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Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc

EIN 58-2208545 · Valdosta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SECOND HARVEST OF SOUTH GEORGIA IS THE LEADING HUNGER-RELIEF ORGANIZATION IN THE REGION AND THE SECOND LARGEST FOOD BANK IN THE STATE. WE SERVE A NEARLY 12,000 SQUARE MILE REGION MADE UP OF 26 COUNTIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR VALDOSTA HEADQUARTERS, WE HAVE BRANCHES IN THOMASVILLE AND SOON IN TIFTON. FROM THESE LOCATIONS, WE SERVE MORE THAN 400 PARTNER AGENCIES THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.

Income
$70.8 million
Spending
$48.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
-3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
90
Volunteers
2,600
Highest pay
$294,590, president & ceo

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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 94% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

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

    6 of 7 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. $45.6 million spent. PRODUCT COLLECTION, STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION.THE ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF RECEIVING DONATED FOOD ITEMS WHICH ARE CLEANED AND REPACKAGED, IF NECESSARY. THE FOOD ITEMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH IN TURN PROVIDE FOOD TO THE HUNGRY AND NEEDY. THE FOOD BANK IS OPEN FIVE DAYS A WEEK, FIFTY-TWO WEEKS A YEAR, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS, AND HAS FOUR LOCATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS OVER FIVE HUNDRED PROGRAMS.
  2. $1.2 million spent. CHILD ADULT CARE FEEDING PROGRAM.THE CHILD ADULT CARE FEEDING PROGRAM PROVIDES AFTER-SCHOOL MEALS TO CHILDREN WHO ATTEND PARTNER SITES WITH THE FOOD BANK. EACH CHILD RECEIVES AN HOUR OF HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE AS WELL. THIS PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH DECAL.
  3. $332,273 spent. SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM.SFSP PROVIDES MEALS AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN AT PARTNER SITES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN CHILDREN ARE NOT IN SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. CHILDREN ARE MORE AT RISK OF NOT RECEIVING PROPER NUTRITION DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN THERE IS NO ACCESS TO SCHOOL BREAKFAST OR LUNCHES. THE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED THROUGH DECAL.

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? 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 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 August 1996.

    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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