Arlington EATS

Neighbors Serving Neighbors

aka Arlington EATS | ARLINGTON, MA | www.arlingtoneats.org

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Arlington EATS

EIN: 47-5005730

Contributions tax deductible
as of March 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of March 13, 2023

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Mission

Arlington EATS’ mission is to engage the community in eliminating food insecurity and hunger in Arlington. We envision an engaged and active community where we all understand the causes and effects of food insecurity and work together to ensure no child, family, or senior goes hungry.

Ruling year info

2017

Executive Director

Andi Doane

Main address

58 Medford St

ARLINGTON, MA 02474 USA

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EIN

47-5005730

Subject area info

Food banks

Population served info

Adults

Low-income people

NTEE code info

Food Banks, Food Pantries (K31)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

Show Forms 990

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Vision: Arlington EATS envisions an engaged and active community in which everyone has access to sufficient and nutritious food and understands the causes and effects of food insecurity. Mission: Arlington EATS’ MISSION is to engage the community in eliminating food insecurity and hunger in Arlington. Values: Just, Compassionate, Connected, Respectful

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Arlington Food Pantry

The Arlington Food Pantry is open once a week to distribute food to Arlington residents in need. Shoppers must live in Arlington but no other restrictions apply. Shoppers receive dairy products, meat, canned goods, and fresh produce. A typical shopper will leave with 30-60 pounds of food, depending on their household size. We provide 8500 visits annually and serve 1200 unique individuals.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Students

Where we work

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Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

Strategic Priority #1

PROGRAMS
Distribute nutritious food to people in need
OBJECTIVE #1: Increase access to food for Arlington residents who are food insecure

OBJECTIVE #2: Promote a culture of continuous improvement that requires programmatic decision-making to be based on data and core values

Strategic Priority #2

VOLUNTEERS
Engage volunteers who contribute a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge
OBJECTIVE #1: Leverage the volunteer assets that are already part of Arlington EATS and attract a continuous cycle of new volunteers

OBJECTIVE #2: Provide opportunities for community members to contribute to solving the problem of food insecurity

Strategic Priority #3

ENGAGEMENT
Engage the Arlington community broadly in education and efforts to reduce hunger and economic inequality
OBJECTIVE #1: Increase visibility of how poverty and social injustice contribute to food insecurity

OBJECTIVE #2: Provide town-wide leadership on the implications that local, state and national policies and socioeconomic disparities have on residents facing food insecurity

Strategic Priority #4

OPERATIONS
Ensure Arlington EATS’ organizational health and sustainability
OBJECTIVE #1: Diversify and grow revenue streams, including foundation grants and individual gifts

OBJECTIVE #2: Ensure the new space is designed to meet the current and future needs of Arlington EATS

OBJECTIVE #3: Continue to develop a supportive and stimulating work environment in order to attract and retain competent and dedicated staff members

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Financials

Arlington EATS

Fiscal year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

Financial documents

Yes, financials were audited by an independent accountant.

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Liquidity in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

36.36

Average of 39.88 over 4 years

Months of cash in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

14.6

Average of 5.2 over 4 years

Fringe rate in 2020

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

23%

Average of 8% over 4 years

Funding sources

Source: IRS Form 990

Assets & liabilities

Source: IRS Form 990

Financial data

Source: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Arlington EATS

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$47,429
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$47,429

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$15,779
Professional Fees	$0
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$4,395
Total Expenses	$20,174
Net Gain/Loss	$27,255

Revenue
Contributions	$553,300
Government Grants	$320,000
Program Services	$0
Investments	($400)
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$872,900

Expenses
Program Services	$385,100
Administration	$34,200
Fundraising	$30,800
Total Expenses	$450,100
Net Gain/Loss	$422,800

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$1,100
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$0
Insurance Expenses	$5,300
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$0
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$0

Revenue
Contributions	$1,135,315
Government Grants	$0
Program Services	$0
Investments	$14,887
Special Events	$58,289
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$1,208,491

Expenses
Program Services	$576,545
Administration	$108,037
Fundraising	$73,687
Total Expenses	$758,269
Net Gain/Loss	$450,222

Functional expenses
Accounting Fees	$6,500
Advertising & Promotion	$0
Information Technology Expenses	$502
Insurance Expenses	$5,144
Interest Expenses	$0
Investment Management Fees	$0
Legal Fees	$0
Pension Plan Contributions	$3,575
Professional Fundraising Expenses	$3,150

Arlington EATS

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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Assets	Jul 01, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	Change
Contributions	$47,429
Cash & Equivalents	$0	$27,448	$27,448
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$0	$27,448	$27,448

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$193	$193

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2016	Jun 30, 2017	Change
Net Assets	$0	$27,255	$27,255

Assets	Jul 01, 2017	Jun 30, 2018	Change
Contributions	$553,300
Cash & Equivalents	$27,500	$231,300	$203,800
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$0	$212,100	$212,100
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$1,100	$1,100
Other	$0	$9,100	$9,100
Total Assets	$27,500	$453,600	$426,100

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2017	Jun 30, 2018	Change
Accounts Payable	$200	$3,600	$3,400
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$0	$0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$200	$3,600	$3,400

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2017	Jun 30, 2018	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Total Restricted Net Assets	$0	$0	$0
Unrestricted Net Assets	$27,300	$450,000	$422,700
Net Assets	$27,300	$450,000	$422,700

Assets	Jul 01, 2019	Jun 30, 2020	Change
Contributions	$1,135,315
Cash & Equivalents	$520,037	$922,444	$402,407
Accounts Receivable	$0	$0	$0
Pledges & Grants Receivable	$2,900	$11,031	$8,131
Receivable, Other	$0	$0	$0
Inventories for Sale or Use	$0	$0	$0
Investment, Securities	$225,700	$238,967	$13,267
Investment, Other	$0	$0	$0
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$19,500	$20,776	$1,276
Other	$4,100	$56,097	$51,997
Total Assets	$772,237	$1,249,315	$477,078

Liabilities	Jul 01, 2019	Jun 30, 2020	Change
Accounts Payable	$7,300	$9,616	$2,316
Grants Payable	$0	$0	$0
Deferred Revenue	$0	$0	$0
Loans and Notes	$0	$22,325	$22,325
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Liabilities	$7,300	$31,941	$24,641

Fund balance	Jul 01, 2019	Jun 30, 2020	Change
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Permanently Restricted Net Assets	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total Restricted Net Assets	$34,893	$0	($34,893)
Unrestricted Net Assets	$730,044	$1,217,374	$487,330
Net Assets	$764,937	$1,217,374	$452,437

Arlington EATS

Financial trends analysis Glossary & formula definitions

Fiscal Year: Jul 01 - Jun 30

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Business model indicators

Profitability	2018	2020
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) before depreciation	$422,700	$489,631
As % of expenses	93.9%	64.8%
Unrestricted surplus (deficit) after depreciation	$422,700	$487,330
As % of expenses	93.9%	64.3%

Revenue composition
Total revenue (unrestricted & restricted)	$872,900	$1,208,491
Total revenue, % change over prior year	0.0%	0.0%
Program services revenue	0.0%	0.0%
Membership dues	0.0%	0.0%
Investment income	0.0%	0.8%
Government grants	36.7%	0.0%
All other grants and contributions	63.4%	98.8%
Other revenue	0.0%	0.4%

Expense composition
Total expenses before depreciation	$450,100	$755,968
Total expenses, % change over prior year	0.0%	0.0%
Personnel	18.6%	22.1%
Professional fees	1.0%	9.8%
Occupancy	3.8%	2.8%
Interest	0.0%	0.0%
Pass-through	2.0%	1.9%
All other expenses	74.6%	63.3%

Full cost components (estimated)	2018	2020
Total expenses (after depreciation)	$450,100	$758,269
One month of savings	$37,508	$62,997
Debt principal payment	$0	$0
Fixed asset additions	$1,100	$3,577
Total full costs (estimated)	$488,708	$824,843

Capital structure indicators

Liquidity	2018	2020
Months of cash	6.2	14.6
Months of cash and investments	11.8	18.4
Months of estimated liquid unrestricted net assets	12.0	19.0

Balance sheet composition	2018	2020
Cash	$231,300	$922,444
Investments	$212,100	$238,967
Receivables	$0	$11,031
Gross land, buildings, equipment (LBE)	$1,100	$24,205
Accumulated depreciation (as a % of LBE)	0.0%	14.2%
Liabilities (as a % of assets)	0.8%	2.6%
Unrestricted net assets	$450,000	$1,217,374
Temporarily restricted net assets	$0	N/A
Permanently restricted net assets	$0	N/A
Total restricted net assets	$0	$0
Total net assets	$450,000	$1,217,374

Key data checks

Key data checks	2018	2020
Material data errors	No	No

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Andi Doane

Number of employees

Source: IRS Form 990

Arlington EATS

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Arlington EATS

Board of directors
as of 02/08/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board co-chair

Susan Stewart

Town of Arlington, Arlington Public Schools

Term: 2017 - 2023

Board co-chair

Lauren Ledger

Cooper Lapman Financial, LLC

Term: 2017 - 2023

Marshall Audin

Mass College of Art and Design

Sue Fish

Boston University

Patsy Kraemer

Town of Arlington

Kathy Le

Harvard Business School Association

Thomas Lee

Grace Chapel

Nicole Melnik

Town of Arlington, Arlington Public Schools

Mona Nichols Granucci

Mass General Brigham

Vicki Rose

Town of Arlington, Arlington Public Schools

Susan Stewart

Town of Arlington, Arlington Public Schools

Parke Wilde

Tufts Univesity

Christine Bongiorno

Arlington Health and Human Services

John Hurd

John Hurd Law

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 9/29/2021

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Arlington EATS

Neighbors Serving Neighbors

Mission

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Arlington Food Pantry

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Financial documents

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Liquidity in 2020 info

36.36

Months of cash in 2020 info

14.6

Fringe rate in 2020 info

23%

Funding sources info

Assets & liabilities info

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Arlington EATS

Arlington EATS

Arlington EATS

Business model indicators

Capital structure indicators

Key data checks

Operations

Documents

Executive Director

Andi Doane

Number of employees

Arlington EATS

Compensation data

Arlington EATS

Board of directors data

Susan Stewart

Lauren Ledger

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Liquidity in 2020

Months of cash in 2020

Fringe rate in 2020

Funding sources

Assets & liabilities