Feeding America
- Assets
- $603.8m
- Revenue
- $4.1b
- Investments
- $35.9k
- Employees
- 318
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1990
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-3673599
Organization Overview
Feeding America is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Feeding America employed 318 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Feeding America is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Feeding America generated $4.1b in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9b during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Feeding America has awarded 2,275 individual grants totaling $28,118,601,041. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE CHANGE IN AMERICA BY ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR ALL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD BANKS, POLICYMAKERS, SUPPORTERS, AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR VISION IS AN AMERICA WHERE NO ONE IS HUNGRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
FOOD PROCUREMENT - SEE SCHEDULE O
MEMBER SERVICES - SEE SCHEDULE O
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - SEE SCHEDULE O
OUR RESEARCH AND EVALUATION TEAM SPEARHEADS CRITICAL RESEARCH INITIATIVES TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HUNGER AND TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE OUR STRATEGIES TO END IT. WE ANALYZE THE DYNAMICS AT PLAY AMONG THE NATION'S FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES, THE PATTERNS SURROUNDING THEIR USE OF OUR SERVICES, AND ENDEAVOR TO UTILIZE THIS DATA TO ULTIMATELY CREATE BETTER LOCAL FEEDING PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, WE INVESTIGATE OUR OWN ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATIONS AS A NETWORK, IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUAL GROWTH AND REFINEMENT.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021, WE RELEASED THE ELEVENTH CONSECUTIVE EDITION OF MAP THE MEAL GAP, OUR SIGNATURE STUDY ON OVERALL AND CHILD FOOD INSECURITY IN EVERY COUNTY AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN THE UNITED STATES. NOT ONLY DOES THIS STUDY ALLOW OUR PARTNERS, POLICYMAKERS, DONORS, AND THE PUBLIC TO UNDERSTAND THE PICTURE OF HUNGER IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IT PROVIDES OUR FOOD BANKS WITH DATA THAT ENABLES THEM TO TARGET THEIR SERVICES TO PEOPLE MOST IN NEED. FEEDING AMERICA ALSO RELEASED FOOD INSECURITY PROJECTIONS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2022 AT THE NATIONAL, STATE, COUNTY, CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, AND SERVICE AREA LEVELS. FEEDING AMERICA PILOTED THE FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND AGENCY PULSE SURVEY TOOL THAT OUR MEMBER FOOD BANKS CAN USE TO ASSESS THEIR PARTNER AGENCIES' NEEDS FOR ADDITIONAL FOOD, FUNDS, AND OTHER RESOURCES AS A RESULT OF COVID-19. ADDITIONALLY, FEEDING AMERICA PRODUCED THE STATE OF SENIOR HUNGER IN AMERICA IN 2018 WHICH DOCUMENTS THE PREVALENCE OF FOOD INSECURITY AMONG THE SENIOR POPULATION AGE 60 AND OLDER IN THE UNITED STATES, ALONG WITH A NEW REPORT THIS YEAR THAT EXAMINES FOOD INSECURITY AMONG ADULTS AGE 50-59. WE ALSO SUPPORTED OUR NETWORK FOOD BANKS WITH NEW RESEARCH TOOLS, SUCH AS A LEVELS OF EVIDENCE FRAMEWORK TO ASSESS AND COMPARE EFFECTIVENESS OF TESTED PROGRAMMATIC INTERVENTIONS, AND A RESEARCH TOOLKIT OF VALIDATED SURVEY MEASURES TO SUPPORT LOCAL RESEARCH IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL BEST PRACTICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot CEO | Officer | 40 | $919,511 |
Katherine Fitzgerald Evp & COO | Officer | 40 | $455,137 |
Paul Henrys Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $413,037 |
Catherine Davis Chief Marketing & Comm. Officer | Officer | 40 | $366,993 |
Katherine Leone Until 221 Chief Gov. Relations Officer | Officer | 40 | $335,662 |
Maryann Byrdak Chief Information Officer | Officer | 40 | $334,360 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Plusmedia Digital Llc Marketing & Advertising | 6/29/21 | $6,076,807 |
Executive Construction Inc Construction Contractor | 6/29/21 | $6,204,198 |
Slalom Llc Consulting - Tech | 6/29/21 | $5,127,146 |
R2integrated Marketing & Advertising | 6/29/21 | $2,655,036 |
Innerworkings Printing & Production | 6/29/21 | $4,345,056 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $263,240 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,915,970,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,386,604,354 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,916,234,028 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,800,662 |
| Investment income | $1,689,896 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $115,727,530 |
| Net Rental Income | -$81,420 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,521,562 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $478,899 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,065,318,094 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,759,746,287 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,856,188 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,882,937 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $31,899,563 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,815,725 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,231,582 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,793 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $35,164 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $166,160 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,088,418 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,368,729 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $145,656 |
| Fees for services: Other | $23,394,171 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,944,355 |
| Office expenses | $328,919 |
| Information technology | $6,299,661 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,066,835 |
| Travel | $33,771 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $128,334 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,381,901 |
| Insurance | $197,836 |
| All other expenses | $205,405 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,902,891,407 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $442,132,236 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $55,120,806 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $12,448,066 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $180,831 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,196,270 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,727,695 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $72,817,040 |
| Investments—other securities | $35,864 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $108,435 |
| Total assets | $603,767,243 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,147,527 |
| Grants payable | $2,530,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,737,438 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $1,494,630 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $9,780,940 |
| Total liabilities | $38,690,535 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $370,744,781 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $194,331,927 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $603,767,243 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Feeding America has awarded $3,759,503,480 in support to 243 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Orlando, FL PURPOSE: Fight Hunger | $96,063,113 |
El Paso, TX PURPOSE: Fight Hunger | $92,835,246 |
Brooklyn Park, MN PURPOSE: Fight Hunger | $92,743,715 |
Tampa, FL PURPOSE: Fight Hunger | $88,687,013 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: Fight Hunger | $80,635,805 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: Fight Hunger | $80,260,394 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Feeding America has recieved totaling $136,686.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Cedar Fair Charities Sandusky, OH PURPOSE: CASH | $30,785 |
Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under The Evelyn Venable Tr Beaufort, SC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $20,666 |
Alfred D Banks Memorial Food For The Hungry Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: TO FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE IN AMERICA | $15,750 |
Hale Foundation Barrington, IL PURPOSE: OPERATING FUNDS | $11,000 |
Skk Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation Inc Billings, MT PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $39,044,000 |
| Earnings | $5,132,000 |
| Admin Expense | $77,000 |
| Net Contributions | $22,510,000 |
| Ending Balance | $66,609,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | $197,112,141 | $180,413,430 |
Gleaners Food Bank Of Indiana Inc Indianapolis, IN | $57,600,145 | $186,505,461 |
Northern Illinois Food Bank Geneva, IL | $70,648,201 | $150,994,521 |
St Louis Area Food Bank Inc Bridgeton, MO | $42,018,188 | $114,234,438 |
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $25,492,368 | $111,456,106 |
Gods Pantry Food Bank Inc Lexington, KY | $29,295,834 | $63,304,764 |
The Food Bank For Central & Northeast Missouri Inc Columbia, MO | $22,373,866 | $57,336,993 |
Dare To Care Inc Louisville, KY | $30,243,323 | $45,399,567 |
Second Harvest Foodbank Of Southern Wisconsin Madison, WI | $26,296,276 | $43,990,829 |
River Bend Food Reservoir Davenport, IA | $24,095,771 | $42,604,149 |
Operation Food Search Inc St Louis, MO | $20,475,685 | $35,729,892 |
Food Bank Of Iowa Des Moines, IA | $30,639,112 | $46,724,130 |