Spoonfuls Inc
Spoonfuls is an organization that facilitates the recovery and distribution of healthy, perishable food that would otherwise be discarded. Spoonfuls works efficiently to deliver this food directly to …
Spoonfuls
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Spoonfuls is New England's largest food recovery operation. We address the impacts wasted food has on people, planet, and the economy.
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Mission
Spoonfuls is an organization that facilitates the recovery and distribution of healthy, perishable food that would otherwise be discarded. Spoonfuls works efficiently to deliver this food directly to the community organizations and resources where it can have the greatest impact. Spoonfuls is committed to addressing the health, environmental and economic impact that food waste has on our community. Headquarted in boston, ma, spoonfuls is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. The plenty program at spoonfuls will provide beneficiaries and those that they serve with the education, tools and know-how they need to store, prepare and further utilize the food that we deliver to them. The primary goals include fresh, resourceful preparation and the simultaneous efficiency and minimization of kitchen waste and excess.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Spoonfuls Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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 more about this organization than about 90% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySpoonfuls Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Newton, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 271810597. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Spoonfuls Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 271810597. 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.
Spoonfuls Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% 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.
Spoonfuls Inc is located in Newton, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Spoonfuls Inc has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.
Spoonfuls 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 $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Spoonfuls 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, Spoonfuls 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 87% 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.
Spoonfuls is New England's largest food recovery operation. We address the impacts wasted food has on people, planet, and the economy. Spoonfuls Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Spoonfuls Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Spoonfuls Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 271810597, 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 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SPOONFULS INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (13)
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13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 43 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 · 2010
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Spoonfuls Inc
- What is Spoonfuls Inc?
- Spoonfuls Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Newton, United States. Spoonfuls is New England's largest food recovery operation. We address the impacts wasted food has on people, planet, and the economy.
- When was Spoonfuls Inc founded?
- Spoonfuls Inc was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Spoonfuls Inc?
- Ashley Stanley serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Spoonfuls Inc located?
- Headquartered in Newton, MA, United States.
- What is Spoonfuls Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Spoonfuls Inc trustworthy?
- Spoonfuls Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Spoonfuls Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 271810597.
- What is Spoonfuls Inc's website?
- http://www.spoonfuls.org