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Human Services : Social Services
Board Leadership
Ron Villafana
Chair
CEO
Janet Marinaccio
President, CEO
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For 48 years, MEND has opened its doors to the most vulnerable members of our community and over the years we have become one of the most comprehensive and empowering poverty relief agencies in Los Angeles County, serving, in 2018, over 10,000 unduplicated individuals during 587,839 encounters throughout the year. Started in a San Fernando Valley garage in 1971, MEND is an anchor institution with the largest food bank in the Valley, medical, dental and vision clinics, clothing, homeless care services, as well as support and care through case management services.
For 48 years, MEND has opened its doors to the most vulnerable members of our community and over the years we have become one of the most comprehensive and empowering poverty relief agencies in Los Angeles County, serving, in 2018, over 10,000 unduplicated individuals during 587,839 encounters throughout the year. Started in a San Fernando Valley garage in 1971, MEND is an anchor institution with the largest food bank in the Valley, medical, dental and vision clinics, clothing, homeless care services, as well as support and care through case management services.
87.50
100.00
Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
92.7% | |
Administrative Expenses | 3.4% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 3.8% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.04 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.86 | |
Program Expenses Growth | -12.9% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 1.9% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity (CA) | 91.16 | |
GraceWorks Ministries (TN) | 91.45 | |
New Hope Ministries (PA) | 94.58 | |
Community Services Agency (CA) | 94.63 | |
Daystar Life Center (FL) | 94.13 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $8,261,309 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $209,474 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $0 |
Total Contributions | $8,470,783 |
Program Service Revenue | $81,380 |
Total Primary Revenue | $8,552,163 |
Other Revenue | $2,053,463 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $10,605,626 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $8,576,491 |
Administrative Expenses | $382,380 |
Fundraising Expenses | $532,773 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $9,491,644 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $1,113,982 |
Net Assets | $9,905,079 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Emergency Food Distribution Program | $6,775,969 | 79.0% |
Medical, Dental, and Vision Program | $949,022 | 11.1% |
Clothing Program | $851,500 | 9.9% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2019-06 | 12/01/2020 | 91.16 | |||||||
2018-06 | 11/01/2019 | 89.39 | |||||||
2018-06 | 10/01/2019 | 89.02 | |||||||
2018-06 | 08/01/2019 | 86.84 | |||||||
2017-06 | 08/01/2018 | 88.29 | |||||||
2016-06 | 11/01/2017 | 93.36 | |||||||
2015-06 | 08/01/2016 | 96.83 | |||||||
2014-06 | 06/01/2016 | 98.23 | |||||||
CN 2.0 | |||||||||
2014-06 | 11/01/2015 | 95.36 | |||||||
2013-06 | 11/01/2014 | 95.74 | |||||||
2012-06 | 09/01/2013 | 97.88 | |||||||
2011-06 | 09/01/2012 | 97.80 | |||||||
2010-06 | 10/01/2011 | 97.81 | |||||||
2010-06 | 09/20/2011 | 96.95 | |||||||
CN 1.0 | |||||||||
2009-06 | 08/01/2010 | 78.91 | |||||||
2008-06 | 10/01/2009 | 79.39 | |||||||
2007-06 | 10/01/2008 | 87.42 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 23-7306337 |
Name in IRS Master File | MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY |
NTEE Code | P20 |
NTEE Classification | Human Service Organizations - Multipurpose |
NTEE Type | Human Services - Multipurpose and Other |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | (560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | July, 1976 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | June |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$147,280 | 1.55% | Janet Marinaccio | Chief Executive Officer |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity (CA) | 91.16 | |
Fayetteville Urban Ministry, Inc. (NC) | 92.24 | |
Guadalupe Center (FL) | 97.03 | |
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore (MD) | 91.31 | |
Falmouth Service Center (MA) | 97.17 |
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MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity
10641 North San Fernando Road
Pacoima,
CA 91331
tel: (818) 897-2443
fax: (818) 897-0128
EIN: 23-7306337
Ron Villafana
Chair
Janet Marinaccio
President, CEO
Charity Navigator
299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923