The Global Foodbanking Network
The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) is a global, nonprofit organization that provides food to people facing hunger while reducing food loss and waste, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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The Global FoodBanking Network supports community-led solutions to alleviate hunger in nearly 50 countries.
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Mission
The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) is a global, nonprofit organization that provides food to people facing hunger while reducing food loss and waste, (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Global Foodbanking Network has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- 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 Global Foodbanking Network is a registered international nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204268851. 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 $13M in annual revenue. 126 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Global Foodbanking Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204268851. 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 Global Foodbanking Network 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 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
The Global Foodbanking Network is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Global Foodbanking Network has $13M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Global Foodbanking Network is classified as an International 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 $13M in annual revenue. The organization has 126 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Global Foodbanking Network. 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 Global Foodbanking Network 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 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
The Global FoodBanking Network supports community-led solutions to alleviate hunger in nearly 50 countries. The Global Foodbanking Network is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $13M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to The Global Foodbanking Network are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Global Foodbanking Network is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204268851, 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 GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK 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
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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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10 articles found
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Starbucks and Global FoodBanking Network announce partnership - Global Coffee Report
The Global FoodBanking Network Partners with Starbucks Coffee Company to Support Food Security, Reduce Food Waste - PR Newswire
The Global FoodBanking Network improves food access with Sustainability Manager - Microsoft
Leading Unilever Food Brand Natura's® Celebrates Partnership with The Global Foodbanking Network in Honor of National Food Day - PR Newswire
Unilever brand Natura's joins forces with Global FoodBanking Network to combat food insecurity - ROI-NJ
Leading Unilever Food Brand Natura's® Joins Forces With The Global FoodBanking Network to Combat Food Insecurity - Business Wire
Nestlé enhances community support for food access, signs MOU with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) - Nestlé Global
The Rockefeller Foundation Commits $2.8 Million To Support the Global FoodBanking Network Amid Ongoing Food Crisis - The Rockefeller Foundation
Herbalife Nutrition and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Join The Global FoodBanking Network to Battle Food Insecurity - PR Newswire
The Global FoodBanking Network Releases the State of Global Food Banking 2019 - GlobeNewswire
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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 - 126 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 126 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Global Foodbanking Network
- What is The Global Foodbanking Network?
- The Global Foodbanking Network is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. The Global FoodBanking Network supports community-led solutions to alleviate hunger in nearly 50 countries.
- When was The Global Foodbanking Network founded?
- The Global Foodbanking Network was founded in 2006.
- Who leads The Global Foodbanking Network?
- lisa moon serves as president and ceo.
- Where is The Global Foodbanking Network located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is The Global Foodbanking Network's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Global Foodbanking Network trustworthy?
- The Global Foodbanking Network 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 Global Foodbanking Network's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 204268851.
- What is The Global Foodbanking Network's website?
- http://www.foodbanking.org