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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Food Bank for New York City

NYC's Largest Hunger-Relief Organization. Your $1 = Up to 3 Meals For Families.

Founded
Headquarters
Bronx, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S50
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

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S50
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 90

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Food 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $225M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Food Bank for New York City has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. 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 $225M in annual revenue. 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 $225M 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.

Food Bank for New York City has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 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.

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: Food Bank for New York City's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $225M 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.

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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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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

LE
Leslie Gordon
PRESIDENT & CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Anna M•••••••
CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFCR.
AR
Arthur S•••••••
TREASURER
CA
Camesha G••••
VP OF COMMUNITY CONNECTION
CP
Cpa
President & CEO
ER
Erin H•••
SR. VP GIVING AND ENGAGEME
GE
George G••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GL
Gloria P•••••••••
VICE CHAIR
JA
Janis R•••••••
DIR. OF CORPORATOR ENGAGEM
JO
John F••••• E••
BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
JO
Jovanna R••••••••
CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER
KA
Katie L••
BOARD MEMBER
KE
Kevin F••••
BOARD MEMBER
KY
Kyra S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
LA
Lary S••••••••
EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIR
LA
Lauren B••• L•••••
BOARD MEMBER
LE
Lee B•••• S•••••••
BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
LE
Leslie G•••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
LI
Lisa H••••••••••••
COO (FORMER)
MA
Margarette P•••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO (FORMER)
MA
Matthew H••••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
NI
Nicolas P•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
PA
Pastor M•••••• W••••••
BOARD MEMBER
RE
Rev H•••• B••••
SECRETARY
RO
Robert S•••••
CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER
SE
Seraina M••••
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

'The damage is done already': What 2 weeks without SNAP meant for NYC - Gothamist
Nov 2025
gothamist.com
Food Bank for New York City fighting food insecurity for kids during summer break - ABC7 New York
Jun 2025
abc7ny.com
NYC community events: Food Bank for New York City hosts 3rd annual Harlem Week Barbecue and Distribution event - ABC7 Ne
Aug 2024
abc7ny.com
Form filed
$164.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon promote the Food Bank for New York City on local television: 'We need to be responsible fo
Dec 2023
www.dailymail.co.uk
Form filed
$187.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$224.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
District 15 City Council Race: Ariel Rivera-Diaz on People Power, Education & Food Insecurity - Norwood News
Mar 2021
www.norwoodnews.org
Form filed
$144.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Greg Bogin Unveils Minimalist Painting To Benefit Food Bank for New York City - Hypebeast
Aug 2020
hypebeast.com
This Amazing Michelle Obama-Inspired Baby Food Is Helping Hungry Families - romper.com
May 2020
www.romper.com
Form filed
$49.9M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$69.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Dos Toros Taqueria To Open New Midtown Restaurant - Patch
Jul 2018
patch.com
Lehman College food pantry helps feed students - FOX 5 New York
Apr 2018
www.fox5ny.com
Food Bank For New York City Opens Free Tax Assistance Sites To Help Low Income New Yorkers File Tax Returns - Harlem Wor
Mar 2018
www.harlemworldmagazine.com
Form filed
$81.5M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$83.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$87.1M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$81.2M revenue
FY2014
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Food Bank for New York City This page 64 $224.7 million -
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Community Synergy Inc 90 $258,006 93%
Aspen Sister Cities Program Inc 90 $199,220 89%
Sj5k Foundation 90 $119,706 100%
American Production & Inventory Control Society Northern New … 90 $128,932 68%
El Cajon Rotary Foundation 90 $48,108 82%
Alianza Agricola Inc 90 $230,961 66%
West Bloomington Revitalization Project Corporation 90 $385,893 79%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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
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 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, United States.
What is Food Bank for New York City's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% 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 64 out of 100 (Partial 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