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Meals From The Heartland

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition / Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.93M (2023)

Expenses
$3.27M (2023)

Total Assets
$3.33M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$125k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,928,865
Expenses
$3,271,301
Net Income
-$342,436
Net Assets
$3,204,059
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,931,408
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,464
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$9,007
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,329,557
Total Liabilities $125,498
Net Assets $3,204,059
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg Dehaai (Executive Di) $74,567 $0 $11,898
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Campbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Ferin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ahmed Ibrahim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Lowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Rinehart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sabin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Doug Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,770,042
Expenses
$3,338,283
Net Income
-$568,241
Net Assets
$3,497,713
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,796,509
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,343
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$30,810
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,635,922
Total Liabilities $138,209
Net Assets $3,497,713
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg Dehaai (Executive Di) $75,102 $0 $8,612
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Campbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Ferin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Lowe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Rinehart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sabin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Doug Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,488,215
Expenses
$2,205,774
Net Income
$282,441
Net Assets
$4,093,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,517,861
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,103
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$41,749
Sales of Assets $9,000
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,328,328
Total Liabilities $235,056
Net Assets $4,093,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg Dehaai (Executive Di) $72,968 $0 $8,353
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Rinehart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heather Campbell (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Ferin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Sabin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Balmer Left Sept 2021 (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Doug Shelton (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,011,968
Expenses
$2,247,090
Net Income
-$235,122
Net Assets
$3,755,828
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,025,314
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,764
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$16,627
Sales of Assets $517
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,594
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $828
0.0%
Other Salaries and Wages $458,477
20.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,912,157
Total Liabilities $156,329
Net Assets $3,755,828
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg Dehaai (Executive Di) $75,595 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cownie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Brian Balmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Rinehart (Director) $0 $0 $0
Doug Shelton (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Bunz (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,844,845
Expenses
$2,541,107
Net Income
$303,738
Net Assets
$3,945,272
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,876,680
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5,640
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$37,475
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $76,725
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $2,822
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $430,454
16.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,097,441
Total Liabilities $152,169
Net Assets $3,945,272
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Bunz (Executive Di) $76,725 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cownie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heseman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Falvey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alyssa Sundell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,346,134
Expenses
$2,205,888
Net Income
$140,246
Net Assets
$3,571,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,327,573
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,834
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,727
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,124
0.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $413,212
18.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,649,775
Total Liabilities $78,339
Net Assets $3,571,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Bunz (Executive Di) $75,000 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cownie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heseman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Falvey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alyssa Sundell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,052,363
Expenses
$2,319,414
Net Income
-$267,051
Net Assets
$3,418,918
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,999,016
97.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,659
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,688
2.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
3.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $3,693
0.2%
Other Salaries and Wages $383,709
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,518,359
Total Liabilities $99,441
Net Assets $3,418,918
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Bunz (Executive Di) $75,000 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Long (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cownie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heseman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Linbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Bunney (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Falvey (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,856,674
Expenses
$2,155,788
Net Income
-$299,114
Net Assets
$3,633,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,849,885
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,789
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,000
3.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $315,518
14.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,754,672
Total Liabilities $121,032
Net Assets $3,633,640
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Bunz (Executive Di) $75,000 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Rebecca Young (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Long (Asst Secreta) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Mccollum (Asst Treasur) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Strategic Pl) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Main Event) $0 $0 $0
Rod Kubat (General Coun) $0 $0 $0
Steve Carlson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Peter Cownie (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heseman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lauterbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Linbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Schmidt (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,363,907
Expenses
$1,775,442
Net Income
$588,465
Net Assets
$4,065,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,360,965
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,942
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $86,986
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $254,505
14.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,088,125
Total Liabilities $22,408
Net Assets $4,065,717
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Bunz (Executive Di) $67,067 $0 $0
Dave Bradley (Sec. & Prior) $19,919 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Long (Asst Secreta) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Mccollum (Asst Treasur) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Strategic Pl) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Main Event) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heseman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lauterbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tracy Linbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sporrer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,950,219
Expenses
$1,437,491
Net Income
$512,728
Net Assets
$3,372,843
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,949,060
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $734
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $425
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,292
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,498
8.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,441,412
Total Liabilities $68,569
Net Assets $3,372,843
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Bradley (Executive Director) $68,292 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Mccollum (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Long (Assistant Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Strategic Planner) $0 $0 $0
Kim Dreher (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Williams (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Heseman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lauterbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Sommerfeld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sporrer (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Sorensen (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,911,966
Expenses
$1,061,776
Net Income
$850,190
Net Assets
$2,826,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,907,865
99.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,101
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,292
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,090
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,192,968
Total Liabilities $366,565
Net Assets $2,826,403
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Bradley (Executive Director) $68,292 $0 $0
Jerry Armstrong (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Keen (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Dan Koestner (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gordon Mccollum (Assistant Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Long (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Austin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rob Best (Director) $0 $0 $0
Heidi Carter (Director) $0 $0 $0
Andrea James Iverson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Lauterbach (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tom Pohl (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathie Sommerfeld (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Sporrer (Director) $0 $0 $0
April Talbot (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alan Wells (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,159,598
Expenses
$816,643
Net Income
$1,342,955
Net Assets
$1,958,868
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,158,755
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $843
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,068
10.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,985,153
Total Liabilities $26,285
Net Assets $1,958,868

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$934,675
Expenses
$691,102
Net Income
$243,573
Net Assets
$615,913
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $933,991
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $684
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $7,302
1.1%
Other Salaries and Wages $13,163
1.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $644,482
Total Liabilities $28,569
Net Assets $615,913

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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