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Mattie N Dixon Comm Cupboard Inc

EIN 23-3061645 · Ambler, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE THE CONCEPT OF "NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS." WE STRIVE TO KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER BY PROVIDING THEM WITH GOODS AND SERVICES SO THEY CAN BECOME MORE SELF-SUFFICIENT OVER TIME.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
16.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
11
Volunteers
115
Highest pay
$89,460, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $1.3 million spent. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE REMAINED COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN CRISIS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE COORDINATED THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP. DURING THE YEAR, WE: -DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 400,000 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 20,400 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. -PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. -SUPPLIED CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC STRESS. -COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO OFFER HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SEASONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. -REFERRED CLIENTS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO FURTHER PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING. IN JUNE 2025, WE ENHANCED OUR SERVICES BY TRANSITIONING TO A FULL-CHOICE PANTRY MODEL, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO SELECT THE FOOD ITEMS THAT BEST MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD'S DIETARY NEEDS, PREFERENCES, AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS. THIS SHIFT PROMOTES DIGNITY, REDUCES FOOD WASTE, AND REINFORCES OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING RESPECTFUL, CLIENT-CENTERED CARE. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES UNDER STRESS. THIS INCLUDES OUTREACH EFFORTS, EDUCATION ON AVAILABLE SERVICES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND OUR IMPACT. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, MATTIE N. DIXON COMMUNITY CUPBOARD, INC. SERVED AS A VITAL SOURCE OF HOPE AND STABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, DEMONSTRATING THE POWER OF LOCAL GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE REMAINED COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN CRISIS IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE COORDINATED THE COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING FOOD, CLOTHING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING HARDSHIP. DURING THE YEAR, WE: -DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 400,000 POUNDS OF FOOD TO 20,400 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM. -PROVIDED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR RENT, UTILITIES, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS AND STABILIZE FAMILIES. -SUPPLIED CLOTHING AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC STRESS. -COLLABORATED WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO OFFER HOLIDAY MEAL BASKETS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SEASONAL SUPPORT SERVICES. -REFERRED CLIENTS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO FURTHER PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING. IN JUNE 2025, WE ENHANCED OUR SERVICES BY TRANSITIONING TO A FULL-CHOICE PANTRY MODEL, EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO SELECT THE FOOD ITEMS THAT BEST MEET THEIR HOUSEHOLD'S DIETARY NEEDS, PREFERENCES, AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS. THIS SHIFT PROMOTES DIGNITY, REDUCES FOOD WASTE, AND REINFORCES OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING RESPECTFUL, CLIENT-CENTERED CARE. WE ALSO CONTINUED TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES UNDER STRESS. THIS INCLUDES OUTREACH EFFORTS, EDUCATION ON AVAILABLE SERVICES, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPAND OUR IMPACT. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, MATTIE N. DIXON COMMUNITY CUPBOARD, INC. SERVED AS A VITAL SOURCE OF HOPE AND STABILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED, DEMONSTRATING THE POWER OF LOCAL GENEROSITY AND COMPASSION.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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