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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2880883

ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN

Tax-exempt · SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060

Financials

$218K$210K2023$311K$253K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$310,964$252,924$58,040$1,339,442$0$1,339,442
December 31, 2023990$218,455$210,016$8,439$1,281,402$0$1,281,402
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$299,263
of which government grants
$28,405
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,701
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$61,754
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$74,064
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,439
Accounting fees
$1,045
Occupancy
$75,378
Program services (functional)
$195,873
Management and general (functional)
$42,238
Fundraising (functional)
$14,813

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,281,402
Total assets, end of year
$1,339,442
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,339,442
Land, buildings and equipment
$668,518
Gross receipts
$310,964
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1983
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD CROWEKITCHEN DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$37,400$21,353
RONALD BRADYKITCHEN DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$3,000$0
WAYNE SHAFFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
MIKE SHUMATETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LOU VERSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIMBERLY SHUTESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
MORGAN WILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RICHARD CROWEKITCHEN DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$22,000$18,410
WAYNE SHAFFERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0$0
MIKE SHUMATETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LOU VERSMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KATHRYN MANUSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
BERNADETTE ERLACHWEBSITE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELBINA RAFIZADEHHOLY CROSS OUTREACH
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MORGAN WILEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
205 MORA ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060-2715
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WAYNE SHAFFER, 205 MORA STREET, SANTA CRUZ, CA 950602715
Signed the 990
WAYNE SHAFFER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(831) 462-6764
Return prepared by
KEELEY & CLEVELAND INC APAC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2880883 or by the name ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

PROVISION OF FOOD & SHELTER TO THE HOMELESS AND NEEDY

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN SERVING MEALS TO THE HUNGRY IN SANTA CRUZ FOR OVER 35 YEARS. EACH DAY A HEARTY MEAL OF SOUP, SALAD, BREAD, COFFEE AND MILK ARE SERVED TO OVER 130 PEOPLE AT NOON. THERE ARE AN ESTIMATED 400 PEOPLE WHO SLEEP OUTSIDE IN SANTA CRUZ AND IT IS DIFFICULT FOR ONE AGENCY TO HANDLE ALL THEIR NEEDS. THE KITCHEN IS ONE PLACE WHERE THOSE IN NEED WILL FIND A KIND WELCOME, FOOD AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO REST IN SAFETY. ALL IN NEED REGARDLESS OF RACE, CREED, COLOR OR SEX. EACH DAY A DIFFERENT SOUP IS SERVED IN ADDITION TO THE SALAD, FRUIT, BREAD AND MILK. A WHOLESOME VARIETY OF FILLING SOUP AND HOMEMADE SALAD DRESSINGS HELP TO CREATE A COMPLETE MEAL. DESSERTS ARE ALSO SERVED WHEN AVAILABLE. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE SHOWERS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE DAILY FROM 11:00 AM TO 1:00 PM. CLOTHING IS DISTRIBUTED ON MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY. SHIRTS, PANTS, SOCKS, OUTERWEAR AND CLOTHING ARE AVAILABLE TO OUR GUESTS.
    Expenses $195,873

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2880883
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
1983
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,339,442
Income (IRS master file)
$310,964

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$310,964$252,924$1,339,442XML
990December 2023$218,455$210,016$1,281,402XML
990December 2022$478,809$280,783$1,272,963IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 94-2880883).

Questions about ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN

What is the EIN of ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN is 94-2880883.
Is ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC 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 ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN 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 ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN 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 ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WAYNE SHAFFER.
Who are the officers and directors of ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $37,400 (RICHARD CROWE, KITCHEN DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC KITCHEN have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $310,964, expenses of $252,924 and total assets of $1,339,442 at year end.

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