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Hunger Solutions New York Inc

EIN 22-2954760 · Albany, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN, AND SUPPORT FOR, FEDERALLY FUNDED NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC), AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM.

Income
$11.9 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
38
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$213,323, chief executive officer

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 2% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 99% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (1)
  1. $10.9 million spent. HUNGER SOLUTIONS NEW YORK, ESTABLISHED IN 1985, IS A CARING AND INFORMED VOICE FOR HUNGRY NEW YORKERS. WE STRIVE TO MAXIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN, AND SUPPORT FOR, FEDERALLY FUNDED NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP), THE SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AND NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM, THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM, THE SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC), AND THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. WE UNDERSTAND HUNGER. WE FOCUS OUR EFFORTS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, SENIORS, VETERANS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WE LISTEN TO AND LEARN FROM THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. WE SERVE THOSE IN NEED. WE MANAGE THE NUTRITION OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE TO HELP POTENTIALLY ELIGIBLE NEW YORKERS APPLY FOR SNAP. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. WE ARE ALSO A PARTNER IN SNAP HELP LONG ISLAND, WHICH FOCUSES ON LONG ISLAND-BASED SNAP OUTREACH AND ASSISTANCE. WE INFORM PUBLIC POLICY. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES AND LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AT LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVELS. IN CONSULTATION WITH FEDERAL AND STATE ADMINISTERING AGENCIES, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND LOCAL PROVIDERS, WE DEVELOP PUBLIC POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO REDUCE HUNGER IN NEW YORK STATE. WE ARE A RESOURCE. WE CONSULT WITH, TRAIN, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS TO HELP IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR ANTI-HUNGER EFFORTS. WE HELP SUMMER MEALS SPONSORS, CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS MAXIMIZE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME CHILDREN WITH NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS. WE WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO ENHANCE THE SCOPE OF THEIR BREAKFAST AND LUNCH ROGRAMS. WE PROVIDE TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, TO ENSURE ELIGIBLE PEOPLE ARE ACCESSING NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. WE EDUCATE POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC. WE PROVIDE THE PUBLIC, COMMUNITY LEADERS, POLICY MAKERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, EDUCATORS AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT FEDERALLY FUNDED NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

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 March 1989.

    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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