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Project Bread - the Walk for Hunger Inc

EIN 04-2931195 · East Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROJECT BREAD INTEGRATES EXPERTISE EARNED THROUGH DIRECTLY SERVING INDIVIDUALS, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FOR A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH THAT ACHIEVES LARGE SCALE, SUSTAINABLE IMPACT TO PREVENT HUNGER.

Income
$17.3 million
Spending
$17.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%
Employees
103
Volunteers
126
Highest pay
$372,242, president and ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $9.0 million spent. DIRECT SERVICEPROJECT BREAD PROVIDES DIRECT SERVICE TO >30,000 HOUSEHOLDS A YEAR: TRAINED COUNSELORS PROVIDE FREE, CONFIDENTIAL, COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT IN 180 LANGUAGES BY PHONE & LIVE CHAT. >5,000 PEOPLE EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH BECAUSE OF ONE-ON-ONE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING FUNDS FOR FOOD, BASIC KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, NUTRITION EDUCATION & COOKING CLASSES. THE BULK OF PROJECT BREAD'S HEALTHCARE SYSTEM WORK IS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SELECT ACCOUNTABLE CARE ORGANIZATIONS AND MASSHEALTH. THESE PROGRAMS, THE EXPERTISE OF PEOPLE WITH LIVED EXPERIENCE OF FOOD INSECURITY AND PROJECT BREAD'S RESEARCH DEPT INFORM POLICY & ADVOCACY INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE PERMANENT SYSTEMIC CHANGE.
  2. $1.6 million spent. FEEDING KIDSPROJECT BREAD ENSURES MA KIDS LEARN & GROW UNENCUMBERED BY HUNGER; INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN FREE SCHOOL AND SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMS SO ALL KIDS CAN EAT WITHOUT STIGMA. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MA DEPT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION, PROJECT BREAD COLLABORATES WITH SCHOOLS/ COMMUNITIES TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO MEALS, PROVIDING SCHOOL/DISTRICT SPECIFIC SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, GUIDANCE ON MEAL PROGRAM DESIGN, PROCUREMENT, & GRANTS FOR NEEDS SUCH AS EQUIPMENT, PACKAGING, AND STAFFING. NUTRITION STAFF EARN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT HOURS FROM PROJECT BREAD'S SCHOOL FOOD FELLOWSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM (>1,000 HOURS/CREDITS AWARDED IN FY25).
  3. $1.6 million spent. FOOD RESOURCE OUTREACH AND AWARENESSPROJECT BREAD LEADS STATEWIDE, MULTI-CHANNEL PUBLIC SERVICE CAMPAIGNS IN SEVERAL LANGUAGES TO DESTIGMATIZE ASSISTANCE AND TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT FOOD INSECURITY PROGRAMS. THROUGH GRASSROOTS OUTREACH, ACTIVATION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PAID MEDIA AND PR, ENGAGEMENT WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND THOUSANDS OF PROJECT BREAD SUPPORTERS AND PARTICIPANTS IN THE WALK FOR HUNGER, PROJECT BREAD PROMOTES RESOURCES SUCH AS OUR FOODSOURCE HOTLINE TO ADDRESS THE FOOD INSECURITY OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. PROJECT BREAD PROVIDES HEALTH CENTERS WITH GRANTS TO SUPPORT SNAP TRAINING AND PROVIDE PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS TO SUPPLEMENT OTHER AWARENESS ACTIVITIES.
  4. $2.4 million spent. PROJECT BREAD CATALYZES SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH & EVALUATION. FUNDS ARE GRANTED TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL SOLUTIONS. LEARNINGS FROM PARTNERS, INDIVIDUALS, AND INTERNAL RESEARCH & EVALUATION SUPPORT COMMUNITY & LEGISLATOR ENGAGEMENT. PROJECT BREAD EFFECTIVELY ADVOCATES FOR POLICY SOLUTIONS, INCLUDING FILING LEGISLATION, LEADING THE MAKE HUNGER HISTORY COALITION, AND MOBILIZING GRASSROOTS ADVOCATES. ALL MA RESIDENTS CAN JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO FIGHT HUNGER THROUGH THE ANNUAL WALK FOR HUNGER, A COMMUNITY EVENT THAT INCREASES AWARENESS AND RAISES MONEY TO FIGHT HUNGER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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