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Philabundance

EIN 23-2290505 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceReports resultsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PHILABUNDANCE WAS FOUNDED IN 1984 WITH THE SIMPLE BELIEF THAT NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY WHILE HEALTHY FOOD GOES TO WASTE. OUR MISSION IS TO DRIVE HUNGER FROM OUR COMMUNITIES TODAY AND TO END HUNGER FOR GOOD. We have a commitment to always serving our neighbors in need with dignity and respect, and take pride in our efforts to understand the wants and needs of our communities. This work wouldn't be possible without a large network of supporters and partners who help us in fulfilling our mission.

Income
$106.3 million
Spending
$105.5 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
216
Volunteers
5,600
Highest pay
$317,433, 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 8% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    25 of 25 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

Reports results. Its tax return states measurable results. These are its own figures and nobody has checked them.

Results it reports

  • Food was distributed directly to more than 360 community partners.Work delivered
  • Additional food was distributed to another 300 agencies through indirect partnerships.Work delivered
  • Upwards of 50,000,000 pounds of food were delivered to pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and schools.Work delivered
  • Nutritious food options were provided to more than 135,000 people each week.Work delivered

Read from the return by an AI model and shown only where the wording was found in the return. These are the charity's own figures.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $95.6 million spent. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION TO RELIEVE HUNGER NOW, PHILABUNDANCE DIRECTLY DISTRIBUTES FOOD TO MORE THAN 360 COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND DISTRIBUTES ADDITIONAL FOOD TO ANOTHER 300 AGENCIES THROUGH OTHER INDIRECT PARTNERSHIPS, THROUGHOUT A 9-COUNTY SERVICE AREA COVERING SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY. THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH MANUFACTURERS, GROCERS, AND LOCAL PARTNERS, PHILABUNDANCE IS ABLE TO PURCHASE, COLLECT, AND DELIVER UPWARDS OF 50,000,000 POUNDS OF FOOD ANNUALLY TO FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, FOOD CUPBOARDS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS, AND SCHOOOLS, PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS OPTIONS TO MORE THAN 135,000 PEOPLE EACH WEEK, INCLUDING THE REGION'S MOST VULNERABLE GROUPS INCLUDING SENIORS AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION ACTIVATED OVER 5,600 VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVED MORE THAN 32,600 HOURS IN THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FISCAL YEAR. PHILABUNDANCE IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING PEOPLE WITH THE FOOD THEY WANT AND NEED. TO HELP ACCOMPLISH THIS, PHILABUNDANCE LAUNCHED THE GOOD FOOD POLICY, WHICH OUTLINES OUR COMMITMENT TO ENSURING PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRIOUS AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE FOOD THAT IS PROCURED RESPONSIBLY. THIS EFFORT BUILDS OFF OUR BELIEF TO PUT THE PEOPLE WE SERVE AT THE CENTER OF WHAT WE DO. WITH THAT IN MIND, PHILABUNDANCE IS COMMITTEED TO NOT ONLY RELIEVING HUNGER TODAY BUT ALSO ENDING HUNGER FOR GOOD. THIS MEANS WE WILL FOCUS ON COLLABORATIVELY PAIRING HEALTHY FOOD AND OTHER CRITICAL SERVICES TO WORK TOWARD LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO FOOD INSECURITY. IN ADDITION, PHILABUNDANCE HAS A 16 WEEK CULINARY VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN NORTH PHILADELPHIA (KNOWN AS PHILABUNDANCE COMMUNITY KITCHEN) WHICH HAS BEEN TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND MEN WITH LOW-TO-NO INCOME SINCE 2000.

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 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 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 May 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 November 4, 2026.

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