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Southside Community Kitchen Ann Moe

EIN 38-2928681 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE WELL-BALANCED, NOURISHING MEALS TO THE HUNGRY PEOPLE OF LANSING IN A CARING, DIGNIFIED ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE REASSURED OF THEIR WORTH AS GOD'S UNIQUE WORKS OF CREATION.

Income
$123,619
Spending
$135,775
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%

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

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $129,693 spent. SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY KITCHEN OPERATES A COMMUNITY MEAL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FREE, NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IN THE SOUTHWEST CENTRAL AND GREATER LANSING AREA. MEALS ARE SERVED MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY TO ALL WHO SEEK ASSISTANCE, WITHOUT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OR BARRIERS TO ACCESS. PROGRAM SERVICES ARE DELIVERED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF FOUR PART-TIME STAFF AND 120 VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORT MEAL PREPARATION, SERVICE, AND DAILY OPERATIONS.THE MEAL PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS BOTH IMMEDIATE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS AND THE BROADER IMPACTS OF POVERTY AND SOCIAL ISOLATION. IN ADDITION TO MEAL SERVICE, THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS A WELCOMING AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES DIGNITY, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AMONG GUESTS.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS ONGOING DONOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT ITS MISSION. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE COMMUNICATION WITH INDIVIDUAL DONORS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS; VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT AND COORDINATION; AND PUBLIC AWARENESS INITIATIVES THAT HIGHLIGHT FOOD INSECURITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. SOUTHSIDE COMMUNITY KITCHEN HAS STEADILY INCREASED THE NUMBER OF MEALS SERVED TO 16,885 AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 January 1991.

    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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