Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard Inc

Nonprofit profile at a glance

EIN
233061645
IRS 990 coverage
2020–2024
Forms available
Form 990 2024
Location
Ambler, PA, USA
Phone
2156283002
Rating
86
Verdict
STRONG
Rating confidence
Moderate
Sector
Human Service Organizations

Reported finances

Revenue
$1,761,986
Expenses
$1,461,679
Assets
$2,812,453
Liabilities
$82,009

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Amounts in USD.

Leadership & pay

14 people listed

Executive titles in this filing

  • RON MATLIN (PRESIDENT)

Highest reported compensation

  • CINDY WEDHOLM (EXECUTIVE DI): $89,460 total reported compensation

Source: IRS Form 990. Selected filing: tax year 2024. Names and roles reflect this filing, not necessarily current officeholders.

Overview

Mission

Our mission is to facilitate the concept of "neighbors helping neighbors." we strive to keep families together by providing them with goods and services so they can become more self-sufficient over time.

What it reported doing in 2024

In fiscal year 2025, we remained committed to addressing food insecurity and supporting families in crisis in our local communities. We coordinated the collection and distribution of essential resources, including food, clothing, and financial assistance, to individuals and families facing hardship. During the year, we: -distributed more than 400,000 pounds of food to 20,400 individuals through our food pantry program. -provided emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, and other basic needs to help prevent homelessness and stabilize families. -supplied clothing and personal care items to families experiencing economic stress. -collaborated with community partners to offer holiday meal baskets, school supplies, and seasonal support services. -referred clients to additional community resources and support programs to further promote self-sufficiency and well-being. In june 2025, we enhanced our services by transitioning to a full-choice pantry model, empowering clients to select the food items that best meet their household's dietary needs, preferences, and cultural traditions. This shift promotes dignity, reduces food waste, and reinforces our commitment to providing respectful, client-centered care. We also continued to develop and advocate for programs that strengthen families under stress. This includes outreach efforts, education on available services, and partnerships with local organizations to expand our impact. Through these efforts, mattie n. Dixon community cupboard, inc. Served as a vital source of hope and stability for individuals and families in need, demonstrating the power of local generosity and compassion.

Operating model

Revenue model
Donor-supported. 93% of the money available for current operations came from contributions and gifts.
Distribution model
Hybrid. The nonprofit split its reported program spending across 41% for direct work, and 59% for grants.
  • Includes noncash contributions: Reported contributions include donated property or goods.

The verdict

STRONG - A large share of available resources goes toward mission work and the filed numbers largely add up. Some filing-based governance responses are negative or unanswered and reported officer compensation is a large share of total spending, which may reflect staffing concentration.

Rating breakdown

  • Financial Efficiency: 79
  • Transparency & Controls: 94
  • Accountability: 90
  • Sustainability: 66
  • Growth: 100

Detailed rating inputs

Financial Efficiency

  • Mission deployment rate: 74.3%; rating input score 74
  • Program expense ratio: 88.6%; rating input score 89
  • Fundraising efficiency: $34.54 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

  • Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Pay-setting controls: Limited
  • Foreign activity oversight: Limited
  • Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
  • Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
  • Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

  • Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Governance controls: 6 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 75
    • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
    • Whistleblower policy: Fail
    • Document-retention policy: Pass
    • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
    • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
    • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
    • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
    • Audit committee oversight: Pass
    • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

  • Operating margin: 17%; rating input score 73; 73rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.92; rating input score 63; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
  • Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.03; rating input score 58; 58th percentile among comparable filings
  • Officer compensation ratio: 6.1%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

  • Program expense growth: 7.9% per year; rating input score 100; 55th percentile among comparable filings
  • Revenue growth: 4.7% per year; rating input score 100; 42nd percentile among comparable filings
  • Asset growth: 10.2% per year; rating input score 100; 59th percentile among comparable filings

Details

  • Where the money goes: 74.3% of revenue deployed · 88.6% of spending went to programs
  • Governance: 13 of 13 board members independent · 6 of 8 filing controls reported
  • Programs: 1 filed program accomplishment · $1.3M in reported program spending
  • Leadership: top reported pay $89K · 14 people listed
  • Consistency: 32 of 32 current checks pass
  • Schedules: 6 filed schedules · includes major donors and grants
  • Filing history: 5 filing years from 2020 to 2024
  • Contacts: How to reach this organization
  • Money network: 1 filed money-flow record
  • Grant readiness: Federal tax and exclusion status, award history, and grant-maker relationships.
  • People: Everyone the filings name, and which of them the filings identify by more than a name.

Key Signals

Signals prioritize questions for review. They are not findings of misconduct.

  • Review — Accountability: Governance controls: 2 of 8 not reported.
  • Review — Sustainability: Officer compensation ratio scored 50/100.
  • Review — Sustainability: Liabilities to assets ratio scored 58/100.