About
What does Food from the Heart do?
Food from the Heart is a leading charity in Singapore dedicated to alleviating hunger through efficient food distribution programs. Founded by Henry and Christine Laimer, this non-profit organization channels surplus food from bakeries to families in need, making a tangible difference in the lives of over 59,300 people across Singapore. With your support, we can continue our mission to provide reliable, consistent, and sustainable food assistance to those less fortunate
Founded
2008
People
soo yook lin, yang yung-chuan eugene, dastur khushroo, kuek kien joo, mahesh udhav buxani, chua buan pong, ronald paul stride, chin s chelliah bottinelli, unger knut
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2008
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Providing food support to those who are less fortunate, alleviating hunger and improving their quality of life.
- Promoting sustainability by channeling surplus food from bakeries instead of letting it go to waste.
- Encouraging community involvement through volunteering opportunities for over 10,000 individuals.
- Strengthening the local economy by partnering with various food industry partners and donors.
- Enhancing professionalism in charity work by embracing values of efficiency, transparency, and self-sustainability.
- Raising awareness about hunger and its impact on society through their mission and programs.
Donation Income
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Providing food support to those who are less fortunate, alleviating hunger and improving their quality of life.
- Promoting sustainability by channeling surplus food from bakeries instead of letting it go to waste.
- Encouraging community involvement through volunteering opportunities for over 10,000 individuals.
- Strengthening the local economy by partnering with various food industry partners and donors.
- Enhancing professionalism in charity work by embracing values of efficiency, transparency, and self-sustainability.
- Raising awareness about hunger and its impact on society through their mission and programs.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Fundraising Efficiency
This indicates the cost to raise a single dollar. A lower cost suggests the charity is more efficient in its fundraising efforts.
Annual Reports
Audited Financial Statements
- 2013 Audited Financial Statement
- 2014 Audited Financial Statement
- 2015 Audited Financial Statement
- 2016 Audited Financial Statement
- 2017 Audited Financial Statement
- 2018 Audited Financial Statement
- 2019 Audited Financial Statement
- 2020 Audited Financial Statement
- 2021 Audited Financial Statement
- 2022 Audited Financial Statement
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 5,981,656 | 5,402,757 | 7,274,779 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 1,025,022 | 738,189 | 1,390,210 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 7,006,678 | 6,140,946 | 8,664,989 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 2,604,575 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 2,604,575 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 338,909 | 149,512 | 286,445 |
| Investment Income | 45,745 | 0 | 0 |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others Income | 197,144 | 708,970 | 1,216,949 |
| Total Receipts | 10,193,051 | 6,999,428 | 10,168,383 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 972,692 | 534,038 | 712,345 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 2,708,107 | 2,054,115 | 2,347,567 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 2,708,107 | 2,054,115 | 2,347,567 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 4,879,056 | 2,333,358 | 2,578,259 |
| Total Expenditure | 8,559,855 | 4,921,511 | 5,638,171 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 1,104,819 | 949,977 | 915,932 |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Inventories | 191,976 | 109,691 | 2,450 |
| Account Receivables | 644,571 | 443,937 | 389,926 |
| Cash & Deposits | 14,094,487 | 13,016,846 | 11,670,397 |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 16,035,853 | 14,520,451 | 12,978,705 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 13,422,685 | 11,789,489 | 9,711,572 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 0 | 231,860 | 435,066 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 13,422,685 | 12,021,349 | 10,146,638 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 1,835,880 | 2,066,968 | 2,395,673 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 777,288 | 432,134 | 436,394 |
| Total Liabilities | 2,613,168 | 2,499,102 | 2,832,067 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 16,035,853 | 14,520,451 | 12,978,705 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Employees | 22 | 21 | 22 |
| Total Employee Cost | 1,546,070 | 1,624,514 | 1,554,719 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 96,104 | 0 | 0 |
People
At Food from the Heart, individuals work together to alleviate hunger by efficiently distributing surplus food to families in need across Singapore. Their mission is to provide reliable and sustainable food assistance to those less fortunate, making a tangible difference in the lives of over 59,300 people.
soo yook lin
yang yung-chuan eugene
dastur khushroo
kuek kien joo
mahesh udhav buxani
chua buan pong
ronald paul stride
chin s chelliah bottinelli
unger knut
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