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AMERICAN CHARITABLE TRUST INC

SUN CITY WEST, AZ · EIN 455565349 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · americancharitabletrust.org
revenue
$160K
expenses
$66K
net assets
$599K
employees
0
volunteers
9
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION THAT BELIEVES IN SUPPORTING U.S. CITIZENS. OUR MISSION IS TO GIVE BACK TO AMERICANS, AND ENSURE RESPECT FOR EACH HUMAN BEING, BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FOR BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD AND WATER.

profile · synthesized from sources

American Charitable Trust provides financial assistance and basic necessities to underprivileged U.S. citizens facing hardship. The organization supports individuals and families with food, hygiene items, medical travel costs, and other essentials through direct aid and partnerships with local organizations. Programs operate in multiple states, focusing on empowering Americans to regain independence.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $12K
    PROGRAM TITLE: CENTRAL COLORADO OUTREACH. PURCHASED GROCERY GIFT CARDS WHICH ARE DISTRIBUTED DURING THE MONTH SO THAT LOW INCOME FAMILIES CAN SELECT AND PURCHASE THEIR OWN GROCERIES. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN NOVEMBER 2013 AND PROVIDED SEVERAL DAYS WORTH OF FOOD FOR 518 PEOPLE IN FY 2022.
  2. #2 $12K
    PROGRAM TITLE: NORTHERN KANSAS OUTREACH. MODIFIED THE PROGRAM THIS YEAR TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH THE FOOD BOX PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO FOOD. THE FOOD BOXES CONTAIN PANTRY STAPLES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO STRETCH FAMILY FOOD BUDGETS. THIS PROGRAM BEGAN IN OCTOBER 2016 AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO 1600 PEOPLE IN FY 2022.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Colorado - Food Boxes
Provides assembled food boxes to families in need in partnership with Marion House Soup Kitchen in Colorado Springs, CO; ongoing since November 2013
Kansas - Hygiene/Cleaning Items to Rural Areas
Distributes hygiene and cleaning supplies to rural communities in Kansas; ongoing since 2016
Maine - Travel Reimbursement for Cancer Patients
Provides travel cost reimbursement to cancer patients in Northern Maine to support access to treatment
Missouri - Protein for Food Banks
Purchases meat for food banks in Missouri to provide healthy protein sources to food-insecure individuals and families; active in 2018 and 2019
Nebraska - Senior Home Meal Delivery
Assists with home delivery of meals to senior citizens in Nebraska; active since August 2015
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 5 activities
    • Community outreach and provision of basic necessities
      Conducts community outreach to provide assistance with basic necessities including food, water, clothing, shelter, and basic health care. This also includes delivering hygiene and cleaning items to over 3,200 people in rural areas of Kansas.
    • Distribute hygiene and cleaning items
      Provides hygiene and cleaning items to rural areas in Kansas, delivering to over 3,200 people.
    • Hygiene and cleaning supplies distribution
      Provides hygiene and cleaning items to rural communities in Kansas, delivering to over 3,200 people.
    • Hygiene and cleaning supplies distribution
      Provides hygiene and cleaning items to rural communities in Kansas, reaching over 3,200 people.
    • Provide hygiene and cleaning items
      Delivers hygiene and cleaning items to over 3,200 people in rural areas of Kansas.
  • Financial Assistance for Families 5 activities
    • Provide financial assistance
      Provides financial assistance to individuals in need as a primary form of support, and offers travel cost reimbursement to over 300 cancer patients in Northern Maine.
    • Provide financial assistance
      Provides financial assistance to individuals in need as a primary form of support, including travel cost reimbursement to over 300 cancer patients in Northern Maine.
    • Provide financial assistance
      Provides financial assistance to individuals in need as a primary form of support, and offers travel cost reimbursement to cancer patients in Northern Maine, assisting over 300 individuals.
    • Provide financial assistance
      Provides financial assistance to individuals in need as a primary form of support, and offers travel cost reimbursement to cancer patients in Northern Maine, assisting over 300 individuals.
    • Travel cost reimbursement for cancer patients
      Provided travel cost reimbursement to over 300 cancer patients in Northern Maine to support access to care.
  • Funds and In-Kind Donation Distribution 1 activity
    • Ensures 100% of donations fund U.S. outreach programs
      Directs 100% of donated funds exclusively toward outreach programs within the United States, ensuring full donor intent alignment.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Food and financial assistance for basic necessities
      Provides food, financial aid, and essential supplies such as water, clothing, shelter, and basic health care to individuals in need through community outreach programs across the United States.
  • Uncategorized 8 activities
    • Distribution of food boxes with healthy meals
      Provides food boxes containing ingredients for healthy meals and nutritious snacks to families in need in Colorado.
    • Home meal delivery for seniors
      Assists with home meal delivery for senior citizens in Nebraska, reaching nearly 6,000 seniors.
    • Home meal delivery for seniors
      Assists with home meal delivery for nearly 6,000 senior citizens in Nebraska.
    • Meat procurement for food banks
      Purchased meat to supply Missouri food banks, providing healthy protein sources for over 5,300 people and families.
    • Provide food assistance
      Provides food and financial assistance to individuals in need of basic necessities. This includes distributing food boxes with healthy meals and snacks to families in Colorado, purchasing meat for Missouri food banks to provide protein sources for over 5,300 people, and assisting with home meal delivery for nearly 6,000 senior citizens in Nebraska.
    • Provide food assistance
      Provides food and financial assistance to individuals in need of basic necessities. This includes distributing food boxes with healthy meals and snacks to families in Colorado, purchasing meat for Missouri food banks to provide protein sources for over 5,300 people, and assisting with home meal delivery for nearly 6,000 senior citizens in Nebraska.
    • Provide food assistance
      Provides food and financial assistance to individuals in need of basic necessities, including distributing food boxes with healthy meals and snacks to families in Colorado, purchasing meat for Missouri food banks to provide protein sources for over 5,300 people, and assisting with home meal delivery for nearly 6,000 senior citizens in Nebraska.
    • Volunteer operations support
      Supports food distribution efforts and data entry as part of volunteer operations.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$160K
Contributions & grants$95K60%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$64K40%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$66K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3K
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$601K
Cash$79K
Investments$522K
Liabilities$2K
Net assets$599K
Liquid reserves109.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -9.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
TANYA V SCHWINDT DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 13 $3K
board members · 4
  • DEANNA MOATS — DIRECTOR
  • EDWIN J HALIK JR — DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
  • ROBERT R MICHAUD — DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT
  • SUSAN LEVASSEUR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10

who they work with

  • Georgetown University Partner — Chairman of the Board earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Georgetown University.
  • Illinois State University Partner — Director earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Illinois State University.
  • Internal Revenue Service Government — Recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3).
  • MARION HOUSE SOUP KITCHEN Partner — Partners with Marion House Soup Kitchen for food box distribution.
  • Marion House Soup Kitchen Partner — Partners to provide food boxes to Colorado families.
  • Northern Michigan University Partner — Director earned a Master’s Degree from Northern Michigan University.
  • Texas Tech University Partner — Chief Financial Officer earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Texas Tech University.
  • Utah State University Partner — Director earned a Master’s Degree and completed additional Doctorate work at Utah State University.
  • Western State College Partner — Director earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Western State College.
  • local organizations that work for the benefit of underprivileged individuals Partner — Collaborates with local organizations to identify individuals in need and promote assistance programs.