Loaves & Fishes Community Services
To provide healthy food and impactful programs to promote self-sufficiency.
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Together we can end hunger! Loaves & Fishes is an anti-poverty, hunger relief agency serving food and leadership services to the Naperville and DuPage County community.
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Mission
To provide healthy food and impactful programs to promote self-sufficiency.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Loaves & Fishes Community Services has 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 comparable charities. 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLoaves & Fishes Community Services is a registered human services nonprofit based in Naperville, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 363786777. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $38M in annual revenue. 88 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363786777. 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.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% 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.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is located in Naperville, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
Based on official tax filings, Loaves & Fishes Community Services has $38M in annual revenue. It allocates 97% 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.
Loaves & Fishes Community Services 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 $38M in annual revenue. The organization has 88 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Loaves & Fishes Community Services. 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, Loaves & Fishes Community Services 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 97% 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.
Together we can end hunger! Loaves & Fishes is an anti-poverty, hunger relief agency serving food and leadership services to the Naperville and DuPage County community. Loaves & Fishes Community Services is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $38M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Loaves & Fishes Community Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Loaves & Fishes Community Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363786777, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
LOAVES & FISHES COMMUNITY SERVICES 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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A New Chapter Begins at Loaves & Fishes - Positively Naperville
Loaves & Fishes expanding fight against hunger with Hub 2.0 - NCTV17
Loaves & Fishes Community Services Launches $15 Million 'Nourish Together' Campaign to Meet Rising Need - Positively Naperville
Loaves & Fishes joins in 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive - Daily Herald
DuPage County Board to vote on $2.5 million for Loaves & Fishes project - Shaw Local
Loaves & Fishes: Chef Showdown Returns – Where Great Chefs Rally for a Greater Cause - Positively Naperville
DuPage board may give $2.5 million to Loaves & Fishes hub expansion - Chicago Tribune
How $5 million from Endeavor Health for Loaves & Fishes ‘meets the moment’ - Daily Herald
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 88 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 88 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 · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Loaves & Fishes Community Services
- What is Loaves & Fishes Community Services?
- Loaves & Fishes Community Services is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Naperville, United States. Together we can end hunger! Loaves & Fishes is an anti-poverty, hunger relief agency serving food and leadership services to the Naperville and DuPage County community.
- When was Loaves & Fishes Community Services founded?
- Loaves & Fishes Community Services was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Loaves & Fishes Community Services?
- Michael Havala serves as President & CEO.
- Where is Loaves & Fishes Community Services located?
- Headquartered in Naperville, IL, United States.
- What is Loaves & Fishes Community Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Loaves & Fishes Community Services trustworthy?
- Loaves & Fishes Community Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Loaves & Fishes Community Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363786777.
- What is Loaves & Fishes Community Services's website?
- http://loaves-fishes.org