 | | | Stone Soup Thrift Shop (Basic Needs Inc of South Washington County) (Detailed Report)Meets all standards
950 3rd Street
Suite 101
St. Paul Park, MN 55071
Principal Staff:
Rebecca Munson,
Store Manager
Board Chair: Majel Carroll
EIN: 41-1878604
Phone: (651)458-9786
Fax: (651)458-1090
Main E-mail: stonesoupthrift@yahoo.com
IRS Code: 501(c)(3)
Other Names Used: Stone Soup Thrift Shop
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MISSION
To engage the community in supporting families and individuals by providing access to quality used clothes, household items and furniture in a convenient, dignified manner.
990 SNAPSHOT (2005-2007)
Programs and Expenses (2007)Thrift store operation: $48,505Donated goods are received from the community, processed, sold and distributed. : $22,169Court directed Community Service : $14,950Volunteer force from the community : $13,650Support and interaction with the community : $12,845A favorite customer special. : $0 | | | | 3-Year Average Charity Expenses | % of total expenses | | Program Services: | $72,017 | 76.9%
| | Management: | $19,301 | 20.6%
| | Fundraising: | $2,385 | 2.5%
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Date of final report:
07/31/2007
Updated: 7/1/2008 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
GOVERNANCE
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FUNDRAISING
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CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:
Basic Needs Inc. Of South Washington County registered with the Charity Review Council, as we want the community to know Stone Soup Thrift Shop is here, and to thank them for their support. We are blessed with the generous support of volunteers, donated goods and funding. Stone Soup is growing and more customers are finding the store. During 2007: Stone Soup provided goods worth $30,334 to 385 children, 413 adults, churches and community organizations at no cost. Households with limited income shop at our store, and benefit from the fine quality of the goods they purchase at very low prices. During 2007: Sales were $ 96,215. During 2007: 75 persons volunteered 5,675 hours of time. Of these individuals 15 were placed with the store for training and work experience. (From 1998 through 2007, 512 persons volunteered 25,611 hours of time.) Also in 2007 we served 104 youth and adults who worked 2,992 hours in the court ordered Community Services program. (From 1998 through 2007, 1,032 community service worked 24,735 hours of time.)
We invite all interested individuals to utilize our rewarding volunteer opportunity. The store is committed to recycling and seeks new ways to process damaged or unsold items. (From 2004 thru 2007, 8,333 large bags of clothing were recycled. Unusable leather goods and shoes weighing 3,133 lbs. were reprocessed by a local recycling company for use in absorbents for oil spills.) | | | NON-CASH DONATIONS
| 651-458-9786
 More on non-cash donations to this charity.
Type of Goods Accepted:
N/A
ClothingFurnitureHousehold goodsOffice FurnitureOther (Please review list in general donation instructions.) | Goods Donation Instructions/Restrictions:
Please donate items in usable condition - the cost is high to dispose of them, if not usable. If you have questions about your donation, please call us at 651-458-9786.
ACCEPTED ITEMS: Antiques, Small Appliances, Bedding & Linens, Blankets, Books, Records, CD's, Clocks, Craft Items, Small Desks and Computer Stands, Dishes, Electronics (limited - Please call first), Games & Puzzles, Patterns & Material, Pots & Pans, Kitchen Utensils, Jewelry & Watches, Knickknacks & Decorations, Lamps, Phones (in working order), Radios, Silverware, Shoes, Small Color TV's (in working order-no consoles), Soft-side Suitcases, Tools and Toolboxes, Towels, Toys (in good condition), Videos, and Yarn.
ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: Automotive Products, Baby & Children's Car Seats, Walkers, or Swings; Carpeting, Christmas Trees & Stand, Computers, Gym/Exercise Equipment, Diaper Pails or Containers, Hide-a-beds, Potty Chairs, Printers, Christmas Trees (& Stands), Large Appliances, Magazines & Encyclopedias, Mattresses & Box Springs, Sofa-beds, Water Beds, Worn Undergarments
DROP OFF: Every day until one hour before closing. Regular Store hours are M-F 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sat. 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
PICKUP: Furniture pick-up is every other Saturday by appointment
Drop Off's Accepted In:
Washington County
Drop-off Locations:
St. Paul Park
Pick-up Available:
Twin Cities Metro Area
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CHARITY DETAILS
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Number of FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
| 2 | |
Number of Volunteers:
| 75 | |
Number of clients served in the last fiscal year:
| 913 |
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| Other Affiliations/Accreditations:
We collaborate with Community Social Services, the Workforce Center and the Youth Service Bureau |
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