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Feeding America

Our mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in collaboration with partner food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities …

Human Services Chicago, IL EIN 363673599 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Feeding America

Feeding America is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America.

Founded
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K310
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1990

Mission

Our mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in collaboration with partner food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE K310
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 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($4.9 billion)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Feeding America is a registered human services nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, 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 363673599. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $4.9B in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Feeding America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Feeding America is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Feeding America has $4.9B in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% 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.

Feeding America 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 major organization. It has $4.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 112 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Feeding America. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. 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 is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America. Feeding America 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: Feeding America's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of $4.9B is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Feeding America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Feeding America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363673599, 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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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Leadership

CL
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alan D•••••••
Chief of Staff & GC (until 1/21)
AL
Alan D••••••• u•••• 1••
Former Chief of Staff
AM
Ami M•••••••••
Chief Equity & Programs Officer
AN
Andrea Y•• u•••• 6••
Former Secretary
BL
Blake T•••••••
Chief Supply Chain Officer
BL
Blake T••••••• u•••• 0•••
Chief Supply Chain Officer
BR
Bruce M•••••••
Director
CA
Casey M••••
Chief Development Officer
CA
Catherine D••••
Chief Marketing & Comm. Officer
CA
Catherine D•••• u•••• 0•••
Chief Marketing & Comm. Officer
CL
Claire B•••••••••••••••••
CEO
CL
Claire W•••••••••
Secretary
DA
Daniel N•••••
VP of Development
EL
Elizabeth D•••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth N••••••
SVP Digital and Direct Marketing
ER
Erin S••••
Director
GA
Gary R•••••
Chair
GA
Gayle C••••••
Director
JI
Jim K••••••
Director
JO
John S•••••
Director
KA
Kate M••••
Director
KA
Katherine F•••••••••
President & COO
KA
Katherine L•••• u•••• 2••
Chief Gov. Relations Officer
KA
Kathryn S•••••••••
Chief Network Officer
KE
Keith M••••
Past Chair
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

9 Florida food banks may have benefited from $5M Taylor Swift donation - Treasure Coast News
May 2026
www.tcpalm.com
‘Feeding thy neighbor’ with Silver Creek Church and Feeding America West Michigan - myupnow.com
May 2026
www.myupnow.com
Feeding America partners with agencies to serve food deserts in Kentucky - WNKY
May 2026
www.wnky.com
‘Feeding thy neighbor’ with Silver Creek Church and Feeding America West Michigan - myupnow.com
May 2026
www.myupnow.com
Feeding America, AmeriCorps and Other National Partners to Support Good Neighbor Day America in Communities Nationwide -
May 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Bayer Partners with Luke Bryan to Donate 1 Million Meals Through Feeding America - Business Wire
May 2026
www.businesswire.com
More food rescue coming to local communities across Kentucky - WBKO
May 2026
www.wbko.com
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin launches Clock Tower Farms to aid community - Hortidaily
May 2026
www.hortidaily.com
Rockwell’s Indoor Farm Will Supply Fresh Produce to Feeding America - Urban Milwaukee
May 2026
urbanmilwaukee.com
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin names New President & CEO - FOX6 News Milwaukee
May 2026
www.fox6now.com
Form filed
$5047.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$4916.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$4267.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$4065.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3571.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$2831.6M revenue
FY2019
IRS_990
Form filed
$2827.6M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2717.1M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2437.6M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2200.9M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Feeding America This page 73 $4.9 billion 0%
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

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 - 112 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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

What is Feeding America?
Feeding America is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Feeding America is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America.
When was Feeding America founded?
Feeding America was founded in 1988.
Who leads Feeding America?
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot serves as CEO.
Where is Feeding America located?
Headquartered in Chicago, United States.
What is Feeding America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Feeding America trustworthy?
Feeding America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363673599.
What is Feeding America's website?
http://www.feedingamerica.org