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Feeding America West Michigan

We gather and distribute food to relieve hunger and increase food security in west michigan and the upper peninsula. Contributions and net assets consist primarily of donated food …

Kentwood, MI EIN 382439659 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
83/100 · methodology

About Feeding America West Michigan

Feeding America West Michigan is your local food bank. We gather and distribute food to help increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

Founded
Headquarters
Kentwood, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

We gather and distribute food to relieve hunger and increase food security in west michigan and the upper peninsula. Contributions and net assets consist primarily of donated food for distribution.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 83
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.96
Program expenses$0.96 ($57.9 million)
96% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Feeding America West Michigan is a registered social services nonprofit based in Kentwood, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 382439659. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $63M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Feeding America West Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100. 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 83 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 91/100.

Feeding America West Michigan is located in Kentwood, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.

Based on official tax filings, Feeding America West Michigan has $63M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Feeding America West Michigan 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 major organization. It has $63M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Feeding America West Michigan. 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.

Feeding America West Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 78%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Feeding America West Michigan is your local food bank. We gather and distribute food to help increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Feeding America West Michigan is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Feeding America West Michigan's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83/100 is in line with the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $63M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Feeding America West Michigan are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Feeding America West Michigan is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382439659, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
96% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
89

Leadership

KE
Kenneth R Estelle
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda M••••
BOARD PRESID
BE
Beulah G••••
Director
DA
Danielle V••••••
BOARD PRESID
FC
Fc B••••
BOARD VICE P
FR
Frank S•••••
Director
JE
Jeffrey B••••••••••
Director
JO
Joan G•••••
Director
JU
Julie B•••••
Director
KA
Kara S••••
Director
KA
Kay H•••
SECRETARY
KE
Kelly C••••••
Director
KE
Kenneth R E••••••
PRESIDENT/CE
KE
Kevin M••••••
Director
KY
Kyle K••••
Director
MA
Mark L•••••••
Director
MI
Mike D••••••••
Director
RE
Rev B•••• M••••
Director
RI
Richard H••••••••
TREASURER
RO
Robert S••••
Director
TH
Thomas G•••••••
Director
TO
Tom B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
TR
Trina P•••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$62.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$54.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$51.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$50.5M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$69.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Feeding America West Michigan This page 83 $62.7 million 96%
Food Gatherers 93 $23.7 million 96%
Carenet 90 $10.7 million 78%
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif 90 $15.3 million 66%
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 90 $40.0 million 80%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 90 $23.3 million 73%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Feeding America West Michigan

What is Feeding America West Michigan?
Feeding America West Michigan is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kentwood, United States. Feeding America West Michigan is your local food bank. We gather and distribute food to help increase food security in West Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
When was Feeding America West Michigan founded?
Feeding America West Michigan was founded in 1981.
Who leads Feeding America West Michigan?
Kenneth R Estelle serves as President/CEO.
Where is Feeding America West Michigan located?
Headquartered in Kentwood, MI, United States.
What is Feeding America West Michigan's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Feeding America West Michigan trustworthy?
Feeding America West Michigan has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 83 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 Feeding America West Michigan's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382439659.
What is Feeding America West Michigan's website?
http://www.feedwm.org