NEIGHBORS INC

Financials

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

222 GRAND AVENUE, SOUTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55075-2089

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

DAWN WAMBEKE, 222 GRAND AVE W, SOUTH ST PAUL, MN 550754000

Signed the 990

DAWN WAMBEKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(651) 455-5000

Website

WWW.NEIGHBORSMN.ORG

Return prepared by

OLSEN THIELEN & CO LTD

Mission

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS BUILD STABILITY TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY AND WELL-BEING.IN 1972, VOLUNTEERS FROM SIX LOCAL FAITH COMMUNITIES CAME TOGETHER TO HELP THEIR NEIGHBORS SUFFERING FROM AN ECONOMIC CRISIS. THE RESULT WAS NEIGHBORS, INC. AT THE TIME, BOTH THE SWIFT AND ARMOUR PACKING COMPANIES WERE CLOSING THEIR LOCAL MEAT PACKING OPERATIONS, REMOVING 9,000 JOBS FROM THE LOCAL ECONOMY. AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN NEED, AND THE PHILOSOPHY OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE TIME AND TALENT OF VOLUNTEERS CONTINUES. TODAY, NEIGHBORS OPERATES WITH THE HELP OF MORE THAN 30 FAITH COMMUNITIES, COUNTLESS LOCAL BUSINESSES, CIVIC GROUPS, FOUNDATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT GRANTS.

Program accomplishments

• SEE SCHEDULE OAT NEIGHBORS, INC., THE TRUE FORCE DRIVING OUR MISSION IS THE UNWAVERING PASSION OF OUR STAFF, BOARD, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS. THEIR COMMITMENT NOT ONLY DELIVERS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR 6,000 FAMILIES ANNUALLY, SUCH AS HEALTHY FOOD, AFFORDABLE CLOTHING, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERING SERVICES, BUT ALSO CULTIVATES RESILIENCE AND UPLIFTS DIGNITY. OUR WORK IS PERSON-CENTERED, AND WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH. WE PRIMARILY SERVE RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE IN DAKOTA COUNTY AND HAVE SEEN GROWTH IN HOUSEHOLDS FROM BOTH WASHINGTON AND RAMSEY COUNTIES. OF THOSE SERVED, INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY WITH THE FOLLOWING RACE/ETHNICITIES: 45% REPRESENT THE LATINE COMMUNITY, 34% WHITE, 13% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3% IDENTIFY AS ASIAN OR NATIVE AMERICAN AND 2% IDENTIFY AS MULTIRACIAL. ADDITIONALLY, MANY OF OUR SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON NOURISHING THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THEY HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. ADULTS AGES 18-64 MAKE UP 54% OF OUR FOOD SERVICES, WHILE CHILDREN AGE 0-17 YEARS MAKE UP 32% AND SENIORS AGE 65+ ACCOUNT FOR 14% OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. NEIGHBORS, INC. SERVES AS A SAFETY NET IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF HIGH-DIGNITY BASIC NEEDS SERVICES. WHILE ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE NECESSITIES IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION, WE ALSO FOCUS ON CONFRONTING SYSTEMIC ROOT CAUSES OF INSTABILITY. MOST NOTABLY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT. BY SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY, OUR SERVICES CONTRIBUTE TO THE BROADER WELLBEING OF ENTIRE FAMILIES, FOSTERING LONG-TERM RESILIENCE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.NEIGHBORS, INC. RESPONDED TO COMMUNITY CHALLENGES BY OFFERING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS:HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM:NEIGHBORS, INC. OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL GUESTS AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MINIMIZING BARRIERS TO FOOD ACCESS BY OFFERING INCLUSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES THAT UPHOLD DIGNITY AND CHOICE.ALL PERSONS SERVED RECEIVE THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF ADDRESS, LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, DISABILITY, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, RECEIPT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, OR AFFILIATION WITH A LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. THIS COMMITMENT REFLECTS NEIGHBORS' DEDICATION TO EQUITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF FOOD SERVICE DELIVERY.TO ACCOMMODATE DIVERSE NEEDS, NEIGHBORS OFFERS THREE PRIMARY METHODS FOR ACCESSING ITS ONSITE FOOD MARKET: IN-PERSON SHOPPING, CURBSIDE PICK-UP, AND HOME DELIVERY. ADDITIONALLY, NEIGHBORS, INC. OFFERS A VITAL ONSITE SERVICE KNOWN AS THE NOOK, WHICH IS A SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION AVAILABLE TWICE WEEKLY DESIGNED TO HELP CLOSE THE GAP IN HUNGER BETWEEN REGULAR FOOD SHELF APPOINTMENTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NINE LOCAL HOUSING COMMUNITIES, NEIGHBORS OPERATES SATELLITE FOOD MARKETS, WHICH BRINGS HEALTHY FOOD DIRECTLY TO RESIDENTS FACING COMPOUNDED BARRIERS SUCH AS LIMITED TRANSPORTATION. ALL SATELLITE LOCATIONS OFFER A PERSON-CHOICE MODEL, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SELECT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY, BAKERY ITEMS, MEAT, AND SHELF-STABLE GOODS. EMERGENCY FOOD PACKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, AND HOME DELIVERY IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR MOBILITY CHALLENGES.WHOLE-PERSON SUPPORT:THRIFT STORE: THE NEIGHBORS THRIFT STORE OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY, DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC AT ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE PRICES. TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, NEIGHBOR'S PROVIDES SEMI-ANNUAL GIFT CARDS THAT ALLOW RECIPIENTS TO OBTAIN ESSENTIAL ITEMS AT NO COST. THIS SUPPORT IS EXTENDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD, REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO DIGNITY AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING.MEANINGFUL REFERRALS: THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT TEAM PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN GUIDING INDIVIDUALS TOWARD NEIGHBORS' FULL SPECTRUM OF STABILITY AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICES. THEY ALSO LINK GUESTS TO EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND CHILDCARE BY OFFERING THOUGHTFUL REFERRALS THAT ADDRESS THE BROADER NEEDS OF EACH PERSON AND FAMILY.HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM: OUR HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM FACILITATES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OR SENIORS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SERVICES THROUGH NEIGHBORS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, SPONSORS ARE MATCHED WITH INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN NEED AND PURCHASE GIFTS THAT HELP BRING JOY AND WARMTH DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT:NEIGHBORS' FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN BUILDING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH FREE, PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND EDUCATION. WHILE FINANCIAL LITERACY REMAINS A KEY COMPONENT, THE PROGRAM INCREASINGLY FOCUSES ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, RECOGNIZING THAT STABLE INCOME IS FOUNDATIONAL TO FINANCIAL WELLBEING.PARTICIPANTS EARN INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS THROUGH OUR FORMAL TRAINING PARTNERS, WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CENTURY COLLEGE AND CRESCENT CAREER CENTER. BEYOND EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH FREE COLLEGE TRAINING, NEIGHBORS, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS CAREER COUNSELING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, RESUME AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE TODAY'S WORKFORCE. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDES GUIDANCE ON MANAGING MONEY AND DEBT, BUDGET DEVELOPMENT, AND UNDERSTANDING CREDIT REPORTS AND SCORES. THROUGH THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH, NEIGHBORS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE MEANINGFUL STEPS TOWARD FINANCIAL SECURITY AND GREATER FREEDOM OF CHOICE BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.NEIGHBORS, INC. IS COMMITTED TO HELPING CLIENTS ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE JOURNEY, FROM PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS TO SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. THIS INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR INTERVIEWS AND WORK, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH GAS CARDS AND BUS PASSES. FOR GUESTS WHO REQUIRE TECHNOLOGY TO COMPLETE JOB TRAINING OR COURSEWORK, NEIGHBORS, INC. PURCHASES LAPTOPS AND OTHER NECESSARY TOOLS. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED AND THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE.KEY FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STRENGTHS: MISSIONNEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS BUILD STABILITY TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY AND WELL-BEING.VISIONTO BE A TRUSTED, VALUED NEIGHBOR IN ADVANCING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY.VALUES- RESPECT. WE VALUE ALL PEOPLE. EVERY STORY MATTERS.- GENEROSITY. EVERYBODY BENEFITS WHEN TIME, TALENT AND RESOURCES ARE SHARED.- INCLUSION. DIVERSITY MAKES COMMUNITIES STRONGER.PRIORITIES- PROGRAMMING. EXPAND AND INTEGRATE PROGRAMS TO BETTER RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.- RESOURCES. GROW AND DIVERSIFY RESOURCES FOR CURRENT PROGRAMS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES.- ENGAGEMENT. INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND INVESTMENT THROUGH GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS.- CULTURE. FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE, SUPPORTIVE, AND MISSION-DRIVEN CULTURE.STAFF, BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS: NEIGHBORS HAS A TEAM OF 17 DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS, A 15-MEMBER VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 350+ VOLUNTEERS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING BY VOLUNTEERS IN 1972, NEIGHBORS, INC. HAS BEEN POWERED BY THE COMPASSION AND DEDICATION OF THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR TIME. TODAY, VOLUNTEERS REMAIN AT THE HEART OF OUR SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS, OFFERING CRITICAL SUPPORT THAT HELPS US UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITY AND CARRY OUT OUR MISSION. MORE THAN 350 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 27,574 HOURS DURING THIS PAST YEAR. A WIDE VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL'S AND ORGANIZATIONS' NEEDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) SHORT- OR LONG-TERM INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERISM, 2) GROUP VOLUNTEERISM, 3) INTERNSHIPS, 4) AMERICORPS, 5) SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.OUR 15-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPOSED OF ACCOMPLISHED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT NEIGHBORS, INC. AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE BOARD THAT REFLECTS THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT. EACH MEMBER BRINGS VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN AREAS SUCH AS HIGHER EDUCATION, REAL ESTATE, BANKING, ACCOUNTING, LAW, FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  Expenses $3,867,733 · grants $2,481,256 · revenue $119,315

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.

IRS record

EIN

41-1360294

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

1979

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Human services (P600)

Assets (IRS master file)

$3,390,935

Income (IRS master file)

$4,046,902

Filing history

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 41-1360294).

Questions about NEIGHBORS INC

What is the EIN of NEIGHBORS INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of NEIGHBORS INC is 41-1360294.

Is NEIGHBORS INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.

Are donations to NEIGHBORS INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does NEIGHBORS 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 NEIGHBORS INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did NEIGHBORS INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of NEIGHBORS INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAWN WAMBEKE.

Who are the officers and directors of NEIGHBORS INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,662 (DAWN WAMBEKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does NEIGHBORS INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,044,372, expenses of $4,169,033 and total assets of $3,390,935 at year end.

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