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Feeding Pennsylvania

EIN 45-4793238 · Lemoyne, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FEEDING PENNSYLVANIA IS THE PARTNER STATE ASSOCIATION OF FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANKS. IT IS OUR MISSION TO PROMOTE AND AID OUR MEMBERS IN SECURING FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES TO REDUCE HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ACROSS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) PENNSYLVANIA, AND TO PROVIDE A SHARED VOICE ON THE ISSUES OF HUNGER AND FOOD ACCESS WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY AS A NETWORK, OUR FOOD BANKS ARE ABLE TO SHARE AND DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF THOSE STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER IN THE COMMONWEALTH.

Income
$39.3 million
Spending
$38.4 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
17
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$182,815, ceo

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

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $10m to $100m).

  • 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 June 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 (3)
  1. $29.9 million spent. INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD: FEEDING PA WORKS WITH FARMERS AND PROCESSORS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR OUR FOOD BANKS AND THE NEIGHBORS THEY SERVE THROUGH AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIPS. THE MID-ATLANTIC REGIONAL COOPERATIVE PARTNERS WITH FARMERS, WHOLESALERS AND IMPORTERS TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE TO FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION. FILL A GLASS WITH HOPE IS A CHARITABLE FRESH MILK PROGRAM THAT RAISES MONEY FOR FOOD BANKS TO PURCHASE FRESH MILK FROM LOCAL DAIRIES. IN JULY 2020, FEEDING PA BECAME THE CONTRACTOR FOR THE PA AGRICULTURAL SURPLUS SYSTEM, WHICH INVESTS IN PA AGRICULTURE BY SUPPORTING LOCAL FARMS, REDUCING FOOD WASTE, AND CHANNELING NURTITIOUS PENNSYLVANIA - GROWN AND PRODUCED FOOD THROUGH FOOD BANKS TO REACH PENNSYLVANIANS EXPERIENCING HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY.
  2. $847,782 spent. NUTRITION EDUCATION: FEEDING PENNSYLVANIA CREATED A HEALTHY PANTRY INITIATIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. FEEDING PA'S REGISTERED DIETICIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROGRAM'S CURRICULUM AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOOD PANTRIES TO INCREASE INVENTORY OF HEALTHY FOODS, MAKE ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES TO ENCOURAGE HEALTHY CONSUMPTION, AND PROVIDE NUTRITION INFORMATION,TIPS, AND RECIPES TO NEIGHBORS.
  3. $7.5 million spent. ADVOCACY: FEEDING PENNSYLVANIA IS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR HUNGER-RELIEF INITIATIVES ACROSS THE STATE. WE ADVOCATE FOR FEDERAL AND STATE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE NEIGHBORS' ACCESS TO FOOD IN PENNSYLVANIA. FEEDING PENNSYLVANIA STRIVES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY IN PENNSYLVANIA AND THE CHARITABLE FOOD SYSTEM'S ROLE IN ITS RESPONSE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 September 2012.

    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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