food Group MN, Inc. is: an innovative food bank dedicated to serving the hunger needs of our changing communities. The Food Group provides services primarily through the following programs:Fare For All (FFA) - sales of $1,792,059 exceeded budget by $101K and were +6.55% to LY. Customers accessed 1,438,366 pounds of fresh produce and frozen meats through FFA. Agency Sales (bulk purchasing) - sales of low cost food to our food shelf and meal program partners were $1,517,183. This was +$332K to budget and +29.32% to LY.Through our Mobile Food Shelf program we distributed 242,637 pounds of food to 26 subsidized housing complexes, +12.8% more food than LY. Through our Cultural Equity Program (formerly CSI) we distirubted 373,465 pounds of culturally specific foods to our partners, +28.7% more pounds than LY. Through our fresh produce programming we distributed 527,654 pounds of free fresh produce to our agency partners. When looking at free and purchased produce we distributed 1,164,685 pounds of fresh produce through all programs, +23.7% to LY.Total outgoing pounds distributed by The Food Group in FY2015 were 4,774,139, this was down 4.6% to LY due to a decrease of free bulk donations.Agency Support ProgramsBulk Food ProgramThe Food Group buys food staples and hygiene items in bulk and partner agencies can order weekly at below retail cost. Bulk purchasing offerings include fresh produce, frozen meats, culturally specific food items, and other necessities. The Food Group is committed to offering quality food items with a focus on nutrition. Culturally Specific InitiativesThe Food Group partners with agency partners to distribute culturally appropriate food to our diverse communities. Culturally Specific Initiatives programming provides foods that are not only nutritious, but also familiar and enjoyed by the families receiving them.Fresh Produce ProgrammingThis area of work focuses on partnerships to increase access to free and high quality produce. Our Harvest for the Hungry program partners with local farms to provide their produce to food shelf partners while, Lost Harvest and our food rescue programs partner locally and out of state to ensure produce that would otherwise go unused gets into the hands of those who need it.Nutritional OutreachThe Food Group has a full time registered dietitian on staff who provides nutrition education and consulting to partner agencies and the people they serve. These services include recipe creation, food demonstrations, product merchandising, and technical support in creating healthy food policies. The dietitian also provides nutritional analysis to all of The Food Groups programs.Direct Service ProgramsFare For AllThe Fare For All program purchases fruits, vegetables and frozen meat in bulk and offers them for sale at 31 sites across the metro. By buying in bulk, food is available at up to 40% off grocery store prices. Community-supported and open to everyone, Fare for Alls structure means the more people who participate, the more buying power we have, and the lower the overall price is for the customer.Kid PackThe Food Group partners with schools, faith organizations, and other community groups to provide small packages of food that school aged kids can take home over the weekend. For many students who qualify for free lunch at school, finding enough food to get through the weekend can be a real challenge. The Food Group s dietician helps ensure that each kid pack contains a good balance of protein, dairy, fruit, vegetable, and whole grain snacks to give children the nutrients they need to be successful.Mobile Food ShelfA significant number of low-income individuals and families have trouble accessing emergency food from traditional food shelves due to lack of transportation, limited mobility, social stigma, or cultural reservations. The Food Groups Mobile Food Shelf is a partnership with 26 public and subsidized housing complexes. The program delivers a three-to-four day supply of free supplemental food directly to housing complexes in the Twin Cities. 7217156 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 20 0 false 42 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 11 11 false true true false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false MN X X X Lori Kratchmer 7634503860 8501 54th Avenue North New Hope MN 554283710 Erika Thiem Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike McGroarty Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Audra Williams President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Gillian Brennan Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Long Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Aimee Pappenfus Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Sheehan Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Sheely Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Tammy Wojtasiak Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Wilson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Barb Hilbert Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Kratchmer Executive Dir. 45.00 0.00 X 131729 0 12718 131729 12718 1 false false false 0 165022 345990 4130397 2192505 4641409 Food Sales 624210 3456685 3456685 3456685 385 385 0 0 0 11250 11320 -70 -70 -70 124929 40920 84009 0 0 Miscellanous Income 624210 8696 8696 8696 8191114 3465311 385 0 0 0 0 144447 112516 9123 22808 0 1154591 899366 72922 182303 0 159162 123979 10052 25131 151582 118074 9574 23934 0 0 0 0 0 0 213880 1250 203631 8999 0 161322 50601 11359 99362 0 0 236484 192383 12600 31501 113055 110810 540 1705 0 0 0 0 138001 131653 4554 1794 0 FOOD COSTS 5344379 5344379 MISCELLANEOUS 67954 31252 11560 25142 Program SUPPLIES 49768 49768 Non-Food In Kind Expenses 46869 46869 27909 4256 16661 6992 8009403 7217156 362576 429671 278201 259499 192108 194206 52119 72332 149259 141636 0 0 0 445353 615282 28339 28866 4693259 1627068 3140694 3066191 30658 1907 0 0 1920 148 0 4318651 4380067 153786 177725 1457933 1313699 1611719 1491424 X 2641932 2832643 65000 56000 2706932 2888643 4318651 4380067 181711 X false true X true false X 7433998 6686276 8186384 5612240 4641409 32560307 0 0 7433998 6686276 8186384 5612240 4641409 32560307 262258 32298049 10551 1104 634 277 315 12881 0 9574 12141 9256 11499 8696 51166 32624354 0.99000 0.98540 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1108561 1108561 1293315 384125 909190 1168061 323995 844066 1114761 916380 198381 8561 2568 5993 3066191 X 8191114 8191114 8191114 8009403 8009403 8009403 Part X : FIN48 Footnote TFG has a tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and has adopted Accounting for Uncertainty in Inc.ome Taxes, ASC 740-10. The Organization's policy is to evaluate uncertain tax positions, at least annually, for the potential for income tax exposure from unrelated business Income or from loss of nonprofit status. The Organization continues to operate consistent with its original exemption application and each year takes the necessary actions to maintain its exempt status. It has been classified as an organization that is not a private foundation under the Internal Revenue Code and charitable contributions by donors are tax deductible. false Hunger Bash 124929 124929 1500 17674 600 21146 124929 124929 1500 17674 600 21146 40920 84009 X 2111685 X Household Items 46870 Fair Value Cooler 33950 false false false Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services We took on the food programs from The Minnesota Project when they closed their doors this spring. The work is centered around produce gleaning and community gardens. Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company The finance function has been delegated to AVL Growth Partners. The human resources function has been delegated to MACC Common Wealth, Inc. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process 990 is presented by the auditor at a board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management MCW has done a compensation analysis for us and helped us put salary paygrades and pay ranges in place for each position on staff. We use this information to determine starting salaries when filling open positions. We also use the MN Council of Nonprofits annual salary survey to guide our salary decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees MCW has done a compensation analysis for us and helped us put salary paygrades and pay ranges in place for each position on staff. We use this information to determine starting salaries when filling open positions. We also use the MN Council of Nonprofits annual salary survey to guide our salary decisions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available They are available to anyone who asks. Our 990 is on our website, we share our 990 and audit with all funders who request it. Financial information is also included in our annual report. We have not shared policies in the past except with Charity Review Council.