Better Business Bureau Report for
Northfield Township Food Pantry

Better Business Bureau Report issued October 2011
Better Business Bureau Report expires October 2013


Does not meet one or more standards
This charity does not meet one or more of the 20 standards for Charity Accountability. Find out more...


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Northfield Township Food Pantry
Address: 3801 West Lake Avenue Suite 101
  Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: 847-724-8300
Web Address: www.northfieldtownship.com
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Better Business Bureau Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 2002, Illinois
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: The Northfield Township Food Pantry was started over 30 years ago to assist Township residents who struggle to provide enough food for themselves and their families. The organization's mission statement is: Hunger is Unacceptable in Our Community.

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Northfield Township Food Pantry does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Standard 1: Oversight of Operations and Staff - Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.

Northfield Township Food Pantry does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:

  • Review the performance of the chief executive officer at least once every two years.

Standard 3: Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings - An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.

Northfield Township Food Pantry does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors did not hold a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings in the past fiscal year.
Northfield Township Food Pantry meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

The Northfield Township Food Pantry supplies groceries and grocery store gift cards to low income families living in the Township. Over 645 families currently qualify for assistance; last fiscal year the Pantry assisted an average of 1,416 individuals monthly. Clients receive canned and dry food monthly, and fresh produce and baked goods weekly. In November, December and April, clients receive additional grocery cards to assist with holiday celebrations.

For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, Northfield Township Food Pantry's program expenses were:

  
Food & Food Certificates 209,821
Holiday Programs 74,461
School Supplies 7,689
Other 2,359
Total Program Expenses: $294,330
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Mary Lou Kratochwill, Pantry Coordinator
Compensation*:
 $30,000

Chair of the Board: Jill A. Brickman
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Northfield Township Supervisor

Board Size: 6

Paid Staff Size: 2

*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

direct mail, invitations to fund raising events, grant proposals, internet
Fund raising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $374,897, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on Northfield Township Food Pantry's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Donations 263,193
Township Funding 83,000
Fundraisers 28,365
Interest 949
Other 734
Grants 339
Total Income $376,580


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 73%  Fund Raising: 2%  Administrative: 25% 

Total income   $376,580
  Program expenses $294,330
  Fund raising expenses 6,324
  Administrative expenses 102,092
 
Total expenses   $402,746
Expenses in Excess of Income   (26,166)
Beginning net assets   214,093
Ending net assets   187,927
Total liabilities   7,302
Total assets   $195,229


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