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Food, Agriculture & Nutrition (K31) IRS Verified DX Registered 990 on File

MEALS IN THE MEANTIME

EIN: 87-1009343 · MATTESON, IL 60443-3342 · United States · FY 2025 Data
2 out of 5 33 / 100 Based on one year of filings
Financial strength (30%) 65/100
Reliability (20%) 40/100
Effectiveness (25%) 23/100
Impact (25%) No data yet
Financial data: FY 2025 · Scored 9/13/2026
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Mission Statement

Our mission is filling the food gap in Chicagoland south suburbs with nourishment and dignity. We provide food at pop-up food pantries by partnering with local townships, villages, and faith-based organizations. The core of our work is putting free, fresh, healthy, high-quality food directly in the hands of people in need.

Financial Overview — FY 2025
$73K
Total Revenue
$59K
Total Expenses
$22K
Net Assets
N/A
Employees
Revenue Sources
Program Expense Ratio N/A
Fundraising Efficiency N/A
Operating Reserve 4.54x
Liability-to-Asset N/A
Revenue Diversification 100.0%
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 1,024 similar organizations (United States, Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, under $100K in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization Middle half of peers (P25–P75) Peer median
Ratio This org Peer median Position (P10 → P90)
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets · higher is better
4.5 mo 17.3 mo
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source · lower is better
100.0% 100.0%
P10P90
Bottom quarter
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
19.3% 16.2%
P10P90
Financial History
Year Revenue Expenses Net Assets Program % Staff
2025 $73K $59K $22K
2023 $62K $56K $16K
2022 $40K $31K $9K 60.5%
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Organization Details
EIN
87-1009343
State
IL
City
MATTESON
ZIP
60443-3342
Classification
K31
Category
Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Rating
2★
Coverage
B
Last Updated
Aug 2026
IRS Ruling Year
2021
Foundation Code
16
Form 990
On File
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