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Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc

EIN 38-2515765 · Lansing, MI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

See Schedule O

Income
$132.8 million
Spending
$132.7 million
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
21
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$277,044, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 41 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 70% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 September 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. $67.9 million spent. USDA - Programs that distribute USDA commodities to member food banks.
  2. $54.0 million spent. Processing - Program that is dedicated to harvesting, cleaning, packaging, and distributing surplus agricultural commodities.
  3. $525,000 spent. Transportation - Program used to transport food to/from sources both within and outside the State of Michigan. Funded by grants from the State of Michigan Department of Social Services and private donations.
  4. $9.4 million spent. Milk - Program dedicated to distributing milk to member food banks Expenses $ 1,883,749. Including Grants of $ 1,853,598. Revenue $ 0. Food Assistance to Outreach - Assists the food bank network to create customized food assistance outreach plans. The plans include population assessment, client eligibility, staffing requirements, goal development for completing food assistance program applications, volunteer recruiting, training, supply, equipment, and communication needs. Expenses $ 784,929. Including Grants of $ 197,572. Revenue $ 0. Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program - Program to purchase foods produced within the state or within 400 miles of the delivery destination to help support local, regional and underserved producers. Expenses $ 3,628,554. Including Grants of $ 3,218,404. Revenue $ 0. Reach and Resiliency - Program to provided additional fund that are to be used in the same manner and for the same allowable costs as The Emergency Food Assistance Program. Expenses $ 676,288. Including Grants of $ 507,528. Revenue $ 0. Food Security Council Hunger Study - To gather and analyze data related to the level of food insecurity in Michigan. Expenses $ 539,994. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 0. Other programs. Expenses $ 1,862,063. Including Grants of $ 366,996. Revenue $ 453,032. Food Bank Council of Michigan's (FBCM) reported revenue of $ 132,763,488 includes the estimated value of non-cash food donations of $ 108,693,693. FBCM distributes their food to member food banks. Total reported expenses of $ 132,700,315 includes the estimated value of non-cash food distribution of $ 108,693,693. Not including the estimated non-cash value of food donated and distributed, FBCM had revenue of $ 24,069,795 and expenses of $ 24,006,622. The distribution of the donated food takes place through member food banks and their network of food pantries, meal programs, group homes, and mobile distribution sites. Additionally, fresh produce, dairy, and frozen produce are distributed to member food banks.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 1984.

    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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