The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
The greater boston food bank's mission is to end hunger in eastern massachusetts.
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The mission of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is to End Hunger Here, by providing at least one meal per day to every person in need in eastern Massachusetts.
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Mission
The greater boston food bank's mission is to end hunger in eastern massachusetts.
Focus areas & reach
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· 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, The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- 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 holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyThe Greater Boston Food Bank Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Boston, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its EIN is 042717782. 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 $179M in annual revenue. 109 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 042717782. 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 Greater Boston Food Bank Inc 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 92% 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 Greater Boston Food Bank Inc is located in Boston, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc has $179M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% 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.
The Greater Boston Food Bank 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 major organization. It has $179M in annual revenue. The organization has 109 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Greater Boston Food Bank 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, The Greater Boston Food Bank 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 92% 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.
The mission of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is to End Hunger Here, by providing at least one meal per day to every person in need in eastern Massachusetts. The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1981.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $179M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 042717782, 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
6 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 GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK 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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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
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Greater Boston Food Bank Defies Rising Costs, Ensures No Service Cuts - Boston's ROCK 92.9
Catherine D’Amato, president of Greater Boston Food Bank, to speak at Merrimack College commencement - The Boston Globe
The Greater Boston Food Bank's "Taste of the Food Bank" event with Jessica Brown - WCVB
How rising gas prices are impacting the Greater Boston Food Bank - Yahoo
Rising gas prices are impacting the Greater Boston Food Bank, but cutting back is not an option - CBS News
Greater Boston Food Bank Partnership | Takeda U.S. - Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Study finds food insecurity in Mass. climbs to 40 percent of households: ‘It’s a frightening thing’ - The Boston Globe
Mass. food insecurity hits 40% of households in 2025, Greater Boston Food Bank reports - Boston 25 News
Massachusetts families confronted with increasing food insecurity: Greater Boston Food Bank - Boston Herald
Greater Boston Food Bank, Takeda partnership takes aim at improving community health - The Bay State Banner
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 - 109 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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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 · 109 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 · 1981
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
- What is The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc?
- The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Boston, United States. The mission of The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is to End Hunger Here, by providing at least one meal per day to every person in need in eastern Massachusetts.
- When was The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc founded?
- The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc was founded in 1981.
- Who leads The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc?
- Pranita Amarasinghe serves as CFO.
- Where is The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc located?
- Headquartered in Boston, MA, United States.
- What is The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100M-$1B. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc trustworthy?
- The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc 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 The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 042717782.
- What is The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc's website?
- http://www.gbfb.org