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Food Bank of Alaska Inc

Food Bank of Alaska believes no one deserves to be hungry We are dedicated to eliminating hunger in Alaska

Human Services Anchorage, AK EIN: 920073175 (IRS) Reg: 92-0073175 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Food Bank of Alaska Inc

Fighting hunger in Alaska for nearly 50 by providing food, connecting neighbors to help, and ensuring access to nourishment across the state.

Founded
Headquarters
Anchorage, AK
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Food Bank of Alaska believes no one deserves to be hungry We are dedicated to eliminating hunger in Alaska

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: 100%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
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 (FY2025)
$0.95
Program$0.95
100% 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 Food Bank of Alaska Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented human services 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Food Bank of Alaska Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Anchorage, AK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 920073175. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $31M in annual revenue. 62 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Food Bank of Alaska Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 920073175. 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 of Alaska Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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.

Food Bank of Alaska Inc is located in Anchorage, AK, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Food Bank of Alaska Inc has $31M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% 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.

Food Bank of Alaska Inc 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 large organization. It has $31M in annual revenue. The organization has 62 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Food Bank of Alaska Inc. 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 of Alaska Inc 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 100% 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.

Fighting hunger in Alaska for nearly 50 by providing food, connecting neighbors to help, and ensuring access to nourishment across the state. Food Bank of Alaska Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $31M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Food Bank of Alaska Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 920073175, 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
$10M-$100M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
57

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

CA
Cara D•••
Chief Executive Off

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

May No Child Go Hungry: Campaign to benefit Food Bank of Alaska wraps up - Alaska's News Source
Jun 2026
www.alaskasnewssource.com
May No Child Go Hungry: Campaign to benefit Food Bank of Alaska wraps up - Alaska's News Source
Jun 2026
www.alaskasnewssource.com
The Food Bank of Alaska says 1 in 5 children are going hungry, the "May No Child Go Hungry " campaign can help - Alaska'
May 2026
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Form filed
$31.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Food Bank of Alaska speaks on thousands of Alaskans losing SNAP benefits - Alaska's News Source
Oct 2025
www.alaskasnewssource.com
CANstruction Designs Aid Food Bank of Alaska - Alaska's News Source
Apr 2025
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Form filed
$21.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Food Bank of Alaska kicks off annual ‘Thanksgiving Blessing’ - Alaska's News Source
Nov 2024
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Food Bank of Alaska Thanksgiving blessing - Alaska's News Source
Nov 2024
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Form filed
$23.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Food Bank of Alaska urges people to get involved with Hunger Action Month - Alaska's News Source
Sep 2023
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Form filed
$18.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Nenana Ice Classic featured on national late-night show; host John Oliver donating $10,000 to Food Bank of Alaska - Alas
Mar 2022
www.alaskasnewssource.com
Form filed
$33.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 62 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 62 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 · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Food Bank of Alaska Inc

What is Food Bank of Alaska Inc?
Food Bank of Alaska Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Anchorage, United States. Fighting hunger in Alaska for nearly 50 by providing food, connecting neighbors to help, and ensuring access to nourishment across the state.
When was Food Bank of Alaska Inc founded?
Food Bank of Alaska Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Food Bank of Alaska Inc?
Cara Durr serves as Chief Executive Off.
Where is Food Bank of Alaska Inc located?
Headquartered in Anchorage, AK, United States.
What is Food Bank of Alaska Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Food Bank of Alaska Inc trustworthy?
Food Bank of Alaska Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 of Alaska Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 920073175. Registration: 92-0073175 (United States).
What is Food Bank of Alaska Inc's website?
http://www.foodbankofalaska.org