Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana (Food Bank NW LA) reports it distributes food in Northwest Louisiana to the parishes of Caddo, Bossier, Webster, Claiborne, Bienville, Red River and DeSoto. The organization states that its volunteers sort, warehouse, and distribute food to over 150 non-profit organizations, shelters and churches in its seven-parish service area. These partner agencies distribute the food to needy individuals free of charge through soup kitchens, church food pantry programs, homeless shelters, residential centers, and schools. In 2019, Food Bank NW LA reports that it distributed 12.5 million pounds of food to more than 75,000 individuals living below federal poverty levels.
For the year ended June 30, 2019, Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana's program expenses were:
Program services |
$18,629,001 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$18,629,001 |
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $18,455,770 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 Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Donated food supplies |
$15,417,581 |
Miscellaneous grants |
$923,900 |
Capital campaign |
$622,269 |
Contributions |
$538,351 |
Annual campaign |
$449,439 |
Shared maintenance |
$402,159 |
Interest income |
$47,617 |
Miscellaneous income |
$46,944 |
United Way |
$34,112 |
Investment return, net |
$24,550 |
Adopt a senior program |
$21,015 |
Rental income |
$13,500 |
Total Income |
$18,541,437 |
- Programs: 97%
- Administrative: 3%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$18,541,437 |
Program expenses |
$18,629,001 |
Fundraising expenses |
$187,514 |
Administrative expenses |
$583,431 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$19,399,946 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-858,509 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$9,910,618 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$9,052,109 |
Total Liabilities |
$142,321 |
Total Assets |
$9,194,430 |
Note: According to Food Bank NW LA's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2019, the organization received $15,417,581 in donated food.