EIN 05-0374356

The Jonnycake Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Jonnycake Center's mission is to provide basic needs, resources, and hope to community members and create a community without hunger and poverty where everyone can reach their full potential. The center provided over $85,000 in financial assistance to prevent eviction and homelessness, utility shut offs, and a lack of transportation to work and doctor's appointments. The Jonnycake market replicates a true grocery store experience where shoppers can select items themselves, and the pantry also supports the school vacation meals program.
Total revenues
$3,304,305
2022
Total expenses
$1,716,417
2022
Total assets
$6,476,436
2022
Num. employees
33
2022

Program areas at The Jonnycake Center

Food and nutrition: The Center opened its new food pantry, Jonnycake market, in april 2022. The new market replicates a true grocery store experience where shoppers can select The items themselves. The pantry also supports our school vacation meals program during out-of-school time and our delivery program for homebound seniors and households. The Center also partnered with The ri community food bank and The university of rhode island to offer healthy cooking classes to youth, adults, and people with diabetes.
Economic security: The Center provided more than $85,000 in financial assistance to landlords, utility and fuel companies, and local mechanics to prevent eviction and homelessness, utility shut offs, and a lack of transportation to work and doctor's appointments. During The 2022 tax season, we helped 200 filers prepare their tax returns and piloted a credit building program with westerly community credit union. Our member services staff also helps members with household budgeting and navigating government benefits.housing: The Center continued its work through Jonnycake neighbors, which is twofold. First, we offer intense housing search and application assistance to people in need of housing. This includes assistance with security deposits and first month's rent when necessary. We also acquired several multi-unit dwellings to provide service-enhanced housing to local families. Community health: The Center employs a community health worker who is responsible for helping local households meet basic needs, address health disparities and work to improve The social determinants of health, and empower local leaders to become leaders and decision-makers.children's enrichment: The Center works with community partners including The university of rhode island, boys and girls club of newport, ymca of south county, and others to offer child and youth enrichment activities including summer camp and after school opportunities.

Who funds The Jonnycake Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Rhode Island FoundationMake It Happen Visioning Sessions; Jonnycake Neighbors; Program Support; General Operating; General Support; Strengthening the Safety Net in South County; Community Health Outreach in Peace Dale; As Most Needed; Employee Grants; Purchase Essential Items; Caroline Wilke Event; Covid-19 Vaccination Incentive Fund Grant; Jonnycake Center for Hope; Jonnycake Center for Hope$248,603
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$25,000
United Way of Ri (UWRI)Designated Donation/grant$23,965
...and 22 more grants received totalling $432,213

Personnel at The Jonnycake Center

NameTitleCompensation
Kate BrewsterExecutive Director$104,986
Jacquelyn TracyTreasurer / Member$0
Jane HaywardChair / Vice President / Member$0
Scott SheppardVice Chair / Vice President / Member$0
Chris HultquistSecretary / Member$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for The Jonnycake Center

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,131,774
Program services$109,476
Investment income and dividends$4,287
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$13,839
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$14,951
Net income from fundraising events$28,994
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$984
Total revenues$3,304,305

Form 990s for The Jonnycake Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2020-062021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-24990View PDF
2017-122019-02-21990View PDF
2016-122018-01-18990View PDF
2015-122017-04-03990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 6, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
September 22, 2021
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The Rhode Island Foundation
August 23, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersFood banksHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHomelessnessHunger
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
22 Kersey Rd
Peacedale, RI 02879
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Website URL
jonnycakecenter.org/ 
Phone
(401) 789-1559
IRS details
EIN
05-0374356
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P60: Emergency Assistance
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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