Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Spokane, Washington, registered in 1994, with $2,298,103 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1408 N Washington St, Spokane, WA, 99201 EIN 91-1399742 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.2M
Net assets
$3.0M
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.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · +4% 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 Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen: 16 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen— 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 Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1408 N Washington St, Spokane, WA, 99201
- City
- Spokane
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $881K (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $14KNet assets $3.0M
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.1M
Total liabilities
$14K
Net assets
$3.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,298,103▼2.0% | $2,215,376▲5.7% | $3,046,067▲2.9% | $3,060,550▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,344,771▲0.2% | $2,096,738▲4.8% | $2,960,894▲9.1% | $3,019,107▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,341,020▲31.8% | $2,001,526▲22.5% | $2,712,861▲14.3% | $2,755,855▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,776,240▼18.8% | $1,633,390▲9.1% | $2,373,367▲6.4% | $2,436,308▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,187,513▲111% | $1,496,812▲88.6% | $2,230,517▲44.9% | $2,674,589▲42.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,036,911▲24.3% | $793,509▼2.6% | $1,539,816▲9.1% | $1,872,478▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $833,899▼6.1% | $814,277▲6.3% | $1,411,790▲1.4% | $1,747,696▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $888,193▲0.5% | $765,715▼3.0% | $1,392,168▲9.6% | $1,731,648▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $883,779▼19.7% | $789,111▼14.1% | $1,269,690▲8.1% | $1,625,555▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,101,240▲38.5% | $918,502▲36.0% | $1,175,022▲18.4% | $1,544,439▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $794,951▼9.7% | $675,351▲13.9% | $992,284▲13.7% | $1,211,132▲36.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $880,611 | $593,120 | $872,685 | $888,738 | 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 · $4.5M total
58 grants to Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen totaling $4.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2024 | $557,330 |
| Providence Health & Services Washington | Sponsorship | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Numerica Credit Union | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2023 | $645,065 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2023 | $44,190 |
| Providence Health & Services Washington | Community benefit restricted grant | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Numerica Credit Union | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2022 | $576,010 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | Distribution of food to low income individuals | 2022 | $39,032 |
| Providence Health & Services Washington | Community benefit grant | 2022 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $17,303 |
| Numerica Credit Union | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Food bank | 2022 | $8,600 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Meals and groceries to for qualifying women, children and families | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Food to distribute to needy families and individuals | 2021 | $337,595 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1399742, based in Spokane, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen's EIN?
- Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1399742.
- How much revenue does Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen report?
- Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen reported $2,298,103 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen have?
- CharityIndex grades Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Women & Childrens Free Restaurant & Community Kitchen (EIN 91-1399742) 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.