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 …
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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFeeding 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.
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Filing history
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FEEDING AMERICA 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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Neutral9 Florida food banks may have benefited from $5M Taylor Swift donation - Treasure Coast News
‘Feeding thy neighbor’ with Silver Creek Church and Feeding America West Michigan - myupnow.com
Feeding America partners with agencies to serve food deserts in Kentucky - WNKY
‘Feeding thy neighbor’ with Silver Creek Church and Feeding America West Michigan - myupnow.com
Feeding America, AmeriCorps and Other National Partners to Support Good Neighbor Day America in Communities Nationwide - PR Newswire
Bayer Partners with Luke Bryan to Donate 1 Million Meals Through Feeding America - Business Wire
More food rescue coming to local communities across Kentucky - WBKO
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin launches Clock Tower Farms to aid community - Hortidaily
Rockwell’s Indoor Farm Will Supply Fresh Produce to Feeding America - Urban Milwaukee
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin names New President & CEO - FOX6 News Milwaukee
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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