Ely Area Food Shelf
The Ely Area Food Shelf works to eliminate hunger for people living in Ely and its surrounding communities.
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The mission of the Ely Area Food Shelf is to provide a resource for people living in Ely, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities who have run out of options to alleviate hunger.
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Mission
The Ely Area Food Shelf works to eliminate hunger for people living in Ely and its surrounding communities.
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· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Ely Area Food Shelf with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEly Area Food Shelf is a registered human services nonprofit based in Ely, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851121626. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $219K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ely Area Food Shelf's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 851121626. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Ely Area Food Shelf has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Ely Area Food Shelf is located in Ely, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Ely Area Food Shelf has $219K in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Ely Area Food Shelf is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $219K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ely Area Food Shelf. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Ely Area Food Shelf holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The mission of the Ely Area Food Shelf is to provide a resource for people living in Ely, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities who have run out of options to alleviate hunger. Ely Area Food Shelf is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $219K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Ely Area Food Shelf are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ely Area Food Shelf is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851121626, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ELY AREA FOOD SHELF is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Ely Area Food Shelf
- What is Ely Area Food Shelf?
- Ely Area Food Shelf is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ely, United States. The mission of the Ely Area Food Shelf is to provide a resource for people living in Ely, Minnesota, and the surrounding communities who have run out of options to alleviate hunger.
- When was Ely Area Food Shelf founded?
- Ely Area Food Shelf was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Ely Area Food Shelf?
- Pamela Ransom serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Ely Area Food Shelf located?
- Headquartered in Ely, MN, United States.
- What is Ely Area Food Shelf's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ely Area Food Shelf trustworthy?
- Ely Area Food Shelf has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ely Area Food Shelf's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 851121626.
- What is Ely Area Food Shelf's website?
- https://elyareafoodshelf.org/