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Food Gatherers

The organization supports local feeding programs throughout washtenaw county through the collection and delivery of surplus perishable food from local sources and from the acquisition and distribution of …

Ann Arbor, MI EIN: 382853858 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Food Gatherers

Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. We distribute millions of pounds of food to 150 non-profit programs serving low-income adults, children and families in Washtenaw County

Founded
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

The organization supports local feeding programs throughout washtenaw county through the collection and delivery of surplus perishable food from local sources and from the acquisition and distribution of food through a national food bank program.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.69%
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

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (74%) 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 Gatherers with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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 Gatherers is a registered social services nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its EIN is 382853858. 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 $24M in annual revenue. 84 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Food Gatherers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 382853858. 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 Gatherers 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 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Food Gatherers is located in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

Based on official tax filings, Food Gatherers has $24M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Food Gatherers is classified as a Social 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 $24M in annual revenue. The organization has 84 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Food Gatherers. 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 Gatherers 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.

Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. We distribute millions of pounds of food to 150 non-profit programs serving low-income adults, children and families in Washtenaw County Food Gatherers is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1989.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $24M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Food Gatherers are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Food Gatherers is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 382853858, 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
96% 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

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
55

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

EI
Eileen S•••••
President And CEO

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Food Gatherers partners with Rotary Club of Ann Arbor for key spring season food drive - WEMU
Mar 2026
www.wemu.org
Form filed
$23.7M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Food Gatherers hosts emergency food distribution event at Briarwood Mall on, Wednesday, Nov. 12 2025. - MLive.com
Nov 2025
www.mlive.com
Food Gatherers announces pop-up emergency drive-through food distributions - The Manchester Mirror
Nov 2025
themanchestermirror.com
Food Gatherers to host 4 emergency distributions to offset SNAP benefits ending - MLive.com
Oct 2025
www.mlive.com
Washtenaw County to team with Food Gatherers to help SNAP recipients - WEMU
Oct 2025
www.wemu.org
Form filed
$22.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Food Gatherers helps alleviate hunger in Washtenaw County - CBS News
Dec 2023
www.cbsnews.com
Form filed
$18.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.7M 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 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
Social Services this charity 15,199
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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 - 84 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 · 84 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 · 1989
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Food Gatherers

What is Food Gatherers?
Food Gatherers is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ann Arbor, United States. Food Gatherers exists to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes in our community. We distribute millions of pounds of food to 150 non-profit programs serving low-income adults, children and families in Washtenaw County
When was Food Gatherers founded?
Food Gatherers was founded in 1989.
Who leads Food Gatherers?
Eileen Spring serves as President And CEO.
Where is Food Gatherers located?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
What is Food Gatherers's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Food Gatherers trustworthy?
Food Gatherers 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 Gatherers's registration number?
IRS EIN: 382853858.
What is Food Gatherers's website?
http://www.foodgatherers.org