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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3771005

MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY

Tax-exempt · MENDOTA, IL 61342

Financials

$407K$217K2023$543K$291K2024$379K$293K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$378,556$293,006$85,550$778,433$1,516$776,917
December 31, 2024990$542,892$290,584$252,308$693,248$1,887$691,361
December 31, 2023990$407,306$216,528$190,778$434,371$1,765$432,606
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$377,821
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$735
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$197,411
Other salaries and wages
$40,543
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,953
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,950
Occupancy
$11,779
Travel
$851
Depreciation
$22,473
Program services (functional)
$284,426
Management and general (functional)
$8,580

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$693,248
Total assets, end of year
$778,433
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,516
Net assets, end of year
$776,917
Land, buildings and equipment
$622,247
Net assets without donor restrictions
$776,917
Gross receipts
$378,556
Employees
2
Volunteers
25
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEE BARRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID JUNGNICKELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
MARK CRANEVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
CHRIS CSERUSPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
JULIE MAHONEY KRZYZERTREASURER
Officer
–$0
BRIANA REARDONSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA ARTEAGABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
KARYN BOCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DAVID JUNGNICKELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
–$0
DENNIS BIESERPRESIDENT
Officer
–$0
THERESA LEFFELMANSECRETARY
Officer
–$0
BRIANA REARDONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
–$0
PAUL SONDGEROTHTREASURER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA ARTEAGABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KARYN BOCKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DAVID JUNGNICKELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANE BARRSECRETARY
Officer
2$0
BRIANA REARDONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
2$0
KIM ROTHPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0
PAUL SONDGEROTHTREASURER
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
918 MAIN STREET, MENDOTA, IL 61342-1685
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHRIS CSERUS, 2105 MAPLEWOOD, MENDOTA, IL 61342
Signed the 990
JULIE MAHONEY KRZYZER, TREASURER
Phone
(815) 538-2211
Return prepared by
ECHOLS & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY STRIVES TO PROVIDE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD SUPPLY FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE SIX SMALLER COMMUNITIES THAT SURROUND MENDOTA. IT IS IMPORTANT TO US THAT OUR CLIENTS LEAVE WITH BOTH FOOD AND DIGNITY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • DUREING 2025 WE SERVED 2020 FMAILIES WITH 5661 INDIVIDUALS IN THESE FAMILIES. WE DISTRIBUTED THANKSGIVING DINNERS, CHRISTMAS DINNERS, AND EASTER DINNERS. THE FOOD PANTRY ALSO GIVES OUT EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES FOR FAMILIES THAT RUN SHORT OF FOOD. BESIDES FOOD THROUGH LOCAL DONATIONS, THE PANTRY IS ABLE TO GIVE OUT PERSONAL HYGENE PRODUCTS SUCH AS LAUNDRY DETERGENTS, HAND SOAP, TOOTHPASTE, COUGH AND COLD PRODUCTS, AND OTHER PERSONAL NEEDS.
    Expenses $199,197 · grants $197,411
  • FOOD AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 5661 INDIVIDUALS FROM 2020 HOUSEHOLDS MONTHLY IN MENDOTA AND EIGHT SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $85,229

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3771005
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$778,433
Income (IRS master file)
$378,556

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$378,556$293,006$778,433XML
990December 2024$542,892$290,584$693,248XML
990December 2023$407,306$216,528$434,371XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-3771005).

Questions about MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY

What is the EIN of MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY is 36-3771005.
Is MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHRIS CSERUS.
Who are the officers and directors of MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MENDOTA AREA CHRISTIAN FOOD PANTRY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $378,556, expenses of $293,006 and total assets of $778,433 at year end.

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