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Food Bank of the Lakelands

EIN 57-0775160 · Greenwood, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE FOOD BANK OF GREENWOOD COUNTY IS TO REDUCE HUNGER THROUGH COMMUNITY COOPERATION, EFFECTIVELY DISTRIBUTING DONATED GROCERY PRODUCTS AND PERISHABLE FOODS, AND MAKING THE BEST POSSIBLE USE OF ALL AVAILABLE RESOURCES.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
7
Volunteers
124
Highest pay
$76,350, executive di

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. THE FOOD BANK OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UTILIZES VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY. -EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY: DEPENDING UPON AVAILABILITY, PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM CAN RECEIVE MEAT, MILK, EGGS, BREAD, PASTRIES, DRY GOODS, AND CANNED GOODS. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM MUST QUALIFY BY MEETING THE INCOME LEVEL REQUIREMENTS. -SOWING SEEDS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS CLIENTS TO INVEST A SMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY TO RECEIVE FOOD ESSENTIALS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS, BREAD, AND CANNED GOODS TO HELP THEM REMAIN HEALTHY DURING EVEN THE TOUGHEST OF TIMES. CLIENTS IN THIS PROGRAM MUST MEET CERTAIN INCOME GUIDELINES. -SENIOR BOXES: COMMODITY BOXES ARE DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO QUALIFYING SENIORS 60+ YEARS OF AGE. -MOBILE SITES: THE FOOD BANK TRAVELS TO DIFFERENT SITES IN GREENWOOD COUNTY EACH MONTH TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. -WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM: FOOD PACKS STOCKED WITH KID-FRIENDLY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ARE DISTRIBUTED IN A DISCREET MANNER ON FRIDAYS TO CHILDREN AT RISK OF WEEKEND HUNGER. -GREENWOOD SOUP KITCHEN: THE SOUP KITCHEN SERVES HOT MEALS FROM 11 AM TO 12 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, WELCOMING INDIVIDUALS TO DINE IN AND ENJOY A NUTRITIOUS MEAL. THE FOOD BANK OF GREENWOOD COUNTY UTILIZES VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY. -EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY: DEPENDING UPON AVAILABILITY, PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM CAN RECEIVE MEAT, MILK, EGGS, BREAD, PASTRIES, DRY GOODS, AND CANNED GOODS. PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM MUST QUALIFY BY MEETING THE INCOME LEVEL REQUIREMENTS. -SOWING SEEDS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS CLIENTS TO INVEST A SMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY TO RECEIVE FOOD ESSENTIALS SUCH AS MILK, EGGS, BREAD, AND CANNED GOODS TO HELP THEM REMAIN HEALTHY DURING EVEN THE TOUGHEST OF TIMES. CLIENTS IN THIS PROGRAM MUST MEET CERTAIN INCOME GUIDELINES. -SENIOR BOXES: COMMODITY BOXES ARE DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY TO QUALIFYING SENIORS 60+ YEARS OF AGE. -MOBILE SITES: THE FOOD BANK TRAVELS TO DIFFERENT SITES IN GREENWOOD COUNTY EACH MONTH TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY. -WEEKEND BACKPACK PROGRAM: FOOD PACKS STOCKED WITH KID-FRIENDLY AND NUTRITIOUS FOOD ARE DISTRIBUTED IN A DISCREET MANNER ON FRIDAYS TO CHILDREN AT RISK OF WEEKEND HUNGER. -GREENWOOD SOUP KITCHEN: THE SOUP KITCHEN SERVES HOT MEALS FROM 11 AM TO 12 PM, MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, WELCOMING INDIVIDUALS TO DINE IN AND ENJOY A NUTRITIOUS MEAL.

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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    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 December 2024.

    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 April 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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