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Fredericksburg Regional Foodbank

EIN 54-1255013 · Fredericksbrg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FEED THE HUNGRY THROUGH A COMMUNITY WIDE NETWORK OF PARTNER AGENCIES AND ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY IN THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER.

Income
$21.0 million
Spending
$21.1 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
49
Volunteers
1,749
Highest pay
$168,535, president/ce

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: 63 out of 100. Higher than 30% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $983,116 spent. FEEDING CHILDREN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY - SCHOOL-BASED PANTRIES ARE LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF A SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A MORE READILY ACCESSIBLE SOURCE OF FOOD ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. AS A NEED IS IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL STAFF, THE PRE-PACKED BOXES CONTAINING A FEW DAYS OF EMERGENCY FOOD, ALONG WITH RESOURCE MATERIALS SUCH AS A PANTRY REFERENCE LIST AND SNAP INFORMATION, ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FAMILIES IN NEED. AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM - THE AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, FRESHLY PREPARED SNACKS TO CHILDREN IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND CONVENIENT. SITES ARE LOCATED AT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH SUCH AS SCHOOLS, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, HAZEL HILL APARTMENTS & SALEM CHURCH LIBRARY. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) - THROUGH THE SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM, CHILDREN AND YOUTH CAN CONTINUE TO HAVE NO COST ACCESS TO NOURISHING FOOD WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT. PARTICIPATING SITES SERVE EITHER GRAB & GO OR SIT DOWN MEALS FOR YOUTH TO ENJOY. FEEDING CHILDREN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: SCHOOL FOOD PANTRY - SCHOOL-BASED PANTRIES ARE LOCATED ON THE GROUNDS OF A SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A MORE READILY ACCESSIBLE SOURCE OF FOOD ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. AS A NEED IS IDENTIFIED BY SCHOOL STAFF, THE PRE-PACKED BOXES CONTAINING A FEW DAYS OF EMERGENCY FOOD, ALONG WITH RESOURCE MATERIALS SUCH AS A PANTRY REFERENCE LIST AND SNAP INFORMATION, ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE FAMILIES IN NEED. AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM - THE AFTER-SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, FRESHLY PREPARED SNACKS TO CHILDREN IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND CONVENIENT. SITES ARE LOCATED AT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH SUCH AS SCHOOLS, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, HAZEL HILL APARTMENTS & SALEM CHURCH LIBRARY. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) - THROUGH THE SUMMER NUTRITION PROGRAM, CHILDREN AND YOUTH CAN CONTINUE TO HAVE NO COST ACCESS TO NOURISHING FOOD WHILE SCHOOL IS OUT. PARTICIPATING SITES SERVE EITHER GRAB & GO OR SIT DOWN MEALS FOR YOUTH TO ENJOY.
  2. $18.1 million spent. THE FREDERICKSBURG REGIONAL FOOD BANK IS A FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK FOOD BANK SERVING THE FOOD INSECURE POPULATION OF FOUR VIRGINIA COUNTIES (CAROLINE, KING GEORGE, SPOTSYLVANIA, AND STAFFORD), AS WELL AS THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG AND THE COMMUNITY OF LOCUST GROVE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES CENTER UPON THE GATHERING, HANDLING, AND DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD COMMODITIES AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THESE CORE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RETAILERS, DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, PANTRIES AND FEEDING SITES IN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY.
  3. $494,325 spent. FEEDING SENIOR PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: CSFP - THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM IS THE ONLY USDA NUTRITION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MONTHLY FOOD ASSISTANCE SPECIALLY TARGETED AT LOW- INCOME SENIORS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS, SUPPLEMENTING DIETS WITH A MONTHLY PACKAGE OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS USDA COMMODITIES.

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 July 1985.

    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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