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The Hunger and Health Coalition Inc

EIN 56-1322973 · Boone, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HUNGER AND HEALTH COALITION RELIEVES POVERTY AND HUNGER FOR HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP AND FOOD INSECURITY. WE SERVE LOW-INCOME AND UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF AVERY, WATAUGA AND ASHE COUNTIES WHO ARE FORCED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN PAYING RENT AND BUYING FOOD.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
41
Volunteers
548

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% 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 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.

  • 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. $2.3 million spent. PANTRY: OUR PANTRYS GOAL IS TO OVERCOME THE STEREOTYPE THAT FOOD PANTRY ITEMS ARE OF POOR QUALITY AND ARE UNHEALTHY BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS TO AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE. BY UTILIZING FOOD DONATIONS FROM OVER 20 LOCAL BUSINESSES COMBINED WITH WHOLESALE FOOD PURCHASES, WE PROVIDE 60-70 POUNDS OF BI-WEEKLY FOOD SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 4,000 HOUSEHOLDS. OUR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROVIDES A BALANCED MIX OF NONPERISHABLES, FRESH PRODUCE, FROZEN PROTEINS, AND READY-TO-EAT MEALS TO ALLOW FAMILITES TO MEET THEIR NUTRITION NEEDS.
  2. PHARMACY: THE HUNGER AND HEALTH COALITION OPERATES OUR AREAS ONLY NO-COST PHARMACY, AND PROVIDES LIFE-SUSTAINING CHRONIC ILLNESS MEDICATION TO 700-900 UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR. CLIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE CAN HAVE THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS SENT TO OUR PHARMACY TEAM TO BE FILLED, CREATING ACCESS TO COST-PROHIBITIVE MEDICATION LIKE INSULIN AND INHALERS. OUR PHARMACY PROVIDES LIFE-SUSTAINING MEDICATION AND OFFERS MORE THAN TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN MEDICATION RETAIL VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITYS LOW-INCOME MEMBERS EACH YEAR.
  3. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BCBS COMMUNITY HEALTH PROJECT, WESTERN WATAUGA FOOD OUTREACH, AND HANNAH BUILDING. THESE PROGRAMS FURTHER ENHANCE THE GOAL TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND HUNGER FOR HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING ECONOMIC HARDSHIP.

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 October 1983.

    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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