The Banquet
The banquet is a feeding ministry that serves hungry people in the sioux falls community in the spirit of dignity and respect, which organizes volunteer groups to plan, …
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Mission
The banquet is a feeding ministry that serves hungry people in the sioux falls community in the spirit of dignity and respect, which organizes volunteer groups to plan, purchase, prepare, and service meals to those in need. The banquet also provides a safe place where people can gather to receive food for the body and soul.
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
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Banquet has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% 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
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 79% 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 contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyThe Banquet is a registered human services nonprofit based in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 460387495. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 69 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Banquet's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460387495. 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.
The Banquet 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 84% 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.
The Banquet is located in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Banquet has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Banquet 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 69 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Banquet. 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, The Banquet 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). 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.
Join The Banquet Sioux Falls in serving our community meals and support. Help fight hunger and support your neighbors—get involved or donate today! The Banquet is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Banquet are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Banquet is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 460387495, 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.
THE BANQUET 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 (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Explorer Banquet - Fire Department - Los Angeles County (.gov)
The Traitors Ep 7: Drama At The Banquet & In The Turret + Fallout S2E7 Reaction | Viewer Discretion (RQOzSILd6w) - Fathom Journal
Coraopolis NAACP hosts annual banquet for civil rights - Beaver County Times
Juneteenth Heritage Fathers Day Awards Banquet - Jefferson City News Tribune
Elmira Kiwanis Club names athletes & coaches of the year at annual banquet - WENY News
Old Sardis Baptist Church to host banquet in Birmingham - CBS 42
The Banquet (2006) - IMDb
Chamber banquet will feature unique late-night talk show format - KTEN
Chamber banquet will feature unique late-night talk show format - The Killeen Daily Herald
First responders honored at annual Salute the Badge Banquet in Bossier City - KTALnews.com
Activity timeline
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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 - 69 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 · 69 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 · 2004
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Banquet
- What is The Banquet?
- The Banquet is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sioux Falls, United States. Join The Banquet Sioux Falls in serving our community meals and support. Help fight hunger and support your neighbors—get involved or donate today!
- When was The Banquet founded?
- The Banquet was founded in 2004.
- Who leads The Banquet?
- Tamera Jerke-Liesinger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is The Banquet located?
- Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, United States.
- What is The Banquet's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Banquet trustworthy?
- The Banquet 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 The Banquet's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 460387495.
- What is The Banquet's website?
- http://www.thebanquetsf.org