# Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry

Youth religious leadership programs nonprofit in Mendota, Illinois 61342. EIN 36-3771005. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mendota area christian food pantry strives to provide an emergency supplemental food supply for the people of the community and the six smaller communities that surround mendota. It is important to US that our clients leave with both food and dignity.

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363771005/202642589349302914/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth religious leadership programs (IRS activity code O55Z)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1991
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $378,556 | $293,006 | $778,433 | $776,917 | 2 | 25 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363771005/202642589349302914/full) |
| Dec 2023 | $407,306 | $216,528 | $434,371 | $432,606 | 2 | - | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363771005/202411369349310816/full) |
| Dec 2021 | $186,524 | $166,292 | $260,936 | $259,193 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/363771005/202201269349201930/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $284,426 (97%), management $8,580 (3%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $377,821, program fees $0, investment income $735.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +19% a year, Dec 2021 to Dec 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Mendota.
- Revenue $378,556 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- LaSalle County, Illinois: about 22,660 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 67 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 3.0 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Mendota: 2 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/mendota
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry's EIN?**

Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3771005. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry in Mendota, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1991. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "The mendota area christian food pantry strives to provide an emergency supplemental food supply for the people of the community and the six smaller communities that surround mendota. It is important to US that our clients leave with both food and dignity." The IRS classifies it as: Youth religious leadership programs.

**How much money does Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Mendota Area Christian Food Pantry reported total revenue of $378,556 and total expenses of $293,006 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.