EIN 83-2359811

Little John's Restaurant

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
90
Year formed
2018
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Little John's Restaurant transforms food excess into accessible, chef-quality meals for everyone in need. They partner with grocery stores to repurpose nutritious ingredients that would otherwise go to waste. Their mission is to eliminate shame around food and operate pay-what-you-can restaurants throughout the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. Little John's is not just a restaurant but a community kitchen where all individuals have access to delicious meals regardless of their means.
Total revenues
$3,142,206
2022
Total expenses
$3,443,117
2022
Total assets
$2,069,767
2022
Num. employees
90
2022

Program areas at Little John's Restaurant

Little johns partners with grocery stores, taking nutritious ingredients that would otherwise be thrown away due to cosmetic or display space reasons, and converts them into healthy, chef-quality, delicious meals. Our hope is to eliminate shame around food access, creating a consumer experience that is the same for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Grants made by Little John's Restaurant

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Milestone Democratic SchoolFeeding Vulnerable and At-Risk Children$0

Who funds Little John's Restaurant

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$18,715
Evjue FoundationSupport Operations and Provide Chef-Quality Meals To Everyone Regardless of Their Means$15,000
Schwab Charitable FundPublic, Societal Benefit$14,250
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Little John's Restaurant

NameTitleCompensation
Misty ArmstrongChief Financial Officer$40,254
David HeideExecutive Director$0
Jennifer ZisserDirector of Operations and Vice President / Executive Director$29,808
Geoffrey SandlerBoard Member$0
Jenny Meicher SantekChair / Director$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Little John's Restaurant

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,568,837
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,319
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$182,008
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,296,793
Miscellaneous revenues$93,249
Total revenues$3,142,206

Form 990s for Little John's Restaurant

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-05-16990View PDF
2020-122021-12-17990View PDF
Data update history
January 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 27, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Nimick Forbesway Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
5302 Verona Rd
Fitchburg, WI 53711
Metro area
Madison, WI
Website URL
littlejohnskitchens.org/ 
Phone
(608) 285-2518
IRS details
EIN
83-2359811
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2018
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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