MEND-MEET EACH NEED WITH DIGNITY
Mission Statement
With dignity & respect, MEND's mission is to meet the immediate needs of individuals and families and strengthen their capacity to thrive. MEND’s programs and services help meet the immediate crisis needs of people, and support them in developing connections, skills and resources to address and overcome long-term challenges that have kept them from thriving. Core services are provided by the Foodbank, Homeless Care Services and Here We Thrive. Deeper case managed services are offered through the Pathways to Wellness Program. We also provide work experience, life skills and financial literacy classes and support services.
Financial Overview — FY 2024
Compared with Peers
FY 2024| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
85.4% | 87.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
9.6% | 11.1% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.0% | 0.2% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
665.9% | 423.7% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
13.0 mo | 6.6 mo |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
2.6% | 32.8% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
88.6% | 92.7% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
-18.3% | 7.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
-11.0% | 6.9% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-1.2% | 1.6% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| reduce food insecurity | 128,000 | $53.00 | — | Per Week |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.8M | $11.0M | $11.9M | 85.4% | 24 |
| 2023 | $13.3M | $12.3M | $11.8M | 89.7% | 72 |
| 2022 | $11.5M | $11.0M | $10.8M | 90.2% | 72 |
| 2021 | $5.5M | $5.8M | N/A | — | 58 |
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