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Second Helpings

Transforming Lives through the Power of Food

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four stars

92.61

1121 Southeastern Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46202
tel: (317) 632-2664   Web Site
EIN: 35-1484281

Board Leadership
Ellen Butz
Chair

CEO
Jennifer Vigran
Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.61 four stars
  Financial 90.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 08/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Second Helpings rescues prepared and perishable food from wholesalers, retailers and restaurants -- preventing unnecessary waste. That rescued food is used to create 3,500 hot, nutritious meals each day that are distributed to 70 social service agencies that feed people in need. The Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program trains disadvantaged adults for careers in the foodservice industry. This helps eliminate hunger at its source. More than 500 adults have graduated from this program, and Second Helpings alumni are now working in Central Indiana as cooks, executive chefs, business owners and culinary instructors. We're more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry - we're a community kitchen.

Second Helpings rescues prepared and perishable food from wholesalers, retailers and restaurants -- preventing unnecessary waste. That rescued food is used to create 3,500 hot, nutritious meals each day that are distributed to 70 social service agencies that feed people in need. The Second Helpings Culinary Job Training program trains disadvantaged adults for careers in the foodservice industry. This helps eliminate hunger at its source. More than 500 adults have graduated from this program, and Second Helpings alumni are now working in Central Indiana as cooks, executive chefs, business owners and culinary instructors. We're more than a soup kitchen or a food pantry - we're a community kitchen.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of meals delivered
1,023,580
Total pounds of food rescued
2,544,540
Estimated dollar value of food donations distributed to community feedings programs
5,383,420
Number of program graduates
74
Average hourly wage of clients who became employed after job skills training
12
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This impact information is current as of July 2019, 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

four stars

90.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 08/01/2019 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)		 89.9%
  Administrative Expenses 3.8%
  Fundraising Expenses 6.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.68
  Program Expenses Growth 2.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 0.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Second Helpings on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Second Helpings 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

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Second Helpings (IN) 92.61 four stars
Aid For Friends (PA) 85.43 three stars
D.C. Central Kitchen (DC) 88.97 three stars
New York Common Pantry (NY) 96.46 four stars
ICM Food & Clothing Bank (AZ) 94.28 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,250,944
   Federated Campaigns $144,408
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $563,076
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $87,193
Total Contributions $7,045,621
   Program Service Revenue $97,815
Total Primary Revenue $7,143,436
   Other Revenue $179,321
TOTAL REVENUE $7,322,757
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,192,791
   Administrative Expenses $335,249
   Fundraising Expenses $503,325
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $7,031,365
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $291,392
   
Net Assets $11,528,173

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
Meals Prepared $5,119,439 82.7%
Job Placement for Adults in the Culinary Industry $687,586 11.1%
Rescued Food $378,465 6.1%

Ratings History
Second Helpings has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 08/01/2019 92.61 four stars
2017-06 09/01/2018 98.23 four stars
2016-06 02/01/2018 98.23 four stars
2015-06 08/01/2016 98.23 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 97.73 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 11/01/2015 95.74 four stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 97.53 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2013 88.44 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 35-1484281
Name in IRS Master File SECOND HELPINGS INC
NTEE Code K30
NTEE Classification Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NTEE Type Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (46) Private school
(30) School, college, trade school, etc.
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 April, 1981
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, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$86,758 1.23% Jennifer Vigran CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Second Helpings (IN) 92.61 four stars
Elijah's Promise (NJ) 86.84 three stars
Project Open Hand (CA) 85.66 three stars
Farm Aid (MA) 87.93 three stars
ICA (MN) 87.76 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Second Helpings
1121 Southeastern Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46202
tel: (317) 632-2664
fax: (317) 631-5655
EIN: 35-1484281

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Board Leadership

Ellen Butz
Chair

CEO

Jennifer Vigran
Chief Executive Officer

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