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Intercongregation Communities Association

Our Mission To offer hope as we provide assistance to our neighbors in need Our Vision To uphold the dignity of our neighbors in need as they strive for self-sufficiency To share the ongoing work of assisting our neighbors in partnership with the congregations, organizations, businesses and individuals in our communities

Mission Statement
Review Completed: 9/10/2010
12990 St. Davids Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Phone: 9529380729
Other Names Used ICA Food Shelf
EIN 41-0979010
Principal Staff Cathy Maes, Executive Director
Number of Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) 8
Number of Volunteers 500
Number of Clients Served 24612
Donated Goods Accepts donated goods
General Information
Board Chair Kathryn Benhardus
Number of Board Members 36
Board meetings with quorum 4
Average Member Attendance at Board Meetings 25
Publicly Available Documents Most Recent 990
Most Recent Audit
Board
Accomplishments
In the last year ICA was able to meet and exceed in our giving. In FY08/09 (10/1/08 – 9/30/09) ICA served 1504 households groceries and financially aided 446 households. In the past year ICA served 1687 households groceries (+18% vs. last year) and 486 households financial assistance (+19% vs. last year). Examining individuals served from year to year the increase was from 4001 to 4615 individuals (+22% vs. last year). Total Food Services rose from 7034 services in FY09 to 9240 in FY10, +31%. The amount of food given out to clients was 876,958lbs. in FY09; ICA has given out 1,140,668lbs in FY10 year to date. Since Oct 2009, ICA has added 531 new Households (never have used our services prior), this is approximately 50 new Households per month, almost 1/3 of all ICA households.
Current Goals
2010 goals will be to continue to meet the rising needs, expand to help strengthen the senior population and look for opportunities to partner with organizations that have missions which complement our focus. Examples may include nutrition services, employment counseling and job training.
Community or Constituency Served
ICA serves the local community in need of food and/or financial assistance.
Geographic Area Served
Western Suburbs of Minneapolis cities include Hopkins, Minnetonka, Greenwood, Shorewood, Woodland, Deephaven and Excelsior.
Impact and Programs

3 Year Average Expenses

Program Services: $1,105,045 89.7%
Management: $59,528 4.8%
Fundraising: $67,073 5.4%

Unrestricted Net Assets

2009 2008 2008
End of Year: $1,363,667 $0 $1,122,822
Beginning of Year $1,122,822 $0 $1,223,383
Difference $240,845 $0 ($100,561)
Unrestricted Net Assets (End of Year), Current 990 $1,363,667
Based on information provided on 2008 to 2009
Financials

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