Hilliard Food Pantry Plus
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Hilliard Food Pantry Plus mission is to improve the well-being of our community by providing food and support
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $770,150
- Spent on programs
- 91%
- Reserves
- 25.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 94%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Highest pay
- $80,148, executive director
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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1591% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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
Good: 87 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $702,841 spent. In 2025, Hilliard Food Pantry Plus served more than 17,000 individuals through programs designed not only to meet urgent needs, but also to help families build stronger and more stable futures. The organization distributed more than 800,000 pounds of nutritious food through pantry services and senior outreach while the Hilliard Rotary Teaching Garden provided fresh produce and hands-on education in gardening, nutrition, and healthy living. Hilliard Food Pantry Plus also provided $67,463 in utility assistance to 339 families facing financial hardship and assumed management of Feeding Hilliard Students, ensuring that more than 400 students received food every Friday to help carry them through the weekend. Through resource clinics, neighbors received individualized support navigating housing concerns, benefit applications, employment barriers, and access to community resources, resulting in 176 benefit applications facilitated during the year. Educational classes in cooking, gardening, budgeting, and financial literacy further equipped families with practical tools to strengthen household well-being and long-term stability. At the same time, Hilliard Food Pantry Plus continued to expand its Plus programs, creating spaces where generosity, encouragement, and community connection could thrive. The Share Closet, a free store open to everyone in the service area, provided clothing, household goods, books, and other essentials grounded in the belief that there is enough to go around. Seasonal initiatives such as the Holiday Shop and Back-to-School Giveaway helped families navigate financially stressful seasons with practical support and moments of joy, while resident services offered personalized guidance and meaningful connections to additional community resources. These efforts were powered by more than 1,500 volunteers who contributed 6,781 hours of service across all organizational programs
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1972.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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