Nonprofit · EIN 92-0141715
DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN
Tax-exempt · ANCHORAGE, AK 99520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,765,140 | $2,686,762 | $78,378 | $5,223,447 | $1,130,733 | $4,092,714 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,515,949 | $2,568,679 | -$52,730 | $5,136,775 | $1,122,439 | $4,014,336 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,364,724 | $2,362,670 | $2,054 | $5,221,164 | $1,167,933 | $4,053,231 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,546,177
- of which government grants
- $296,948
- Program service revenue
- $221,414
- Investment income
- -$3,045
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,132
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $594
- Other revenue
- $594
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,102,447
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,343,547
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $286
- Accounting fees
- $45,145
- Occupancy
- $231,873
- Travel
- $21,588
- Depreciation
- $193,419
- Program services (functional)
- $2,537,584
- Management and general (functional)
- $99,030
- Fundraising (functional)
- $50,148
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,136,775
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,223,447
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,130,733
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,092,714
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,985,412
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,092,714
- Gross receipts
- $2,768,272
- Employees
- 47
- Volunteers
- 3,192
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- AK
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRIE LAURIE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| JOHN J BENTZ BEGAN 1224 | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| DEAN WILLIAMS BEGAN 125 | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| BRAD MILLER THRU 125 | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| LINDA WAGGONER FROM 1024 - 125 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| RUTH PACKO FROM 125 - 126 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES MARTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LORRAINE O'NEAL | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PAULA BIRMINGHAM BEGAN 1224 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JENNY DAVIS BEGAN 1224 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRIE LAURIE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $88,315 |
| LORRAINE O'NEAL | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| JOHN J BENTZ | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES MARTIN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| ANDREA MCCORMICK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BRAD MILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| LINDA WAGGONER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RUTH PACK TERM BEGAN 324 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrie Laurie | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $104,204 | $9,300 |
| Linda Waggoner | Member Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Gamache | Member Trustee or director | 0.38 | $0 | $0 |
| James Martin | Member Trustee or director | 7.69 | $0 | $0 |
| Marsha Oberlender | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lorraine ONeal | President Trustee or director, Officer | 16 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Bentz | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1.15 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea McCormick | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 202684, ANCHORAGE, AK 99520-2684
- In care of
- % KATYA KOTEFF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERRIE LAURIE, PO BOX 202684, ANCHORAGE, AK 99520
- Signed the 990
- JOHN J BENTZ BEGAN 1224, CHAIRMAN
- Phone
- (907) 277-4302
- Website
- WWW.DOWNTOWNHOPECENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PORTER & ALLISON INC
Mission
THE DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN HOPE CENTER, INSPIRED BY THE LOVE OF GOD, OFFERS THOSE IN NEED SUPPORT, SHELTER, SUSTENANCE AND SKILLS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- FEED ME HOPE CULINARY ARTS AND BAKERY PROGRAM: THE CULINARY PROGRAM IS A 16-WEEK CULINARY ARTS JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED MEN AND WOMEN TO ACHIEVE SELF- SUFFICIENCY THROUGH LIFE SKILLS, JOB SKILL TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. THE FEED ME HOPE BAKERY JOB TRAINING OFFERS WOMEN FROM THE SHELTER THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP SKILLS THEY NEED TO EFFECTIVELY OPERATE A FULLY FUNCTIONING BAKERY. WHILE IN THE FMH BAKERY PROGRAM THE WOMEN BAKE BREAD FOR OUR DAILY LUNCH FEEDING PROGRAM, FILL ORDERS DAILY FOR CUSTOMERS AND LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS, AND OPERATE A FOOD TRUCK AT LOCAL MARKETS ON THE WEEKENDS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUED DESCRIPTION.Expenses $1,502,095 · revenue $105,664
- WOMENS SHELTER PROVIDES A WARM, HEALTHY, AND SECURE PLACE TO SLEEP EIGHTY (80) WOMEN EACH NIGHT. THEY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWER AND HAVE THEIR LAUNDRY DONE. IN ADDITION, THE WOMEN RESIDING IN OUR SHELTER RECEIVED THREE (3) HEALTHY MEALS EACH DAY FOR A TOTAL OF 73,356 MEALS. HEALTHY SNACKS ARE ALSO OFFERED DURING THE DAY.Expenses $643,368
- SUITE HOPE IS DOWNTOWN HOPE CENTERS TRANSITIONAL AND STUDENT HOUSING PROGRAM. CURRENTLY 5 STUDENTS AND 15 GRADUATES FROM THE FEED ME HOPE CULINARY ARTS AND FEEDING PROGRAM LIVE IN THE FACILITY. NINE GRADUATES RESIDING AT SUITE HOPE ARE EMPLOYED BY DOWNTOWN HOPE CENTER. THE ADDITIONAL 6 GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN THE COMMUNITY AND PAY A PROGRAM FEE TO RESIDE AT SUITE HOPE FOR 1 YEAR.Expenses $231,114 · revenue $115,750
- SHOWER HOUSE: PROVIDES WARM SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY SERVICE 5 DAYS A WEEK. A CLOTHING ROOM PROVIDES FRESH, CLEAN CLOTHING FROM DONATED ITEMS 5 DAYS A WEEK. THE SHOWERS AND LAUNDRY SERVICE ARE PROVIDED FOR THE WOMENS SHELTER 7 DAYS A WEEK. 8100 SHOWERS WERE PROVIDED, ALONG WITH 10,100 LOADS OF LAUNDRY, AND 21,225 INDIVIDUALS WERE PROVIDED CLOTHING, MAIL, AND COFFEE SERVICE DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $161,007
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0141715
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,223,447
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,768,272
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,765,140 | $2,686,762 | $5,223,447 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,515,949 | $2,568,679 | $5,136,775 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,364,724 | $2,362,670 | $5,221,164 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,215,412 | $1,981,122 | $5,350,440 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 92-0141715).
Questions about DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN
- What is the EIN of DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN is 92-0141715.
- Is DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN 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 DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names SHERRIE LAURIE.
- Who are the officers and directors of DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (SHERRIE LAURIE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does DOWNTOWN SOUP KITCHEN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,765,140, expenses of $2,686,762 and total assets of $5,223,447 at year end.
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