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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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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · 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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Feeding America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5.0B in annual revenue. 112 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Feeding America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363673599. 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.

Feeding America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.

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 $5.0B in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.

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 $5.0B 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Feeding America 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 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.

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: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $5.0B 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.

Annual revenue
$1B+
98% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
436

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CL
Claire B•••••••••••••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Kemps donates 24,000 shelf-stable milk cartons to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin - WFRV Local 5
Jun 2026
www.wearegreenbay.com
Sinclair Cares, Feeding America team up to fight summer hunger as local effort grows - KFDM
Jun 2026
kfdm.com
Eyewitness News to partner with Feeding America for Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief - KBAK
Jun 2026
bakersfieldnow.com
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin on Bobby Portis' impact - FOX6 News Milwaukee
Jun 2026
www.fox6now.com
Feeding America says summer meal gaps can hurt kids’ health and learning, how to help - WLUK
Jun 2026
fox11online.com
Feeding America West Michigan mobile pantry hands out food to 400 families for '616 Day' - WZZM13.com
Jun 2026
www.wzzm13.com
Feeding America West Michigan hosts mobile food pantry with Detroit Lions volunteers on 616 Day - FOX 17 West Michigan N
Jun 2026
www.fox17online.com
AAA teams up with Feeding America to fight summer hunger - KOTA Territory News
Jun 2026
www.kotatv.com
Feeding America West Michigan to visit Marquette County church - Upper Michigan's Source
Jun 2026
www.uppermichiganssource.com
Sinclair and Feeding America® Launch Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief - GlobeNewswire
Jun 2026
www.globenewswire.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
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2717.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2437.6M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2200.9M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 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
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 112 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1988
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, IL, United States.
What is Feeding America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Feeding America trustworthy?
Feeding America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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