Nonprofit · EIN 22-2717615
BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC
Tax-exempt · AUGUSTA, ME 04330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,309,850 | $2,235,563 | $74,287 | $5,446,367 | $1,372,250 | $4,074,117 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,206,340 | $1,953,545 | $252,795 | $5,034,597 | $1,132,444 | $3,902,153 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,382,343
- of which government grants
- $720,142
- Program service revenue
- $822,372
- Investment income
- $96,254
- Net rental income
- -$11,566
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $14,340
- Other revenue
- $8,881
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $17,518
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,146
- Other salaries and wages
- $631,054
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $891,865
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $4,201
- Accounting fees
- $50,711
- Occupancy
- $220,237
- Travel
- $9,303
- Depreciation
- $177,228
- Program services (functional)
- $1,912,144
- Management and general (functional)
- $321,076
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,343
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,034,597
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,446,367
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,372,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,074,117
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,773,708
- Publicly traded securities
- $955,106
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,032,438
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $41,679
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$11,566
- Gross receipts
- $2,338,254
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- ME
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA ABBOTT | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $114,687 | $10,018 |
| JESSICA WILBUR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE WILTUCK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DUNCKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY GERARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LORANA LALIBERTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAREK GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUHIER ALASKARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA FIFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEWIS MCALISTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA ABBOTT | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $107,714 | $3,210 |
| JESSICA WILBUR | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHARINE WILTUCK | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH DUNCKEL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY GERARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BURRILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAREK GRANT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUHIER ALASKARI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA FIFIELD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 159 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330-4754
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VICTORIA ABBOTT, 157 WATER STREET, AUGUSTA, ME 04330
- Signed the 990
- VICTORIA ABBOTT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (207) 626-3434
- Website
- MAINEBREADOFLIFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ONE RIVER CPAS
Mission
BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES FEEDS THE HUNGRY, SHELTERS THE HOMELESS, AND PROVIDES SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. GOD CALLS US TO MINISTER TO ONE ANOTHER AND ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.
Program accomplishments
- BOLM HOUSING - BOLM OFFERS TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT HOUSING IN PREPARING CLIENTS FOR A STABLE AND GROUNDED LIFE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. BY OFFERING CLEAN, SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING CHOICES TO CLIENTS, BOLM CAN FURTHER FACILITATE THEIR TRANSITIONS FROM HOMELESSNESS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND BREAK WHAT IS OFTEN A CYCLE IN LIFE OF BOTH POVERTY AND INTERMITTENT HOMELESSNESS. BOLM HAS 101 UNITS OF HOUSING IN THE AUGUSTA AREA. MANY OF THESE UNITS ARE SUBSIDIZED AND OFFER TENANT-BASED ASSISTANCE, WHICH REDUCES THE COST OF RENT FOR A FAMILY OR SINGLE PAYING FOR THAT APARTMENT.Expenses $607,456 · revenue $806,372
- SHELTER - STARTED IN 1986, THE HOMELESS SHELTER OFFERS A WARM, WELCOMING, AND SAFE FACILITY TO THOSE NEEDING SHELTER. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 40 FAMILY SHELTER BEDS, 14 VETERAN SHELTER BEDS AND 101 UNITS OF HOUSING. CURRENTLY WE SEE A MIX OF FAMILIES, COUPLES, SINGLE PARENTS WITH CHILDREN, AND SINGLES. -THE FAMILY SHELTER ACCOMMODATES 26 BEDS AND THERE ARE UNIQUE OCCASIONS WHERE WE WILL PUT SOMEONE ON THE COUCH FOR A SPECIAL NEED. WE COMMONLY SEE 8,700 BED DAYS PER YEAR FOR OCCUPANCY. THIS NUMBER COMES FROM ADDING UP THE NUMBER OF BEDS THAT ARE FILLED EACH NIGHT FOR A CALENDAR YEAR. -OUR VETERANS' SHELTER ACCOMMODATES 14 BEDS AND ALL BEDS ARE FILLED IN COLLABORATION WITH TOGUS MEDICAL CENTER HOMLESS SERVICES. THIS MEANS WE CANNOT TAKE VETERANS OFF THE STREET AND INTO THE SHELTER WITHOUT THEM FIRST GOING THROUGH SERVICES AT TOGUS. WE COMMONLY SEE 4,500 BED NIGHTS PER CALENDAR YEAR AT THE VETERANS SHELTER. -WE HAVE A TOTAL OF 101 UNITS OF HOUSING IN THE CITY OF AUGUSTA AND THIS IS A COMBINATION OF TRANSITIONAL, PERMANENT AND GUEST HOUSE/LODGER ACCOMODATIONS. WE HAVE 48 UNITS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED PERMANENT HOUSING AND 12 UNITS ARE IDENTIFIED AS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING APARTMENTS. WE ALSO HAVE ONE BUILDING WHICH IS CALLED A GUEST HOUSE/LODGER AND THIS BUILDING HAS 23 SMALL UNITS WITHIN IT, AND A SECOND BUILDING OFFERING 2 APARTMENTS AND 2 SUITES FOR A TOTAL OF 18 UNITS IN THE BUILDING. OUR CURRENT OCCUPANCY RATE FOR OUR APARTMENTS ARE APPROX. 90%.Expenses $704,570
- SOUP KITCHEN - PROVIDES BREAKFAST AND NOONTIME MEALS TO THE HUNGRY, AS WELL AS A RESOURCE CENTER. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES COUNCELING AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS. THE SOUP KITCHEN IS MORE OF A "FULL MEAL" KITCHEN IN THAT IT PROVIDES A COMPLETE, HOT MEAL MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE SOUP KITCHEN OFFERS A SMALL, BUT WELCOMING SPACE TO ANYONE SEEKING A HOT MEAL, NO QUESTIONS ASKED. ONE PAID STAFF PERSON OVERSEES THE KITCHEN WITH THE HELP OF HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS. WE OFFER TAKE HOME MEALS FOR THOSE WHO ARE HOMEBOUND OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO ENTER THE SOUP KITCHEN SETTING. THROUGH GENEROUS FOOD DONATIONS FROM BUSINESSES AND THE COMMUNITY, WE ARE ABLE TO SHARE OUR DONATED FOOD WITH OTHER SHELTERS, OTHER AREA FOOD BANKS, CHURCH FOOD CUPBOARDS, AND A PARTNER SHELTER, THE FAMILY VIOLENCE PROJECT. THE SOUP KITCHEN IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FOR BREAKFAST FROM 8:30AM - 9:30AM AND LUNCH FROM 11AM TO 12:30 PM. OVER 6,000 HOURS ARE VOLUNTEERED EACH YEAR HELPING WITH DONATION PICKUPS, PREPARATION, SERVING AND CLEANING. IN 2023 BOLM WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE OVER 33,000 HIGH QUALITY MEALS IN OUR SOUP KITCHEN.Expenses $536,804
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT - THE CENTER FOR LIFE SKILLS IS A KEY COMPONENT IN A GUEST'S TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO STABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY. STARTED IN 2005 WITH A FOCUS ON VOCATIONAL JOB SKILLS, IT HAS EVOLVED TO A MULTIFACETED TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SOURCE FOR OUR GUESTS. THE FACILITY IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE CLASSROOM TRAINING, SMALL GROUP SESSIONS OR INDIVIDUAL INTERNET USE FOR JOB SEARCHES, HOUSEING SEARCHES, OR ACCESS TO OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES RELATED TO THE TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO STABILITY. WE ARE IN THE BUSINESS OF OFFERING HOPE AT BOLM. THOSE WHO STAY WITH US ARE CONNECTED TO EXPERIENCED CASE MANAGERS, WHO WORK WITH THE WHOLE PERSONS AND THE VARYING ELEMENTS THAT HAVE LED THEM TO HOMELESSNESS. EVERY STAFF MEMBER AT BOLM PLAYS A ROLE IN SUPPORTING SUCCESS WITH EACH CLIENT, BY HELPING THEM TO COMPLETE HOUSING APPLICATIONS, SEARCH FOR EMPLOYMENT AND APARTMENTS, DEVELOP NEW LIFE SKILLS, ACCESS CARE FOR BOTH THEIR MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AND WE CHEERLEAD EACH AND EVERY SUCCESS. BOLM ALSO SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY THROUGH A BENEVOLENCE PROGRAM, WHICH RECEIVES REQUESTS FOR MANY NEEDS RANGING FROM HELP WITH OBTAINING A BIRTH CERTIFICATE, TO SUPPORT WITH AN APARTMENT SECURITY DEPOSIT OR THE PAYMENT OF AN ELECTRICAL BILL. WHEN REVIEWING A BENEVOLENCE REQUEST, WE LOOK TO SEE IF OUR CONTRIBUTION WILL IMMEDIATELY RECTIFY OR IMPACT THE PROBLEM AT HAND AND HELP THAT PERSON GET BACK ON THEIR FEET.Expenses $63,314 · revenue $16,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2717615
- 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
- 1987
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,446,367
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,338,254
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,309,850 | $2,235,563 | $5,446,367 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,206,340 | $1,953,545 | $5,034,597 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,688,939 | $2,201,107 | $4,813,224 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 22-2717615).
Questions about BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC
- What is the EIN of BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC is 22-2717615.
- Is BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
- Are donations to BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES 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 BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VICTORIA ABBOTT.
- Who are the officers and directors of BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,687 (VICTORIA ABBOTT, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does BREAD OF LIFE MINISTRIES INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,309,850, expenses of $2,235,563 and total assets of $5,446,367 at year end.
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