Arlington Food Assistance Center
To feed our neighbors in need by providing dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries.
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AFAC fights hunger in Arlington by providing free groceries to families in need. Donate, volunteer, or get help. Neighbors helping neighbors.
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Mission
To feed our neighbors in need by providing dignified access to nutritious supplemental groceries.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Arlington Food Assistance Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyArlington Food Assistance Center is a registered human services nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 541473207. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Arlington Food Assistance Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 541473207. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Arlington Food Assistance Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Arlington Food Assistance Center is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Based on official tax filings, Arlington Food Assistance Center has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Arlington Food Assistance Center is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Arlington Food Assistance Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Arlington Food Assistance Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
AFAC fights hunger in Arlington by providing free groceries to families in need. Donate, volunteer, or get help. Neighbors helping neighbors. Arlington Food Assistance Center is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $10M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Arlington Food Assistance Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arlington Food Assistance Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 541473207, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ARLINGTON FOOD ASSISTANCE CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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Drop off letters to Santa and food donations at two Arlington nature centers - ARLnow
Bracing for SNAP disruptions, Arlington allocates $350K for AFAC food aid - ARLnow
Stay cautious and support food pantries if you can, Arlington advocates urge amid uncertainty - ARLnow
The Nonprofits That Make Up Arlington’s Safety Net Are Hurting - Arlington Magazine
DIGging for others - Arlington Catholic Herald
In Northern Virginia, a Culture of Volunteerism - Arlington, VA - Arlington Magazine
Giving Matters: WUSA9 and Arlington Food Assistance Center work to feed families in Arlington - WUSA9
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 81 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1988
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Arlington Food Assistance Center
- What is Arlington Food Assistance Center?
- Arlington Food Assistance Center is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. AFAC fights hunger in Arlington by providing free groceries to families in need. Donate, volunteer, or get help. Neighbors helping neighbors.
- When was Arlington Food Assistance Center founded?
- Arlington Food Assistance Center was founded in 1988.
- Who leads Arlington Food Assistance Center?
- Charles Meng serves as Chief Executive Officer.
- Where is Arlington Food Assistance Center located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is Arlington Food Assistance Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Arlington Food Assistance Center trustworthy?
- Arlington Food Assistance Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Arlington Food Assistance Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 541473207. Registration: 54-1473207 (United States).
- What is Arlington Food Assistance Center's website?
- https://afac.org/