FEEDING EMPTY LITTLE TUMMIES INC
Mission Statement
At Feeding Empty Little Tummies (FELT), the mission is simple—but the impact is huge. Every Friday, volunteers quietly provide food-filled backpacks to children who rely on school meals during the week but may have little or nothing to eat at home on weekends. For these kids, it’s a dependable source of nourishment when they need it most. Each bag is packed with easy-to-open, kid-friendly foods — items children can prepare on their own without needing a stove or adult help. It’s a small gesture that makes a big difference in a child’s life. The program currently serves thousands of students across Manatee County, working in partnership with local schools and relying on donations and volunteer support. When you support FELT, you’re doing more than providing food—you’re giving hope, stability, and a sense of normalcy to a child who might otherwise go without. Whether you’re donating, volunteering, or spreading the word, you’re helping to change the lives of children right here in Manatee County.
Financial Overview — FY 2023
Compared with Peers
FY 2023| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
79.4% | 90.3% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
14.3% | 7.5% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.3% | 0.0% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
33.9% | 14.6% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
6.9 mo | 10.2 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
44.9% | 0.5% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
86.8% | 97.6% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
13.5% | 9.2% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
4.3% | 14.2% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
-0.8% | 3.1% |
P10P90
|
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $677K | $682K | $391K | 79.4% | 2 |
| 2022 | $596K | $654K | $397K | 76.5% | 2 |
| 2021 | $600K | $594K | N/A | — | 3 |
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