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Sheboygan County Food Bank Inc

EIN 39-1733883 · Sheboygan, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEAD SHEBOYGAN COUNTY'S EFFORTS TO INCREASE THE FOOD SECURITY OF ITS RESIDENTS BY DISTRIBUTING HEALTHY EMERGENCY FOOD AND FOSTERING INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
18.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 89%
Employees
11
Volunteers
1,315
Highest pay
$121,969, executive director

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (3)
  1. $3.3 million spent. EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM/FOOD + FOR NEIGHBORSOUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED OF EMERGENCY FOOD INCLUDE CHILDREN, INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, SENIORS WITH FIXED INCOMES, WORKING FAMILIES AND PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. UNEXPECTED EXPENSES OR INCOME CHANGES CAN CAUSE ANYONE TO FACE HUNGER. SHEBOYGAN COUNTY FOOD BANK (SCFB) IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING SUPPORT TO OUR NEIGHBORS SO THEY CAN OVERCOME CHALLENGES THAT MAY BE CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR DEPENDENCE ON EMERGENCY FOOD.FOOD+ FOR NEIGHBORS IS SCFB'S PRIMARY PROGRAM THAT ENSURES SHEBOYGAN COUNTY RESIDENTS FACING CHALLENGING TIMES HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND ASSISTANCE TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF THEIR HUNGER. SCFB ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY FOOD, FREE OF CHARGE, THROUGH A NETWORK OF FOOD PANTRIES, FREE COMMUNITY MEAL SITES, SHELTERS AND OTHER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS, WHILE COORDINATING A DIGNIFIED CLIENT INTAKE PROCESS AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. "FOOD+" REFERS TO THE EXPANSION FROM THE TRADITIONAL FOOD BANK MODEL (I.E., GATHER, STORE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO A NETWORK OF REGIONAL PARTNERS) AND AMPLIFIES THE BENEFIT OF THE FOOD SCFB PROVIDES BY USING A FRAMEWORK TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CLIENTS' CIRCUMSTANCES AND THEN CONNECTING THEM WITH APPLICABLE COMMUNITY RESOURCES.SCFB HAS BEEN SUPPLYING FREE, HEALTHY FOOD TO FOOD PANTRIES, COMMUNITY MEALS, SHELTERS AND OTHER SHEBOYGAN COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS FOR MANY YEARS. WE HAVE WORKED WITH SOME OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS FOR JUST A FEW YEARS AND OTHERS FOR THE ENTIRE 38-YEAR SCFB HISTORY. THE DISTRIBUTING OF EMERGENCY FOOD TO FOOD PANTRIES, REFERRED TO AS OUR EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, IS OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM.
  2. $110,733 spent. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR KIDS PROGRAM (WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM) MAKING SURE CHILDREN HAVE FOOD WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE ACCESS TO SCHOOL MEALS IS VITAL. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR KIDS TARGETS STUDENTS WHO ARE RECOGNIZED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS, PRINCIPALS OR TEACHERS AS NEEDING EXTRA FOOD SUPPORT PARTICULARLY ON THE WEEKENDS SO THAT THE STUDENTS ARE NOT COMING TO SCHOOL HUNGRY ON MONDAY MORNING. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FILLS THE GAP BETWEEN THE FEDERALLY-FUNDED SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAMS AND FOODSHARE.CHILDREN WHO ARE HUNGRY STRUGGLE TO CONCENTRATE IN SCHOOL, ARE LIKELY TO FALL BEHIND ACADEMICALLY, ARE AT RISK FOR ILLNESS AND POOR ATTENDANCE, AND OFTEN SUFFER LOW SELF-ESTEEM AND LACK OF ENERGY. CHILDHOOD HUNGER AFFECTS LIFE OUTCOMES AND QUALITY OF LIFE. FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR KIDS OFFERS FAMILIES SUPPORT SO THAT THEIR CHILDREN CAN GROW AND THRIVE BY PROVIDING CHILDREN NUTRITIOUS BAGS OF FOOD EACH WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO NOURISH THEM ON THE WEEKENDS.
  3. $66,851 spent. COMMUNITY CAFETHE HERB KOHLER AND NATALIE BLACK COMMUNITY CAFE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY OVER THE LUNCH HOURS AND OFFERS FREE MEALS, COFFEE, HOSPITALITY, RESOURCES, AND WI-FI. LOCAL RESTAURANTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS DONATE MEALS. WITH THE GUIDANCE OF OUR CAFE MANAGER, VOLUNTEERS HELP TAKE CARE OF THE GUESTS, PREP FOOD, AND CLEAN UP. ON WEDNESDAYS, REPRESENTATIVES FROM ORGANIZATIONS ATTEND TO SHARE COMMUNITY RESOURCES.

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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2011.

    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 December 2024.

    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 March 2014.

    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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