Form 990 for tax year 2024

Totals

Total revenue

$4,044,372

Total expenses

$4,169,033

Contributions and grants received

$3,895,619

Grants paid

$2,481,256

Program service revenue

$119,315

Investment income

$3,148

Other revenue

$26,290

Total assets, end of year

$3,390,935

Total liabilities, end of year

$62,448

Net assets or fund balances, end of year

$3,328,487

Program services expenses (Part IX)

$3,867,733

Management and general expenses

$202,552

Fundraising expenses

$98,748

Program service expenses (Part III)

$3,867,733

Program services were 92.8% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Mission and programs · 2024

• SEE SCHEDULE OAT NEIGHBORS, INC., THE TRUE FORCE DRIVING OUR MISSION IS THE UNWAVERING PASSION OF OUR STAFF, BOARD, VOLUNTEERS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS. THEIR COMMITMENT NOT ONLY DELIVERS ESSENTIAL RESOURCES FOR 6,000 FAMILIES ANNUALLY, SUCH AS HEALTHY FOOD, AFFORDABLE CLOTHING, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERING SERVICES, BUT ALSO CULTIVATES RESILIENCE AND UPLIFTS DIGNITY. OUR WORK IS PERSON-CENTERED, AND WE TAKE A HOLISTIC APPROACH. WE PRIMARILY SERVE RESIDENTS WHO RESIDE IN DAKOTA COUNTY AND HAVE SEEN GROWTH IN HOUSEHOLDS FROM BOTH WASHINGTON AND RAMSEY COUNTIES. OF THOSE SERVED, INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY WITH THE FOLLOWING RACE/ETHNICITIES: 45% REPRESENT THE LATINE COMMUNITY, 34% WHITE, 13% AFRICAN AMERICAN, 3% IDENTIFY AS ASIAN OR NATIVE AMERICAN AND 2% IDENTIFY AS MULTIRACIAL. ADDITIONALLY, MANY OF OUR SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS FOCUS ON NOURISHING THE COMMUNITY, ENSURING THEY HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD. ADULTS AGES 18-64 MAKE UP 54% OF OUR FOOD SERVICES, WHILE CHILDREN AGE 0-17 YEARS MAKE UP 32% AND SENIORS AGE 65+ ACCOUNT FOR 14% OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. NEIGHBORS, INC. SERVES AS A SAFETY NET IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE ARRAY OF HIGH-DIGNITY BASIC NEEDS SERVICES. WHILE ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE NECESSITIES IS CENTRAL TO OUR MISSION, WE ALSO FOCUS ON CONFRONTING SYSTEMIC ROOT CAUSES OF INSTABILITY. MOST NOTABLY, UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT. BY SUPPORTING INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR JOURNEY TOWARD FINANCIAL STABILITY, OUR SERVICES CONTRIBUTE TO THE BROADER WELLBEING OF ENTIRE FAMILIES, FOSTERING LONG-TERM RESILIENCE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.NEIGHBORS, INC. RESPONDED TO COMMUNITY CHALLENGES BY OFFERING SUPPORT IN THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS:HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM:NEIGHBORS, INC. OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES AND SENIORS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL GUESTS AT OR BELOW 300% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL ARE ELIGIBLE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO MINIMIZING BARRIERS TO FOOD ACCESS BY OFFERING INCLUSIVE, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES THAT UPHOLD DIGNITY AND CHOICE.ALL PERSONS SERVED RECEIVE THE SAME LEVEL OF SERVICE, REGARDLESS OF ADDRESS, LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY, DISABILITY, RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, FAMILIAL STATUS, RECEIPT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, OR AFFILIATION WITH A LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION. THIS COMMITMENT REFLECTS NEIGHBORS' DEDICATION TO EQUITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF FOOD SERVICE DELIVERY.TO ACCOMMODATE DIVERSE NEEDS, NEIGHBORS OFFERS THREE PRIMARY METHODS FOR ACCESSING ITS ONSITE FOOD MARKET: IN-PERSON SHOPPING, CURBSIDE PICK-UP, AND HOME DELIVERY. ADDITIONALLY, NEIGHBORS, INC. OFFERS A VITAL ONSITE SERVICE KNOWN AS THE NOOK, WHICH IS A SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION AVAILABLE TWICE WEEKLY DESIGNED TO HELP CLOSE THE GAP IN HUNGER BETWEEN REGULAR FOOD SHELF APPOINTMENTS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NINE LOCAL HOUSING COMMUNITIES, NEIGHBORS OPERATES SATELLITE FOOD MARKETS, WHICH BRINGS HEALTHY FOOD DIRECTLY TO RESIDENTS FACING COMPOUNDED BARRIERS SUCH AS LIMITED TRANSPORTATION. ALL SATELLITE LOCATIONS OFFER A PERSON-CHOICE MODEL, ALLOWING INDIVIDUALS TO SELECT FROM A WIDE RANGE OF FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY, BAKERY ITEMS, MEAT, AND SHELF-STABLE GOODS. EMERGENCY FOOD PACKS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE, AND HOME DELIVERY IS PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR MOBILITY CHALLENGES.WHOLE-PERSON SUPPORT:THRIFT STORE: THE NEIGHBORS THRIFT STORE OFFERS HIGH-QUALITY, DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE PUBLIC AT ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE PRICES. TO ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, NEIGHBOR'S PROVIDES SEMI-ANNUAL GIFT CARDS THAT ALLOW RECIPIENTS TO OBTAIN ESSENTIAL ITEMS AT NO COST. THIS SUPPORT IS EXTENDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD, REINFORCING OUR COMMITMENT TO DIGNITY AND COMMUNITY WELLBEING.MEANINGFUL REFERRALS: THE FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT TEAM PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN GUIDING INDIVIDUALS TOWARD NEIGHBORS' FULL SPECTRUM OF STABILITY AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT SERVICES. THEY ALSO LINK GUESTS TO EXTERNAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND CHILDCARE BY OFFERING THOUGHTFUL REFERRALS THAT ADDRESS THE BROADER NEEDS OF EACH PERSON AND FAMILY.HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM: OUR HOLIDAY GIFT PROGRAM FACILITATES CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND FAMILIES OR SENIORS CURRENTLY RECEIVING SERVICES THROUGH NEIGHBORS. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, SPONSORS ARE MATCHED WITH INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES IN NEED AND PURCHASE GIFTS THAT HELP BRING JOY AND WARMTH DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON.FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT:NEIGHBORS' FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN BUILDING LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY THROUGH FREE, PERSONALIZED ONE-ON-ONE COACHING AND EDUCATION. WHILE FINANCIAL LITERACY REMAINS A KEY COMPONENT, THE PROGRAM INCREASINGLY FOCUSES ON EXPANDING ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES, RECOGNIZING THAT STABLE INCOME IS FOUNDATIONAL TO FINANCIAL WELLBEING.PARTICIPANTS EARN INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS THROUGH OUR FORMAL TRAINING PARTNERS, WHICH INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE, INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE, CENTURY COLLEGE AND CRESCENT CAREER CENTER. BEYOND EQUIPPING PARTICIPANTS WITH FREE COLLEGE TRAINING, NEIGHBORS, INC. PROVIDES SERVICES SUCH AS CAREER COUNSELING, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, RESUME AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING TO HELP INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE TODAY'S WORKFORCE. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT INCLUDES GUIDANCE ON MANAGING MONEY AND DEBT, BUDGET DEVELOPMENT, AND UNDERSTANDING CREDIT REPORTS AND SCORES. THROUGH THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH, NEIGHBORS EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE MEANINGFUL STEPS TOWARD FINANCIAL SECURITY AND GREATER FREEDOM OF CHOICE BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.NEIGHBORS, INC. IS COMMITTED TO HELPING CLIENTS ACHIEVE LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY BY REMOVING BARRIERS TO MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT. WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT EVERY STEP OF THE JOURNEY, FROM PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS TO SUSTAINING EMPLOYMENT. THIS INCLUDES PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE FOR INTERVIEWS AND WORK, AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH GAS CARDS AND BUS PASSES. FOR GUESTS WHO REQUIRE TECHNOLOGY TO COMPLETE JOB TRAINING OR COURSEWORK, NEIGHBORS, INC. PURCHASES LAPTOPS AND OTHER NECESSARY TOOLS. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO SUCCEED AND THRIVE IN THE WORKFORCE.KEY FY 24-25 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STRENGTHS: MISSIONNEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS BUILD STABILITY TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITY AND WELL-BEING.VISIONTO BE A TRUSTED, VALUED NEIGHBOR IN ADVANCING THE WELL-BEING OF OUR COMMUNITY.VALUES- RESPECT. WE VALUE ALL PEOPLE. EVERY STORY MATTERS.- GENEROSITY. EVERYBODY BENEFITS WHEN TIME, TALENT AND RESOURCES ARE SHARED.- INCLUSION. DIVERSITY MAKES COMMUNITIES STRONGER.PRIORITIES- PROGRAMMING. EXPAND AND INTEGRATE PROGRAMS TO BETTER RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.- RESOURCES. GROW AND DIVERSIFY RESOURCES FOR CURRENT PROGRAMS AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES.- ENGAGEMENT. INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND INVESTMENT THROUGH GREATER COMMUNITY AWARENESS.- CULTURE. FOSTER A COLLABORATIVE, SUPPORTIVE, AND MISSION-DRIVEN CULTURE.STAFF, BOARD AND VOLUNTEERS: NEIGHBORS HAS A TEAM OF 17 DEDICATED STAFF MEMBERS, A 15-MEMBER VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND 350+ VOLUNTEERS. SINCE ITS FOUNDING BY VOLUNTEERS IN 1972, NEIGHBORS, INC. HAS BEEN POWERED BY THE COMPASSION AND DEDICATION OF THOSE WHO GIVE THEIR TIME. TODAY, VOLUNTEERS REMAIN AT THE HEART OF OUR SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS, OFFERING CRITICAL SUPPORT THAT HELPS US UPLIFT OUR COMMUNITY AND CARRY OUT OUR MISSION. MORE THAN 350 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED 27,574 HOURS DURING THIS PAST YEAR. A WIDE VARIETY OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL'S AND ORGANIZATIONS' NEEDS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) SHORT- OR LONG-TERM INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERISM, 2) GROUP VOLUNTEERISM, 3) INTERNSHIPS, 4) AMERICORPS, 5) SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.OUR 15-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPOSED OF ACCOMPLISHED INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT NEIGHBORS, INC. AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A DIVERSE BOARD THAT REFLECTS THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT. EACH MEMBER BRINGS VALUABLE EXPERIENCE IN AREAS SUCH AS HIGHER EDUCATION, REAL ESTATE, BANKING, ACCOUNTING, LAW, FINANCE, HUMAN RESOURCES, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ALONG WITH A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES.

  Expenses $3,867,733 · Grants $2,481,256 · Revenue $119,315

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

• CONNIE WALKER

  TREASURER

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• BETH BAUMANN

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• DAVE WRIGHT

  VICE CHAIR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• ANNE S JOHNSON

  CHAIR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• ROBERT ARNOLD

  SECRETARY

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• SHARI HANSEN

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• JOHN BENNETT

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• HONORA RODRIGUEZ

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• KEN KRICK

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• EUGENIO MARIO FUENTES

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• SHANNON AHERN

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• NICOLE RADEMACHER

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• DENNIS VAN NORMAN

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• BETTYJO ZEPEDA ZIMMERMAN

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• RAQUEL LUNDBERG

  DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $0

  Hours/week

  0.5

• DAWN WAMBEKE

  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  Total calculated

  $137,209

  From this org

  $128,662

  From related orgs

  $0

  Other

  $8,547

  Hours/week

  37.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type

form_990

Tax year

2024

Filed

28 February 2026

IRS schema version

2024v5.5

Source object

202600919349301450

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