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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1854158

THE FOOD CENTER

Tax-exempt · WARRENSBURG, MO 64093

Financials

$187K$232K2023$217K$219K2024$286K$180K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE FOOD CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$285,701$179,895$105,806$530,766$0$530,766
December 31, 2024990$216,902$219,319-$2,417$427,035$0$427,035
December 31, 2023990-EZ$187,256$232,057-$44,801$429,452–$429,452
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$271,154
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14,547
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$40,646
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,310
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,281
Occupancy
$49,235
Depreciation
$5,312
Program services (functional)
$163,852
Management and general (functional)
$16,043

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$427,035
Total assets, end of year
$530,766
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$530,766
Land, buildings and equipment
$16,117
Net assets without donor restrictions
$500,766
Net assets with donor restrictions
$30,000
Gross receipts
$285,701
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1999
State of legal domicile
MO

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARB SINEYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RODGER SHARPETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUE COTTRILLVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHRISTI RIDDLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANITA NORMANDirector
Trustee or director
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANITA NORMANDirector
Trustee or director
40$21,969
BARB SINEYPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RODGER SHARPETreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUE COTTRILLVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CHRISTI RIDDLESecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANITA NORMANPresident5$20,129
LEITH SETTERDirector5$7,887
RODGER SHARPEVice President5$0
BARBARA SUE COTTRILLSecretary5$0
TERESA LAIRTreasurer5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 872, WARRENSBURG, MO 64093-0872
In care of
% LEITH SETTER FINANCIAL SEC
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ANITA NORMAN, PO BOX 872, WARRENSBURG, MO 64093
Signed the 990
ANITA NORMAN, Director
Phone
(660) 747-6188
Return prepared by
TERESA COLSTER CPA LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THOSE IN NEED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOOD PANTRY: PROVIDE FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS TO APPROXIMATELY 400 FAMILIES IN NEED PER MONTH IN JOHNSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
    Expenses $131,456
  • CHRISTMAS STORE: PROVIDE A CHRISTMAS MEAL FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH FOOD INSECURITY.
    Expenses $14,058
  • CLOTHES CLOSET: PROVIDES CLOTHING AND LINENS TO THOSE IN NEED AT LITTLE OR NO COST. PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF ITEMS USED TO FUND THE FOOD PANTRY ACTIVITIES.
    Expenses $12,932
  • CROP WALK: A COMMUNITY BASED WALKING EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHURCH WORLD SERVICE WITH 25% OF FUNDS COLLECTED REMAINING WITH THE FOOD CENTER
    Expenses $5,406

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1854158
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
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$530,766
Income (IRS master file)
$285,701

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$285,701$179,895$530,766IRS
990December 2024$216,902$219,319$427,035IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$187,256$232,057$429,452XML
990December 2022$234,450$142,864$475,188IRS
990December 2021$201,332$103,123$383,259IRS

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 43-1854158).

Questions about THE FOOD CENTER

What is the EIN of THE FOOD CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE FOOD CENTER is 43-1854158.
Is THE FOOD CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
Are donations to THE FOOD CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE FOOD CENTER 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 THE FOOD CENTER due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE FOOD CENTER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THE FOOD CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ANITA NORMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of THE FOOD CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE FOOD CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $285,701, expenses of $179,895 and total assets of $530,766 at year end.

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