Food Bank for New York City
FOOD BANK FOR NYC HAS BEEN THE CITY'S MAJOR HUNGER-RELIEF ORGANIZATION WORKING TO END HUNGER THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS. NEARLY ONE IN FIVE NEW …
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NYC's Largest Hunger-Relief Organization. Your $1 = Up to 3 Meals For Families.
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Mission
Food bank for nyc has been the city's major hunger-relief organization working to end hunger throughout the five boroughs for nearly 40 years. Nearly one in five new yorkers relies on food bank for food and other resources. Food bank takes a strategic, multifaceted approach that provides meals and builds capacity in the neediest communities, while raising awareness and engagement among all new yorkers. Through its network of more than 1,000 charities and schools citywide, food bank provides food for millions of free meals for new yorkers in need. Food bank for nyc income support services, including food stamps (also known as snap) and free tax assistance for the working poor, puts millions each year into the pockets of new yorkers, helping them to afford food and achieve greater dignity and independence. In addition, food bank's nutrition education programs and services empower more than 50,000 children, teens and adults to sustain a health diet on a low budget.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Food Bank for New York City has 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 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 24,268 community development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (13 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 + methodologyFood Bank for New York City is a registered community development nonprofit based in Bronx, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 133179546. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $164M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Food Bank for New York City's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133179546. 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.
Food Bank for New York City has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Food Bank for New York City is located in Bronx, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years. Its registered address is 355 Food Center Drive, Hunts Point Cooperative Market, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Food Bank for New York City has $164M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 89% for community development 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.
Food Bank for New York City is classified as a Community Development 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 $164M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Food Bank for New York City. 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, Food Bank for New York City 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 89%). 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.
NYC's Largest Hunger-Relief Organization. Your $1 = Up to 3 Meals For Families. Food Bank for New York City is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 89%. Its annual revenue of $164M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Food Bank for New York City are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Food Bank for New York City is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133179546, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY 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 FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Food Bank for New York City fighting food insecurity for kids during summer break - ABC7 New York
NYC community events: Food Bank for New York City hosts 3rd annual Harlem Week Barbecue and Distribution event - ABC7 New York
Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon promote the Food Bank for New York City on local television: 'We need to be responsible for our community' - Daily Mail
District 15 City Council Race: Ariel Rivera-Diaz on People Power, Education & Food Insecurity - Norwood News
Greg Bogin Unveils Minimalist Painting To Benefit Food Bank for New York City - Hypebeast
Lehman College food pantry helps feed students - FOX 5 New York
Food Bank For New York City Opens Free Tax Assistance Sites To Help Low Income New Yorkers File Tax Returns - Harlem World Magazine
Tackling Food Insecurity at Lehman College - The City University of New York
Food Bank For New York City’s 2016 Can Do Awards Dinner - WWD
Spare Wants to Close New York City’s Hunger Gap - observer.com
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 70 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 · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Food Bank for New York City
- What is Food Bank for New York City?
- Food Bank for New York City is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bronx, United States. NYC's Largest Hunger-Relief Organization. Your $1 = Up to 3 Meals For Families.
- When was Food Bank for New York City founded?
- Food Bank for New York City was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Food Bank for New York City?
- Leslie Gordon serves as PRESIDENT & CEO.
- Where is Food Bank for New York City located?
- Headquartered in Bronx, NY, United States.
- What is Food Bank for New York City's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Food Bank for New York City trustworthy?
- Food Bank for New York City has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Food Bank for New York City's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133179546.
- What is Food Bank for New York City's website?
- https://www.foodbanknyc.org