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Food Bank Association of New York State

EIN 20-2555423 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF FEEDING NEW YORK STATE IS TO LEAD A UNIFIED EFFORT FOR A HUNGER-FREE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE MISSION OF FOOD BANKING IS TO OBTAIN FOOD AND DELIVER IT TO EMERGENCY FOOD PROGRAMS. FEEDING NEW YORK STATE WORKS TO END HUNGER BY ASSISTING THE FOOD BANK NETWORK IN OBTAINING FOOD AND FUNDS, FOSTERING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE FOOD BANKS' MISSION, AND CREATING PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUNGER IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$4.3 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$141,000, previous e.d

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

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 64% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 June 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 (1)
  1. $3.9 million spent. THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED IN THE DONATION OF 38 MILLION POUNDS OF PRODUCE AND FARM PRODUCT TO THE FOOD BANKS IN COLLABORATION WITH AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE STATES OF NY AND MAINE. THE ASSOCIATION MANAGES A STATEWIDE VENISON DONATION PROGRAM THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHICH GENERATED OVER 86,000 POUNDS OF LEAN, HIGH PROTEIN MEAT DONATED TO THE FOOD BANKS. THE ASSOCIATION SECURED FUNDING THROUGH NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MEMBER FOOD BANKS TO INCREASE FOOD ACCESS THROUGH REDUCTIONS OF FOOD TO LANDFILLS. THIS INCLUDES INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RETAIL AND AGR. PARTNERS. THE ASSOCIATION SECURED FUNDING THROUGH NYS DEPT OF HEALTH TO PURCHASE NY ORIGIN FOOD PRODUCTS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION SECURED FUNDING THROUGH FEEDING AMERICA TO ASSIST IN THE PANDEMIC RESPONSE. THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED IN THE DONATION OF 38 MILLION POUNDS OF PRODUCE AND FARM PRODUCT TO THE FOOD BANKS IN COLLABORATION WITH AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS ACROSS THE STATES OF NY AND MAINE. THE ASSOCIATION MANAGES A STATEWIDE VENISON DONATION PROGRAM THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WHICH GENERATED OVER 86,000 POUNDS OF LEAN, HIGH PROTEIN MEAT DONATED TO THE FOOD BANKS. THE ASSOCIATION SECURED FUNDING THROUGH NYS DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO MEMBER FOOD BANKS TO INCREASE FOOD ACCESS THROUGH REDUCTIONS OF FOOD TO LANDFILLS. THIS INCLUDES INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH RETAIL AND AGR. PARTNERS. THE ASSOCIATION SECURED FUNDING THROUGH NYS DEPT OF HEALTH TO PURCHASE NY ORIGIN FOOD PRODUCTS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION SECURED FUNDING THROUGH FEEDING AMERICA TO ASSIST IN THE PANDEMIC RESPONSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 October 13, 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 June 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 January 2006.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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