Houston Food Bank
HOUSTON FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR BETTER LIVES. LAST YEAR WE PROVIDED ACCESS TO 153 MILLION NUTRITIOUS MEALS IN 18 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST TEXAS THROUGH …
The Houston Food Bank
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Visit www.houstonfoodbank.orgAbout Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through our 1,500 community partners.
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Houston food bank's mission is to provide food for better lives. Last year we provided access to 153 million nutritious meals in 18 counties in southeast texas through our 1,600 community partners which includes food pantries, soup kitchens, social service providers, and schools. In addition to distributing food, we provide services and connections to programs that address the root causes of hunger and are aimed at helping families achieve long-term stability, including nutrition education, job training, health management, and help with securing state-funded assistance.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHouston Food Bank is a registered social services nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 742181456. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $453M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Houston Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. 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 63 ('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 social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Houston Food Bank is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is 535 Portwall Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Houston Food Bank has $453M in annual revenue. 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.
Houston Food Bank is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $453M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Houston Food Bank. 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.
Houston Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Houston Food Bank profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through our 1,500 community partners. Houston Food Bank is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among social services charities registered in United States: Houston Food Bank's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $453M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Houston Food Bank are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Houston Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 742181456, 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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HOUSTON FOOD BANK 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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Quick facts about Houston Food Bank
- What is Houston Food Bank?
- Houston Food Bank is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. The Houston Food Bank provides food for better lives in 18 counties in southeast Texas through our 1,500 community partners.
- When was Houston Food Bank founded?
- Houston Food Bank was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Houston Food Bank?
- Bernardo Martins serves as CFO.
- Where is Houston Food Bank located?
- Headquartered in Houston, United States.
- What is Houston Food Bank's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Houston Food Bank trustworthy?
- Houston Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 63 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 Houston Food Bank's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 742181456.
- What is Houston Food Bank's website?
- https://www.houstonfoodbank.org