Nonprofit · EIN 23-7306337
MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY
Also known as MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY
Tax-exempt · PACOIMA, CA 91331
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $10,832,937 | $10,959,490 | -$126,553 | $12,197,404 | $317,452 | $11,879,952 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $13,261,479 | $12,307,490 | $953,989 | $12,189,488 | $361,932 | $11,827,556 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,593,258
- of which government grants
- $1,448,206
- Program service revenue
- $971,205
- Investment income
- $178,423
- Net rental income
- $89,998
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,000
- Other revenue
- $90,051
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,529,673
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $718,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,921,657
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,109,244
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,884
- Accounting fees
- $29,000
- Occupancy
- $8,911
- Travel
- $21,391
- Depreciation
- $279,957
- Program services (functional)
- $9,364,047
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,051,552
- Fundraising (functional)
- $543,891
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $12,189,488
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,197,404
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $317,452
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,879,952
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,552,388
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,602,467
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,319,003
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $560,949
- Gross receipts
- $10,914,611
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 1,002
- Year formed
- 1976
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Marinaccio | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $197,556 | $19,413 |
| Chanya Blumenkrantz | Chief Development Officer Officer | 40 | $171,839 | $16,336 |
| Jenny Gutierrez | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $137,199 | $0 |
| Scott Mikels | Chief Financial Officer (end 12/24) Officer | 40 | $126,072 | $10,114 |
| Maria Jimenez | Managing Director Program Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,889 | $0 |
| Jesus Cano | Chief Financial Officer (start 9/24) Officer | 40 | $39,420 | $611 |
| Alex Hemmelgam | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margo Messina | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Turner | Secretary (end 5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Bahamon | Board Member to Sec. (trans 5/24) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Brown | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Rawitch | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Villafana | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Taylor Vernon | Board Member (start 5/24) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Marinaccio | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $171,200 | $12,887 |
| Chanya Blumenkrantz | Chief Development Officer Officer | 40 | $148,848 | $13,173 |
| Scott Mikels | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 40 | $127,459 | $8,991 |
| Jenny Gutierrez | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $130,812 | $0 |
| Robert Rawitch | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janice Boafo | Vice Chair (end 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Hemmelgam | Bd. Mbr. to Vice Chair (trans 2/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sally Turner | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Fred Roupp | Treasurer (end 1/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Brown | Bd. Mbr. to Treasurer (trans 2/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paula Bahamon | Board Member (start 1/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Martinez | Board Member (end 7/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Margo Messina | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ron Villafana | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10641 SAN FERNANDO RD, PACOIMA, CA 91331-2626
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Janet Marinaccio, 10641 San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331
- Signed the 990
- Janet Marinaccio, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (818) 896-0246
- Return prepared by
- Harrington Group CPAs LLP
Mission
For more than half a century, MEND has been a lifeline for the most vulnerable families, individuals, and seniors, offering services rooted in dignity and respect. What began in a humble Valley garage has grown into a cornerstone of the San Fernando Valley community, supporting thousands with crisis services and long-term intensive case management.
Program accomplishments
- The COMMUNITY NOURISHMENT PROGRAMS (CNP) are MEND's most extensive services, providing food-insecure people in over 202 Los Angeles zip codes with regular access to good nutrition. In 2024, CNP distributed 3.4 million lbs. of fresh groceries and pantry staples - with 665,000 lbs. going to 44 local food pantries. Collectively, these services allowed people in need to consume 2.8 million meals.Expenses $7,070,689 · grants $6,273,773 · revenue $971,205
- HERE WE THRIVE is an umbrella for several services, chief among them: Pathways to Wellness for participants with a diet-related chronic health disease, Living Wise + Well targeted to low-income, older adults, Gateways Employment Services offering work readiness & job placement, Enhanced Care Management for low-income patients on Medi-Cal, and finally, Connections, which provides resource navigation & referrals.HOPE & CARE support services offer resources, referrals, and system navigation for mental health services as well as supportive services, such as diapers, wipes, household items, utility assistance, and other necessities for families with children aged 0-5. Hope & Care also oversees our First Step services for the homeless and supports them with hygiene products, clean clothing, and curated food bags, along with referrals to additional services.Expenses $2,293,358 · grants $255,900
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
- 23-7306337
- 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
- 1976
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,197,404
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,914,611
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $13,261,479 | $12,307,490 | $12,189,488 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $11,451,857 | $10,985,153 | $11,056,762 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY
- What is the EIN of MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY is 23-7306337.
- Is MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1976.
- Are donations to MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY 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 MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY 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 MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY 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 MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Janet Marinaccio.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $197,556 (Janet Marinaccio, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $10,832,937, expenses of $10,959,490 and total assets of $12,197,404 at year end.
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