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Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc

Soup Kitchen and Pantry Service

Chicopee, MA EIN: 042616751 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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65
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc

We provide access to food with respect & dignity. Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Inc. exists to be a resource of food security for anyone in need. We strive to reduce the risk and effects that food insecurity has on families and individuals by investing in those

Founded
Headquarters
Chicopee, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

Soup Kitchen and Pantry Service

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 57%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 20.85%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 25.3% of total expenses ($61,505 of $243,473).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.57
Program$0.57

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1980, it predates 79% of the human services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar's profile for Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical human services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicopee, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 042616751. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $295K in annual revenue. 90 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042616751. 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.

Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc is located in Chicopee, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc has $295K in annual revenue. It allocates 57% 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.

Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc 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 $295K in annual revenue. The organization has 90 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc 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 57% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

We provide access to food with respect & dignity. Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Inc. exists to be a resource of food security for anyone in need. We strive to reduce the risk and effects that food insecurity has on families and individuals by investing in those Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 57% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $295K is below the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 042616751, 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
57% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
6

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

JE
Jennifer G••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 90 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 90 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc

What is Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc?
Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicopee, United States. We provide access to food with respect & dignity. Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen & Pantry, Inc. exists to be a resource of food security for anyone in need. We strive to reduce the risk and effects that food insecurity has on families and individuals by investing in those
When was Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc founded?
Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc was founded in 1980.
Who leads Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc?
Jennifer Gallant serves as President.
Where is Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc located?
Headquartered in Chicopee, MA, United States.
What is Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 57% of expenses go to program services.
Is Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc trustworthy?
Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial 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 Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 042616751.
What is Lorraines Soup Kitchen & Pantry Inc's website?
http://www.lorrainessoupkitchen.com