LORDS CUPBOARD COMMUNITY PANTRY
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $169K · expenses $123K · assets $316K
- EIN
- 86-3132819
- Address
- 127 N 10TH ST, FORT DODGE, IA 50501-3914
- Website
- WWW.LORDSCUPBOARDFD.ORG
- NTEE code
- K31
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- March 2022 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE LORD'S CUPBOARD COMMUNITY PANTRY IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSES OF RECEIVING DONATIONS AND USING THOSE DONATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND BASIC HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES TO THE UNEMPLOYED, THE WORKING POOR, THE ELDERLY, AND THE PHYICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGED.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Fierke | EXECUTIVE DI | 2021-2024 | $44,386 | $138,321 | 1 |
| Shari Johnson | ADMINISTRATI | 2024 | $26,080 | $26,080 | 1 |
| Becky Ostheimer (former) | ADMINISTRATI | 2021-2023 | $0 | $694 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
16 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deb Larson | PRESIDENT | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Janice Peterson | VICE PRESIDE | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lynda Mumm | SECRETARY | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gerald Beck | TREASURER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Randall Kuhlman | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Colleen Dencklau | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Terry Cook | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kim Peart | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Rhonda Stewart | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shari Burke | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cathy Hugghins | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jane Bjorklund (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jon Janssen (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Randall Kulhman (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tera Peterson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gayle Reed (former) | PRESIDENT | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $70K · 3 employees · 40 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE FIERKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 21 | $22,193 | $22,193 | $0 | $44,386 | 1 |
| SHARI JOHNSON | ADMINISTRATI | 16 | $13,040 | $13,040 | $0 | $26,080 | 1 |
| DEB LARSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANICE PETERSON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA MUMM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD BECK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RANDALL KUHLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN DENCKLAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRY COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PEART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONDA STEWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHARI BURKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CATHY HUGGHINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $46K · 6 employees · 65 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE FIERKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $22,833 | $22,833 | $0 | $45,666 | 1 |
| DEB LARSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANICE PETERSON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA MUMM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD BECK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE BJORKLUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RANDALL KUHLMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN DENCKLAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRY COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JON JANSSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PEART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RHONDA STEWART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BECKY OSTHEIMER | ADMINISTRATI | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $43K · 6 employees · 70 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE FIERKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $21,408 | $21,408 | $0 | $42,816 | 1 |
| DEB LARSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANICE PETERSON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA MUMM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD BECK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE BJORKLUND | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RANDALL KULHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN DENCKLAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRY COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERA PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM PEART | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $6K · 4 employees · 30 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELANIE FIERKE | EXECUTIVE DI | 25 | $5,453 | $0 | $0 | $5,453 | 1 |
| BECKY OSTHEIMER | ADMINISTRATI | 3 | $694 | $0 | $0 | $694 | 1 |
| GAYLE REED | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANICE PETERSON | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JANE BJORKLUND | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GERALD BECK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| RANDALL KULHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| COLLEEN DENCKLAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERRY COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LYNDA MUMM | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TERA PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEB LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $169,482 | $123,395 | $315,952 | $307,365 | $164,387 | $0 | $35,233 | 3 | 40 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $152,259 | $119,140 | $266,943 | $261,278 | $148,199 | $0 | $22,833 | 6 | 65 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $174,574 | $119,329 | $233,443 | $228,159 | $174,309 | $0 | $21,408 | 6 | 70 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $223,676 | $50,762 | $176,296 | $172,914 | $223,672 | $0 | $6,147 | 4 | 30 |
Funders of this organization
4 grantors reported grants to this organization, $71,875 in all, tax years 2023 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WAY AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FORT DODGE | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $67,500 | 2023 | $67,500 | show |
| LAND O L FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LORDS CUPBOARD COMMUNITY PANTRY” | 2023, 2025 | 2 | $3,750 | 2025 | $3,700 | show |
| USG FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LORDS CUPBOARD COMMUNITY PANTRY” | 2024 | 1 | $525 | 2024 | $525 | show |
| ALLIANT ENERGY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LORDS CUPBOARD COMMUNITY PANTRY” | 2024 | 1 | $100 | 2024 | $100 | show |
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| MAQUOKETA COMMUNITY CUPBOARD INC | IA | K31 | $104,107 | $111,467 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state, similar name |
| COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF SHENANDOAH IA AND SURROUNDING AREA INC | IA | K31 | $183,619 | $66,315 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LINN COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC | IA | K31 | $296,877 | $141,256 | DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
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| HOPE FOOD PANTRY | IA | K31 | $254,783 | $100,572 | SECRETARY/DI | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MANNA MARKET FOOD & MORE PANTRY | IA | K31 | $129,311 | $97,887 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HUMBOLDT COUNTY FOOD PANTRY INC | IA | K31 | $180,970 | $28,525 | President & CEO | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| KOSSUTH COUNTY FOOD PANTRY INC | IA | K31 | $193,232 | $90,866 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WEST FORK FOOD PANTRY | IA | K31 | $129,458 | $97,571 | Chair and Director | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FAYETTE COUNTY FOOD SHELF INC | IA | K31 | $237,501 | $132,237 | LEGAL | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| GRIMES STOREHOUSE INC | IA | K31 | $152,933 | $94,852 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE LANTERN MINISTRIES | IA | K31 | $119,601 | $106,296 | CHAIRPERSON | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| OELWEIN AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES | IA | K31 | $136,640 | $80,304 | Director | $4,461 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ERIE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | CO | K31 | $146,860 | $67,741 | Co-Director | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY OF CUMBERLAND | ME | K31 | $142,889 | $93,344 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| CORNING COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | NY | K31 | $337,748 | $210,809 | Exec-Director | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| COMMUNITY CARE FOOD PANTRY | TX | K31 | $238,647 | $205,821 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HARVARD COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY INC | IL | K31 | $275,101 | $292,144 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| CARING COMMUNITY CUPBOARD | ME | K31 | $116,504 | $74,065 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | IL | K31 | $123,168 | $69,427 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| DAYTON COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | OR | K31 | $106,970 | $42,965 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x |
| KLS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | NH | K31 | $269,928 | $215,682 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| ST HELENA COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | CA | K31 | $227,954 | $132,154 | Volunteer Coordinator | $0 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x |
| SAG HARBOR COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY INC | NY | K31 | $212,978 | $190,638 | EXECUTIVE DI | $8,597 | Same NTEE code K31, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $123,395 spent · pay $40,354 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PANTRY PURCHASES | $70,810 | $70,810 | - | - | 57.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $37,187 | $27,957 | $6,978 | $2,252 | 30.1% | |
| Occupancy | $4,785 | $4,517 | $214 | $54 | 3.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $3,167 | $2,382 | $593 | $192 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,690 | - | $2,690 | - | 2.2% | |
| Office expenses | $2,647 | $1,905 | $472 | $270 | 2.1% | |
| Insurance | $1,779 | $1,337 | $334 | $108 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION | $316 | $316 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Information technology | $14 | $7 | $7 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $123,395 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $119,140 spent · pay $37,704 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PANTRY PURCHASES | $70,699 | $70,699 | - | - | 59.3% |
| Other salaries and wages | $34,706 | $26,867 | $5,404 | $2,435 | 29.1% | |
| Occupancy | $3,063 | $2,838 | $180 | $45 | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,998 | $2,324 | $464 | $210 | 2.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,872 | - | $2,872 | - | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,809 | $1,457 | $1,277 | $75 | 2.4% | |
| Insurance | $1,309 | $1,013 | $204 | $92 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | COULENTEER APPRECIATION | $389 | $389 | - | - | 0.3% |
| Information technology | $295 | $148 | $147 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $119,140 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $119,329 spent · pay $35,175 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PANTRY PURCHASES | $71,424 | $71,424 | - | - | 59.9% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $21,408 | $17,126 | $2,141 | $2,141 | 17.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,936 | $8,009 | $2,783 | $144 | 9.2% | |
| Occupancy | $5,489 | $5,275 | $171 | $43 | 4.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,209 | - | $3,209 | - | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $2,831 | $2,216 | $419 | $196 | 2.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,153 | $1,220 | $835 | $98 | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $1,471 | $1,313 | $108 | $50 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $332 | $175 | $156 | $1 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $76 | $76 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $119,329 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $50,762 spent · pay $17,122 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PANTRY PURCHASES | $24,387 | $24,387 | - | - | 48.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,874 | $14,121 | $1,278 | $475 | 31.3% | |
| Office expenses | $3,198 | $2,070 | $1,128 | - | 6.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $1,660 | - | $1,660 | - | 3.3% | |
| Occupancy | $1,620 | $1,262 | $358 | - | 3.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,248 | $1,109 | $102 | $37 | 2.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,133 | $1,021 | $56 | $56 | 2.2% | |
| Insurance | $831 | $816 | $11 | $4 | 1.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $560 | $560 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $251 | $225 | $13 | $13 | 0.5% | |
| Total | $50,762 | 100% |
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