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The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Inc

EIN 22-2513482 · Gloucester, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OPEN DOOR'S MISSION IS TO ALLEVIATE THE IMPACT OF HUNGER IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
83
Volunteers
1,022
Highest pay
$198,584, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 22% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $5.1 million spent. LAST YEAR, THE OPEN DOOR IMPROVED THE LIVES AND HEALTH OF 11,893 PEOPLE FROM 5,320 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE DISTRIBUTION OF 2.35 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD.VOLUNTEERS DONATED 26,260 HOURS AND 8 INTERNS WERE TRAINED THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS.THE OPEN DOOR'S WORK IS DIVIDED INTO THREE AREAS OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSE, AS DESCRIBED BELOW.DISTRIBUTIONTHE OPEN DOOR CONNECTS PEOPLE TO GOOD FOOD TO PREPARE IN THEIR OWN HOMES INCUDING MILK, EGGS, DAIRY, PRODUCE, MEAT/PROTEIN AND BREAD FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:THROUGH ITS DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS INCLUDING TWO FOOD PANTRIES (IN GLOUCESTER AND IPSWICH), 25 MOBILE MARKETS, HOLIDAY MEALS, AND MORE.PANTRIES IN GLOUCESTER AND IPSWICH SERVICED 11,893 PEOPLE WITH 2.35 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD.MOBILE MARKETS SERVED 2,076 PEOPLE WHERE THEY LIVE AND LEARN WITH 169,677 POUNDS OF FOOD.29% OF FOOD DISTRIBUTED WAS FRESH PRODUCEFORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:COMMUNITY MEALS: PROVIDED 164,859 PREPARED MEALS.SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: DISTRIBUTED 18,000 BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES.NUTRITION: HELD 73 COUNSELING SESSIONS AND 80 NUTRITION WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS.CLIENT ADVOCACY: HANDLED 2,794 SNAP APPOINTMENTS.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:FORM 990 DRAFT PROVIDED TO PRESIDENT/CEO FOR BOARD DISTRIBUTION PRIOR TO MEETING.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:REVIEWED AT ANNUAL MEETING: IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY UPDATE AND SIGN A STATEMENT THAT AFFIRMS SUCH PERSONA) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY,B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY,C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, ANDD) SHALL BRING THESE INTEREST TO THE ATTENTION OF THE PRESIDENT OR ANY COMMITTEE CHAIR WITH WHICH THEY SERVE ATSUCH TIME AS THE BOARD OR SUCH COMMITTEE RELATES THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO A TOPIC UNDER CONSIDERATION.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR PRESIDENT & CEOTHE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LEADING THE ANNUAL EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND REVIEW OF COMPENSATION PACKAGE.THE PRESIDENT & CEO PRESENTS ANNUAL GOALS FOR REVIEW BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BASED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES. GOALS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE.THE PRESIDENT & CEO PRESENTS AN ANNUAL PROGRESS TO GOAL REPORT FOR REVIEW TO AID THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BENCHMARKS EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AGAINST OTHER NORTH SHORE AND BOSTON AREA ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, COMPLEXITY, LINES OF BUSINESS, PROGRAMS, AND PROGRAM SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION USES THE GUIDESTAR REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TO AID IN ANNUAL SALARY REVIEW.THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONFERS WITH THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPENSATION AND ANY BONUS COMPENSATION ENSURING THAT IT IS IN LINE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION.THE RECOMMENDATION IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD IN CLOSED SESSION WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT & CEO PRESENT FOR DISCUSSION AND BOARD VOTE.EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR KEY POSITIONS (DIRECTORS)THE PRESIDENT & CEO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ANNUAL EVALUATION AND REVIEW OF THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPENSATION.EACH DIRECTOR (SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT) MEMBER) IS EVALUATED BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO. SLT MEMBERS HELP SET PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS,AND PROGRESS ON THESE GOALS IS THE BASIS OF THE EVALUATION.THE PRESIDENT & CEO BENCHMARKS SENIOR LEADERSHIP COMPENSATION AGAINST OTHER NORTH SHORE AND BOSTON AREA ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, COMPLEXITY, LINE OF BUSINESS, PROGRAMS, AND PROGRAM SERVICES.ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION USES THE GUIDESTAR REPORT ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION TO DETERMINE SALARY PACKAGES.THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET FIRST FOR THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW. UPON THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL, THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL.ANY BONUSES RECOMMENDED FOR THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM ARE PRESENTED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITHOUT THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS PRESENT.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18:THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AND FORM 1023 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE UPON REQUEST; GUIDESTAR.ORG; MASS. ATTORNEY GENERAL WEBSITE-HTTP://WWW.CHARITIES.AGO.STATE.MA.US/CHARITIES/ AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:THE ORGANIZATION GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST AND ALSO ON THE WEBSITE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF PUBLIC CHARITIES.FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:UNCOLLECTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS -3,760.CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST 323,906.TOTAL TO FORM 990. PART XI, LINE 9 320,146.FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE EITHER ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OF THE AUDIT, REVIEW, OR COMPILATION OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR SELECTION PROCESS FOR AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT DURING THE TAX YEAR.
  2. $1.3 million spent. THRIFT STORETHE OPEN DOOR OPERATES A THRIFT STORE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND HELP SUPPORT OUR HUNGER-REFLIEF PROGRAMS. LAST YEAR, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED 21% OF OPERATING REVENUES. BEYOND REVENUE, SECOND GLANCE PROVIDES THESE SERVICES: REDUCED COST ITEMS, REFERRALS FOR FREE ITEMS, JOB READINESS, AND RECYCLING OF UNWANTED ITEMS. SECOND GLANCE SOLD 316,969 ITEMS.RECYCLED 36,852 TONS OF TEXTILES, AND HONORED 308 REFERRALS FOR CLOTHES, FURNITURE, AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTSTHE OPEN DOOR CONNECTS PEOPLE TO GOOD FOOD BY MAKING THE HEALTHY CHOICE EASY WITH ACCESS TO PREPARED MEALS. THE OPEN DOOR ALSO PROVIDES MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY THROUGH MEDICALLY TAILORED GROCERIES AND CASE MANAGEMENT/ADVOCACY TO SUPPORT CLIENTS WITH THEIR SNAP APPLICATIONS AND RECERTIFICATIONS.NUTRITION AND ADVOCACY INCLUDE: COMMUNITY MEALS, COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS, SUMMER MEALS, MEDICALLY TAILORED GROCERIES, AND SENIOR SOUP AND SALAD.COMMUNITY MEALS: PROVIDED 164,859 PREPARED MEALS.SUMMER MEALS FOR KIDS: DISTRIBUTED 18,000 BREAKFASTS AND LUNCHES.NUTRITION: HELD 73 COUNSELING SESSIONS AND 80 NUTRITION WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS.CLIENT ADVOCACY: HANDLED 2,794 SNAP APPOINTMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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