Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Oakdale, Minnesota, registered in 1984, with $20,961,547 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
8264 4th St N, Oakdale, MN, 55128 EIN 36-3298764 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$21.0M
▲ 18.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$20.8M
Net assets
$2.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $369K (FY2013) to $21.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $854KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.2M
Total liabilities
$854K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,961,547▲18.8% | $20,814,728▲21.8% | $2,360,065▲6.6% | $3,213,961▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $17,647,260▲33.9% | $17,092,413▲28.8% | $2,213,246▲33.4% | $3,254,722▲80.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $13,182,255▲56.6% | $13,265,558▲60.5% | $1,658,743▼24.4% | $1,807,121▼19.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,416,140▲36.0% | $8,266,712▲59.1% | $2,195,030▲7.3% | $2,243,771▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,189,127▲404% | $5,197,489▲352% | $2,044,892▲91.6% | $2,080,321▲55.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,227,753▼5.0% | $1,149,586▲12.7% | $1,067,000▲7.9% | $1,337,407▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,292,928▼8.6% | $1,019,760▲1.0% | $988,833▲25.0% | $1,266,401▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,414,538▲56.3% | $1,010,113▲28.8% | $791,113▲107% | $1,013,448▲166% | 990 |
| 2016 | $904,947▲74.9% | $784,166▲54.2% | $381,487▲69.2% | $381,487▲69.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $517,313▲19.7% | $508,589▲19.0% | $225,459▲25.4% | $225,459▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $432,327▲17.1% | $427,345▲42.3% | $179,735▲2.9% | $179,735▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $369,302 | $300,377▼15.2% | $174,753▲65.1% | $174,753▲64.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $354,133▼47.4% | $105,828▼8.9% | $106,021▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $672,646▲40.7% | $116,212▼12.4% | $116,212▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $478,083 | $132,712 | $132,712 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $896K total
55 grants to Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf totaling $896K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascendium Education Solutions Inc | Good neighbor giving 2024 | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $23,826 |
| Ecmc Foundation | Go! program | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $18,039 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Giveclear Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $37,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $28,630 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $27,544 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $17,236 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $15,875 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | General support | 2023 | $12,000 |
| Allina Health System | General support | 2023 | $5,100 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $48,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3298764, based in Oakdale, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf's EIN?
- Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3298764.
- How much revenue does Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf report?
- Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf reported $20,961,547 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf have?
- CharityIndex grades Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf (EIN 36-3298764) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.