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MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity

With dignity & respect, powered by volunteers, provide services to meet basic human needs and a pathway to self-reliance

three stars

89.39

10641 North San Fernando Road Pacoima, CA 91331
tel: (818) 897-2443   Web Site
EIN: 23-7306337

Board Leadership
Ron Villafana
Chair

CEO
Janet Marinaccio
President, CEO

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.39 three stars
  Financial 85.00 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

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.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of clinic visits provided
6,191
Number of clients who complete job skills training
655
Number of volunteers
1,761
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This impact information is current as of March 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

three stars

85.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 93.9%
  Administrative Expenses 2.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 3.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.03
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.68
  Program Expenses Growth -7.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 7.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Constituent Voice

Charity Navigator believes collecting feedback from the people an organization serves can make it more effective. That is why we're partnering with GuideStar by Candid to share Constituent Voice information with you. Here's how this organization is listening and learning from its constituents:
How is the organization collecting feedback?
Paper surveys, Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Case management notes
How is the organization using feedback?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Our community partners
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
We don't have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Describe a recent change in your organization that resulted from feedback.
This is just one example In a 2018 spot survey of almost 200 of MEND's clients, 11% said they'd "go without food" if they were unable to access food from MEND; 24% said they would not know what to do Subsequently, we have moved away from an old policy where an individual or family (exempting those who are homeless) could access the Foodbank only once a month, to allowing access up to 3-4 times a month during a crisis point in their lives We have also started a "farmers' market" allowing families an unlimited selection of fresh fruits and vegetables twice a month
This Constituent Voice information is provided to us by Candid. At this time, Constituent Voice information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity (CA) 89.39 three stars
Hispanic Federation (NY) 96.46 four stars
ECHO of Brandon (FL) 91.73 four stars
Neighborhood House of Milwaukee (WI) 86.90 three stars
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati (OH) 93.91 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $10,574,581
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $266,566
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $10,841,147
   Program Service Revenue $205,810
Total Primary Revenue $11,046,957
   Other Revenue $32,167
TOTAL REVENUE $11,079,124
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $10,765,298
   Administrative Expenses $412,133
   Fundraising Expenses $400,554
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $11,577,985
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-498,861
   
Net Assets $8,791,097

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
Emergency Food Distribution Program $6,385,507 59.3%
Medical, Dental, and Vision Program $1,926,052 17.9%
Clothing Program $1,703,263 15.8%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 11/01/2019 89.39 three stars
2018-06 10/01/2019 89.02 three stars
2018-06 08/01/2019 86.84 three stars
2017-06 08/01/2018 88.29 three stars
2016-06 11/01/2017 93.36 four stars
2015-06 08/01/2016 96.83 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 98.23 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 95.36 four stars
2013-06 11/01/2014 95.74 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 97.88 four stars
2011-06 09/01/2012 97.80 four stars
2010-06 10/01/2011 97.81 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 96.95 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-06 08/01/2010 78.91 two stars
2008-06 10/01/2009 79.39 two stars
2007-06 10/01/2008 87.42 three stars

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)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$68,425 0.59% Janet Marinaccio CEO
Other Salaries of Note
$113,515 0.98% Jennifer Gutierrez COO
$112,630 0.97% Scott Mikels CFO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
MEND - Meet Each Need with Dignity (CA) 89.39 three stars
House of Hope (FL) 96.46 four stars
Amherst H. Wilder Foundation (MN) 88.02 three stars
GraceWorks Ministries (TN) 91.45 four stars
Zaman International (MI) 90.58 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

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

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Board Leadership

Ron Villafana
Chair

CEO

Janet Marinaccio
President, CEO

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