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Alliance to End Hunger

EIN 20-2803848 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To engage diverse institutions - faith based groups, charities, universities, corporations and others - in building the public and political will to end hunger in the United States and worldwide.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$265,253, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $823,364 spent. Public Education: In 2025, the Alliance grew to 108 members while maintaining its longstanding 97% retention rate. The Alliance continues to play a meaningful role in shaping policy through education and advocacy, bringing together key leaders in the food security space across nonprofits, corporations, universities, multilateral agencies, and individual advocates.(Continued on Schedule O)Through its member-led Advocacy Committee, the Alliance advanced anti-hunger priorities in key pieces of legislation while also raising public awareness of the goal to end hunger through coalitions, social media, and speaking engagements. Alliance members met with stakeholders across Congress and the Administration to advocate for fully funding WIC, protecting SNAP and other Farm Bill programs, and increasing both funding and flexibility for global food assistance. The Alliance also helped navigate transitions of critical international food programs across government agencies, ensuring continuity during periods of change.
  2. $102,286 spent. Hunger-Free Communities: The Alliance operates a domestic program called the Hunger Free Communities network which consists of over 50 partners in 33 states. This network includes a diverse array of coalitions that are all working to address hunger and implement effective solutions tailored to the unique needs of their communities. The Alliance provides opportunities to collaborate and bridge partnerships to form a community of practice through programmatic elements such as an annual virtual Summit, in-person regional conferences throughout the country, grant opportunities, quarterly meetings, plus trainings and technical assistance. (Continued on Schedule O)In 2025, the Alliance provided $50,000 in funding to 5 coalitions in the network through the Zero Hunger Grant program and conducted in person conferences in Birmingham and Phoenix. We received 263 total Summit registrations and had 60% live attendance on the day. With strong content, engaging speakers, and smooth session production, this year's Summit delivered both meaningful learning and renewed motivation for the year ahead.
  3. $2.5 million spent. SDG2 Advocacy Hub: In 2025, the Alliance to End Hunger continued to host the SDG2 Advocacy Hub. The Hub's mission is to bring together NGOs, advocacy groups, civil society, the private sector, and UN agencies to share expertise, ideas and to collaborate on campaigns, so that their overall impact as a community of influencers is increased. (Continued on Schedule O)The Hub continues to mobilize chefs around the world as an instrumental advocacy force around food and nutrition through its network the "Chefs' Manifesto." The Hub coordinates the global campaign, Hungry for Action, promoting urgent action on the global food crisis in the short, medium, and long term. Beans is How, a campaign to double consumption globally by 2028, brings together a strong coalition of partners with a clear plan of action to create lasting food systems change. The Hub also continues to share the "Good Food for All" narrative, that includes published resources and podcasts to help inform the public, as well as increasing their policy advocacy globally.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 August 2007.

    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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