Feeding America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaint
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issue brought to its attention: 1
The organization did not address the complaint issue brought to its attention: 0
(The complaint involved mailing list removal).
Feeding America is a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks that aims to fight against hunger in the United States. The organization reports that it also supports programs that improve food security among the people it serves; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Feeding America states that it builds partnerships that help address the root causes of hunger. The goal of these partnerships is to improve food security by meeting people's need for food assistance and helping them build pathways to household stability. Feeding America indicates that its network of 200 food banks across the country feeds 40 million people at risk of hunger, including 12 million children and 7 million seniors.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Feeding America's program expenses were:
Food procurement |
$3,221,342,000 |
Member services |
$94,759,000 |
Public awareness and education |
$6,285,000 |
Policy and advocacy |
$4,669,000 |
Programs |
$4,421,000 |
Research and analysis |
$3,654,000 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,335,130,000 |
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Chief Executive
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$220,366
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Chair of the Board
Gary Rodkin
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Chief Executive Officer, ConAgra Foods
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Board Size
16
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Paid Staff Size
285
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances. Ms. Babineaux-Fontenot's compensation covers her hire date from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
Note: The highest paid employee in 2018 was Mr. Paul Henrys, Chief Financial Officer, receiving $412,105 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,549,017,000 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Feeding America's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Donated goods and services |
$2,964,998,000 |
Individual contributions |
$302,417,000 |
Corporate contributions |
$177,466,000 |
Food procurement revenue |
$89,149,000 |
Corporate promotions |
$68,552,000 |
Foundations |
$34,244,000 |
Member fees |
$4,042,000 |
Other revenue |
$1,701,000 |
Wills and bequests |
$1,340,000 |
Investment return |
$1,282,000 |
Conference fees |
$794,000 |
Investment income |
$706,000 |
Total Income |
$3,646,691,000 |
- Programs: 99%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
- Administrative: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$3,646,691,000 |
Program expenses |
$3,335,130,000 |
Fundraising expenses |
$34,306,000 |
Administrative expenses |
$15,612,000 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,385,048,000 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$261,643,000 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$138,312,000 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$399,955,000 |
Total Liabilities |
$32,639,000 |
Total Assets |
$432,594,000 |
Note: According to Feeding America's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,964,998,000 in the form of food and grocery products ($2,961,835,000), consulting services ($2,210,000), transportation ($509,000), legal services ($276,000), and hotels and airline miles ($168,000).