 | | | 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
Website: stonesoupthriftshop.org
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 (2006-2008)
Programs and Expenses (2008)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: | $123,193 | 87.4%
| | Management: | $14,426 | 10.2%
| | Fundraising: | $3,356 | 2.4%
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| | Accountability Review Results:
Date of final report:
07/31/2007
Updated: 10/31/2009 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
GOVERNANCE
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FUNDRAISING
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CHARITY RESPONSE TO REVIEW:
We thank the Charity Review Council for their support, and for helping tell our story. Basic Needs Inc. of South Washington County wants the community to know Stone Soup Thrift Shop is here to help them.
We are blessed with the generous support of volunteers and donated goods. Funding for our programs comes from store sales, individual contributions, and foundation grants. During these difficult economic times households with no income or limited resources shop at our store, benefiting from the fine quality of the goods they are given, or purchase at very low prices.
During 2007:
Sales were $105,729 and $45,636 was donated to support expenses of $138,064, serving 900 individuals, and many other customers who shopped to stretch their budgets.
Stone Soup provided goods worth $30,334 to 798 individuals (385 children & 413 adults) and to churches and community organizations at no cost to them. From 1998 through 2007, $144,175.00 worth of goods were distributed at no cost to 3,404 individuals (1964 children & 1440 adults) and to the Women’s Shelter, the Community, Missions and Churches.
Staff: (2 FTE & 4 PTE) supervised 104 youth and adults, while they worked 2,993 hours of court ordered Community Services. From 1998 through 2007, 1,032 youth and adults worked 24,735 hours.
Volunteers: (75 persons) contributed 5,675 hours of time. (From 1998 through 2007, 514 persons, volunteered 25,611 hours.)
From 1998 through 2007 the value of the Community Service and Volunteer time at $6.15 per hour was $309,628.
Washington County Senior Work Program placed 5 seniors in the store for training and work experience.
The store is committed to recycling and continues to seek 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.
We invite all interested individuals to utilize our rewarding volunteer opportunities. Please visit our website for more information, and to see pictures of Stone Soup Thrift Shop. stonesoupthriftshop.org | | | 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:
950 3rd St., St. Paul Park, MN 55071
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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