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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
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Mission
Soup Kitchen and Pantry Service
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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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
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLorraines 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
LORRAINES SOUP KITCHEN & PANTRY INC 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
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 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
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 90 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 1980
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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