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Foodbank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties Inc

EIN 22-2622522 · Neptune, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FULFILL ACCELERATES FOOD SECURITY THROUGHOUT MONMOUTH & OCEAN COUNTIES BY LEADING A COLLABORATIVE MOVEMENT THAT CONNECTS PEOPLE TO FOOD AND RELATED RESOURCES WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND WELL-BEING.

Income
$43.3 million
Spending
$39.9 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
8.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
69
Volunteers
2,905
Highest pay
$255,669, president & ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% 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 June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 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 (4)
  1. $34.1 million spent. FULFILL ACQUIRES NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO FAMILIES IN NEED IN MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES. FULFILL PRIMARILY DELIVERS NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH A NETWORK OF CHARITABLE AGENCIES, OUR MOBILE PANTRIES, AND KIDS' FEEDING PROGRAMS. SOURCES OF DONATED FOOD INCLUDE LOCAL FOOD DONATIONS, NATIONAL DONATIONS THROUGH FEEDING AMERICA, AND GOVERNMENT FOOD SUCH AS THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP). FULFILL SUPPLEMENTS DONATED FOOD AND PRODUCTS WITH SPECIFIC GROCERY ITEMS PURCHASED WITH FUNDING FROM THE STATE FOOD PURCHASE PROGRAM AND OTHER FUNDING.
  2. $588,715 spent. THE CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES HANDS-ON TRAINING IN AN ONSITE PRODUCTION KITCHEN FOR ADULTS IN NEED OF PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM HELPS MEN AND WOMEN BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT BY PROVIDING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO OBTAIN BETTER-PAYING JOBS AND OPERATES OUT OF THE TOMS RIVER LOCATION. THE CULINARY TRAINING PROGRAM HELPS PREPARE HOT MEALS FOR THE AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER FOOD PROGRAMS.
  3. $647,071 spent. FULFILL IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE NEED AND KEEP OUR FAMILIES FOOD SECURE.FULFILL ASSISTS HOUSEHOLDS TO ACCESS BENEFITS AND RESOURCES THAT WILL HELP THEM ADDRESS THE BUDGET SHORTFALL WHICH CAN CAUSE HUNGER AND PREVENT FOOD SECURITY. RESOURCES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO OUTREACH AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) AND AS NAVIGATORS IN APPLYING FOR HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT AND MEDICAID/NJ FAMILY CARE. ACTIVITES ARE CONDUCTED LOCALLY AND AT AS MANY AS 25 COMMUNITY SITES EACH MONTH.
  4. $732,642 spent. FULFILL'S COMMUNITY IMPACT PROGRAM OFFERS VITAL SERVICES THAT AIM TO REDUCE HUNGER AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. THESE PROGRAMS TAKE A COLLECTIVE IMPACT APPROACH TO SOLVING HUNGER THROUGH FOOD SECURITY INITIATIVES AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER. THEY ALSO FOCUS ON FOSTERING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, PROMOTING AWARENESS, AND EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS THROUGH RESOURCES SUCH AS NUTRITION EDUCATION, JOB TRAINING, AND HEALTH SERVICES. FOR EXAMPLE, FULFILL HAS DEVELOPED A GIVING GARDEN NETWORK OF NEW AND ESTABLISHED GARDENS AROUND MONMOUTH AND OCEAN COUNTIES AT OUR PARTNER PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHEN, SHELTERS AND OTHER AGENCIES.

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 November 1986.

    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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