Nonprofit · EIN 04-3228313
CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC
Tax-exempt · LOWELL, MA 01850
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990-EZ | $119,780 | $73,919 | $45,861 | $193,973 | – | $193,973 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $84,744 | $84,744 | $0 | $148,112 | $30,386 | $119,585 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $41,449 | $59,688 | -$18,239 | $119,585 | $5 | $119,580 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $70,644 | $86,930 | -$16,286 | $138,174 | $0 | $138,174 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $111,057
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,641
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,082
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,560
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,898
- Occupancy
- $15,264
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,262
- Other expenses
- $44,935
- Program services (functional)
- $85,952
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $148,112
- Total assets, end of year
- $193,973
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $193,973
- Cash, savings and investments
- $168,416
- Gross receipts
- $121,712
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Nadler | Vice President | 6 | $0 |
| Douglas Stevenson | President | 10 | $0 |
| Karen Hergert | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Alvin Drehman | Asst Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Clerk | 4 | $0 |
| Gwen Paquette | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Angel Colon | Board Member | 25 | $0 |
| Louise Roberge | Board Member | 25 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cook | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Nadler | President | 9 | $0 |
| Douglas Stevenson | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Karen Hergert | Treasurer | 12 | $0 |
| Alvin Drehman | Asst Treasurer | 7 | $0 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Clerk | 4 | $0 |
| Gwen Paquette | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Angel Colon | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
| Louise Roberge | Board Member | 25 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cook | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Nadler | President | 9 | $0 |
| Douglas Stevenson | Vice President | 8 | $0 |
| Karen Hergert | Treasurer | 12 | $0 |
| Alvin Drehman | Asst Treasurer | 6 | $0 |
| Jennifer Johnson | Clerk | 3 | $0 |
| Margaret Wang | Fund Raising | 4 | $0 |
| Angel Colon | Board Member | 20 | $0 |
| Louise Roberge | Board Member | 25 | $0 |
| Carolyn Cook | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA BYERS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $35,803 |
| ANGEL COLON | BOARD MEMBER | 20 | $2,511 |
| TIMOTHY NADLER | PRESIDENT | 9 | $0 |
| ALVIN DREHMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| STANLEY REIBLE | TREASURER | 12 | $0 |
| KAREN HERGERT | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 6 | $0 |
| MARGARET WANG | CLERK | 4 | $0 |
| DANIEL CAREY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LOUISE ROBERGE | BOARD MEMBER | 20 | $0 |
| KAREN BOYCE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 370 W 6TH ST, LOWELL, MA 01850-1001
- In care of
- % KAREN HERGERT
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Karen Hergert, Treasurer
Mission
Central Food Ministry provides food clothing and hope to the people of Lowell MA and surrounding communities. In fiscal year 2025 CFM provided service to approximately 2,000 people per month. CFM aims to provide 5 days of food for each family member.
Program accomplishments
- Food: Central Food Ministry provides food for 5 days to approximately 2,000 people each month or about 6,800 households per year. Provision of food must include the transportation of the food proper storage of the food disposal of spoiled food pest control and proper sanitation.The telephone and computer are essential for registering clients and taking reservationsExpenses $40,367 · grants $15,000
- Ministry: Central Food Ministry provides Bibles and devotionals in 3 languages for the clientsExpenses $500
- Christmas Party: Central Food Ministry invites 100 children and their families to a Christmas party that has been organized by CFM. Presents are provided as well as crafts and snacks.Expenses $150
- Providing backpacks and school supplies to 200 of the children of Central Food Ministrys clientsExpenses $1,096
- Diapers. Many of Central Food Ministrys families have small children and diapers are required.Expenses $426
- Contribution to Provision MinistriesExpenses $1,000
- Ministry: Central Food Ministry provides Bibles and devotionals in 3 languages for the clientsExpenses $500
- Christmas Party: Central Food Ministry invites 100 children and their families to a Christmas party that has been organized by CFM. Presents are provided as well as crafts and snacks.Expenses $150
- Liability and Workers Compensation insuranceExpenses $1,166
- Alarm system for securityExpenses $230
- Food: Central Food Ministry provides food for 5 days to approximately 2,000 people each month or about 6,800 households per year. Provision of food must include the transportation of the food proper storage of the food and disposal of spoiled food. Pest control and sanitation are essential for safe food handling. The telephone and computer are essential for registering clients and taking reservationsExpenses $40,367 · grants $15,000
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 04-3228313
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $193,973
- Income (IRS master file)
- $121,712
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2026 | $119,780 | $73,919 | $193,973 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $84,744 | $84,744 | $148,112 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $41,449 | $59,688 | $119,585 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $70,644 | $86,930 | $138,174 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | 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 04-3228313).
Questions about CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC
- What is the EIN of CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC is 04-3228313.
- Is CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC 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 CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTRAL FOOD MINISTRY INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $119,780, expenses of $73,919 and total assets of $193,973 at year end.
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