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Nonprofit · EIN 81-4446868

COKATO FOOD SHELF

Tax-exempt · COKATO, MN 55321

Financials

$51K$56K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COKATO FOOD SHELF by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990-EZ$51,093$55,964-$4,871$220,093$230$219,863
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$49,495
Investment income
$1,598

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$4,098
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,825
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$1,938
Occupancy
$12,880
Other expenses
$36,321
Program services (functional)
$52,959

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$163,136
Total assets, end of year
$220,093
Total liabilities, end of year
$230
Net assets, end of year
$219,863
Cash, savings and investments
$161,009
Land and buildings
$59,084
Gross receipts
$51,093

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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHRISTINE GLOEGEBOARD SECRET6$4,098
TONY ONNENBOARD MEMBER1$0
ALLEN JONESTREASURER4$0
MARK OLSONTRUSTEE1$0
DALE HARRISBOARD CHAIRM1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1034, COKATO, MN 55321-1034
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO BOX 1034, COKATO MN 55321
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
ALLEN JONES, 180 JOHNSON AVE NW, COKATO MN 55321
Signed the 990-EZ
ALLEN JONES, TREASURER
Phone
(320) 333-7877
Return prepared by
PIEHL HANSON BECKMAN PA

Mission

COKATO FOOD SHELF'S PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TO THOSE IN NEED LIVING IN THE 55321 COKATO ZIP CODE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • COKATO FOOD SHELF PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SHELF STABLE FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN COKATO, MN. WE ACCEPT DONATIONS OF FOOD, TOILETRIES, PAPER PRODUCTS, AND MONEY FROM LOCAL CHURCHES, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, BUSINESSES, AND ORGANIZATIONS. HOUSEHOLDS IN NEED ARE GIVEN SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD BASED ON THE ITEMS THAT HAVE BEEN DONATED AND PURCHASED TO DISTRIBUTE. AS FUNDS PERMIT, WE ALSO PROVIDE HOUSEHOLDS WITH A VOUCHER TO BE USED AT "THE MARKETPLACE," THE GROCERY STORE IN COKATO, TO BE REDEEMED FOR THEIR CHOICE OF MILK, BREAD, EGGS, MEAT, AND FRESH PRODUCE WITHIN THE DOLLAR AMOUNT LISTED ON THE VOUCHER. THE MARKETPLACE RETURNS THE VOUCHERS TO COKATO FOOD SHELF WITH COPIES OF THE RECEIPTS AND COKATO FOOD SHELF PAYS THE BILL WITH MONEY THAT HAS BEEN DONATED.
    Expenses $52,959

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-4446868
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: ALLEN JONES
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2024
Officer: ALLEN JONES
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2023$51,093$55,964$220,093XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: TONY ONNEN
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: TONY ONNEN
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: TONY ONNEN
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-4446868).

Questions about COKATO FOOD SHELF

What is the EIN of COKATO FOOD SHELF?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COKATO FOOD SHELF is 81-4446868.
Is COKATO FOOD SHELF tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to COKATO FOOD SHELF tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COKATO FOOD SHELF file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of COKATO FOOD SHELF 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 COKATO FOOD SHELF last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COKATO FOOD SHELF?
The 990-N for 2025 names ALLEN JONES.
Who are the officers and directors of COKATO FOOD SHELF?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $4,098 (CHRISTINE GLOEGE, BOARD SECRET).
How much revenue does COKATO FOOD SHELF have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $51,093, expenses of $55,964 and total assets of $220,093 at year end.

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