Blaine Food Bank Association
Change hunger to hope through "neighbors helping neighbors" we strive to end hunger in our community by providing culturally appropriate nutritious food to individuals and families in need, …
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Getting Food Need Food Assistance? We’re Here for You. Donate Your Generosity Feeds Our Community. Volunteer Join Our Volunteer Team. About Blaine Food Bank Established in 1972 the first Blaine Food Bank operated out of the United Church of Christ. After several moves, the City of Blaine, Northwood Alliance Church and Stafholt donated land and […]
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Mission
Change hunger to hope through "neighbors helping neighbors" we strive to end hunger in our community by providing culturally appropriate nutritious food to individuals and families in need, and with respect and humility turn hunger to hope for anyone who faces food insecurity.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Blaine Food Bank Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Established in 1982, it predates 82% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 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 + methodologyBlaine Food Bank Association is a registered social services nonprofit based in Blaine, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 911160595. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 57 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Blaine Food Bank Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911160595. 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.
Blaine Food Bank Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Blaine Food Bank Association is located in Blaine, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Blaine Food Bank Association has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Blaine Food Bank Association is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 57 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Blaine Food Bank Association. 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, Blaine Food Bank Association 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 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). 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.
Getting Food Need Food Assistance? We’re Here for You. Donate Your Generosity Feeds Our Community. Volunteer Join Our Volunteer Team. About Blaine Food Bank Established in 1972 the first Blaine Food Bank operated out of the United Church of Christ. After several moves, the City of Blaine, Northwood Alliance Church and Stafholt donated land and […] Blaine Food Bank Association is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Blaine Food Bank Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blaine Food Bank Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911160595, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
BLAINE FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Third Annual ‘Catoberfest’ Set to Benefit Blaine Food Bank With Help from Bank of the Pacific - WhatcomTalk
Mail carriers, firefighters team up with Blaine Food Bank for donation drive - thenorthernlight.com
2025 Year in Review: Blaine Food Bank - thenorthernlight.com
Free and reduced meals in Blaine and Birch Bay - thenorthernlight.com
Needs rising as food banks face funding cuts, higher prices and SNAP uncertainty - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County food banks bracing for impact of federal SNAP program cuts - Bellingham Herald
Nature’s Path provides large donation to food bank - thenorthernlight.com
Blaine Food Bank now carrying formula, diapers - thenorthernlight.com
Blaine Food Bank welcomes new director amid increased demand - thenorthernlight.com
BMS student recognized for Blaine Food Bank donation - thenorthernlight.com
Activity timeline
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 57 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 57 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 · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Blaine Food Bank Association
- What is Blaine Food Bank Association?
- Blaine Food Bank Association is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Blaine, United States. Getting Food Need Food Assistance? We’re Here for You. Donate Your Generosity Feeds Our Community. Volunteer Join Our Volunteer Team. About Blaine Food Bank Established in 1972 the first Blaine Food Bank operated out of the United Church of Christ. After several moves, the City of Blaine, Northwood Alliance Church and Stafholt donated land and […]
- When was Blaine Food Bank Association founded?
- Blaine Food Bank Association was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Blaine Food Bank Association?
- Terry Aiello serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Blaine Food Bank Association located?
- Headquartered in Blaine, WA, United States.
- What is Blaine Food Bank Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Blaine Food Bank Association trustworthy?
- Blaine Food Bank Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Blaine Food Bank Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911160595. Registration: 91-1160595 (United States).
- What is Blaine Food Bank Association's website?
- https://www.blainefoodbank.org/