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Food Pantry Inc

EIN 39-1560301 · Prt Washingtn, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PROVIDE FOOD TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. OVER 141,400 POUND OF FOOD WAS DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS. OVER 145,900 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED. THE ANNUAL GIFT-A-CHILD CHRISTMAS PROGRAM SPENT 1,520. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL FAMILIES WERE HELPED WITH MEALS AT THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.

Income
$347,907
Spending
$111,768
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 68% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 February 28, 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 (2)
  1. $55,001 spent. DISTRIBUTED FOOD AND RELATED MINIMAL NECESSITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MET FEDERAL QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES.OVER 170,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DONATED BY INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS. AFTER PURCHASING ANOTHER 33,700, OVER 192,000 POUNDS OF FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED TO CLIENTS, AND ANOTHER 10,000 POUNDS WAS DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER CHARITIES. 1,071 CLIENTS WERE SERVED AT A TOTAL OF 14,906 VISITS. THE ANNUAL GIFT-A-CHILD CHRISTMAS PROGRAM SPENT 520. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL FAMILIES WERE HELPED WITH MEALS AT EASTER, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS. 75 PAIRS OF GYM SHOES WERE DONATED TO CHILDREN. 78 VOLUNTEERS AND 18 BOARD MEMBERS PROVIDED THESE SERVICES.
  2. $555 spent. PURCHASE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR CHILDREN, DIRECTLY FROM DESIGNATED DONATIONS EACH YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending February 28, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending February 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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