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York County Food Bank

EIN 23-2452484 · York, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK IS TO INCREASE DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY IN YORK COUNTY.

Income
$9.2 million
Spending
$8.4 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
12.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
15
Volunteers
400
Highest pay
$187,460, ceo and president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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, 2024, 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. $7.8 million spent. YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK (YCFB) IS A CENTRAL SERVING HUB THAT COLLECTS FOOD AND REDISTRIBUTES THIS FOOD. FOOD INSECURITY IN YORK COUNTY IS A COMPLEX ISSUE THAT REQUIRES A MULTIFACETED APPROACH. OUR VARIOUS PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF FAMILIES FACING FOOD INSECURITY AND ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN YORK COUNTY HAS ACCESS TO THE FOOD THEY NEED TO LIVE HEALTHY LIVES. FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK: YCFB SUPPLIES QUALITY FOOD TO OUR 100+ AGENCIES OR ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING OTHER 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT GROUPS, SHELTERS, CHURCHES, SENIOR CENTERS, SCHOOLS, AND VARIOUS COMMUNITY CENTERS. DRIVE-THRU DISTRIBUTIONS: ANYONE IN NEED IS WELCOME TO ATTEND AND EACH HOUSEHOLD RECEIVES ENOUGH FOOD TO FEED A FAMILY OF FOUR FOR A WEEK. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY: OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY MAKES STOPS AND DISTRIBUTES FREE FOOD IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS YORK COUNTY. LIKE OUR DRIVE-THRUDISTRIBUTIONS, ANYONE IN NEED IS WELCOME TO ATTEND OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTIONS. SENIOR BOX PROGRAM: THE SENIOR BOX PROGRAM IS A FEDERAL INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF INCOME ELIGIBLE SENIORS. SENIORS RECEIVE A BOX OF FREE FOOD EACH MONTH, WHICH HELPS STRETCH THEIR LIMITED INCOME. MY ONLINE FOOD PANTRY: OUR NEWEST, MOST EXCITING PROGRAM IS MY ONLINE FOOD PANTRY. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO OUR STRUGGLING NEIGHBORS BY ALLOWING THEM TO ORDER FREE GROCERIES ONLINE ANY TIME, ANY DAY, AND CONVENIENTLY CHOOSE THE ITEMS THAT FIT THEIR DIETARY AND CULTURAL PREFERENCES. THE FOOD ITEMS ARE THEN PACKAGED IN OUR WAREHOUSE AND DELIVERED TO SELECT PICK-UP LOCATIONS. FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM: EVERY YEAR, 30-40% OF FOOD THE US FOOD SUPPLY IS WASTED AND ENDS UP IN LANDFILLS. YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK IS COMBATTING FOOD WASTE AND FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH OUR FOOD RESCUE PROGRAM BY RESCUING UNUSED FOOD FROM RESTAURANTS & SUPERMARKETS AND DISTRIBUTING IT TO THOSE IN NEED AND THROUGHOUT OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. DECEMBER GIVE-A-MEAL: THE GIVE-A-MEAL PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK AND YORK COUNTY SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE HOLIDAY MEALS FOR FAMILIES IN NEED. STUDENTS AND FAMILIES FROM EACH OF THE PARTICIPATING YORK COUNTY SCHOOLS HOST A VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE TO SUPPORT GIVE-A-MEAL AND OFTEN VOLUNTEER TO PACKAGE THE MEALS. VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVES AND MEAL PACKING TAKE PLACE IN NOVEMBER AND EARLY DECEMBER AND PACKAGED MEALS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO FAMILIES IN LATE DECEMBER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 1987.

    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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