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Georgia Food Bank Association Inc

EIN 58-2374577 · Atlanta, GA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FEEDING GEORGIA MAXIMIZES THE IMPACT OF 7 REGIONAL FEEDING AMERICA FOOD BANKS. TOGETHER, WE LEAD THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER IN GEORGIA.

Income
$722,660
Spending
$815,359
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
3
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$176,334, executive director

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 34% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 96% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 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 (4)
  1. $428,775 spent. CAPACITY BUILDINGFEEDING GEORGIA RAISED AND WILL DISTRIBUTE $350,000/2 YEARS FROM DONORS WANTING TO FUND ALL THE FOOD BANKS STATEWIDE TO EXPAND FOOD BANK WAREHOUSE CAPACITY TO SOURCE AND DISTRIBUTE MORE FOOD TO CHILD FEEDING PROGRAMS AS THEY PREPARE FOR OR RESPOND TO A FUTURE PANDEMIC.
  2. $180,422 spent. EDUCATION/ADVOCACY:USING ITS STATEWIDE PERSPECTIVE, FEEDING GEORGIA IS ABLE TO EDUCATE KEY EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS ON HUNGER ISSUES AND HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS STATEWIDE. THIS INCLUDES ADVOCATING FOR WAIVERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SUMMER MEALS FOR CHILDREN AND REDUCING PAPERWORK FOR PANTRIES AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS. KEY PRIORITIES IN 2024 INCLUDED ADVOCATING FOR MORE TEFAP IN THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE FARM BILL AND CHANGES NEEDED IN THE NDAA TO PROVIDE MORE RESOURCES TO ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS WITH SALARIES BELOW 130% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. FEEDING GEORGIA PROVIDES A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE PUBLIC, THE PRESS, AND STATE AND FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS/AGENCIES WANTING TO WORK TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS IN GEORGIA. FEEDING GEORGIA INFORMS ITS MEMBER FOOD BANKS ABOUT LEGISLATION, PROPOSED RULE CHANGES AND WAIVERS AVAILABLE AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL THAT IMPACT HUNGER PROGRAMS AND ENGAGES IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH LAWMAKERS AND AGENCY OFFICIALS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THOSE IMPACTS AND SUGGEST APPROPRIATE ACTION.
  3. $77,889 spent. FOOD PROCUREMENT: FEEDING GEORGIA LEADS STATEWIDE FUNDRAISING COMPETITIONS THAT RAISED MORE THAN $ 1.2 MILLION FOR THE FOOD BANKS, WITH FUNDS GOING DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD BANKS FOR LOCAL IMPACT: LEGAL FOOD FRENZY (GEORGIA BAR AND ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE) AND GEORGIA ACCOUNTING FOOD FIGHT (GA SOC OF CPAS). FEEDING GEORGIA'S FARM TO FOOD BANK EDUCATION AND FOOD DONATION PROGRAM GENERATED DONATIONS OF MORE THAN 32 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH, #2 GRADE (AESTHETICALLY IMPERFECT) PRODUCE FROM GEORGIA FARMERS TO FEED HUNGRY NEIGHBORS. FEEDING GEORGIA WORKED WITH GOVERNOR KEMP AND THE GEORGIA GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO SECURE AN ADDITIONAL $825,000 FOR THE FOOD BANKS TO PURCHASE SURPLUS #1 GRADE GEORGIA GROWN PRODUCE, STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LOCAL GROWERS.
  4. $48,255 spent. CHILDHOOD HUNGER: FEEDING GEORGIA EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT CHILDHOOD HUNGER, AND WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO USDA NUTRITION PROGRAMS LIKE SUMMER MEALS (SFSP),SUMMER EBT, AFTER SCHOOL MEALS (CACFP), SCHOOL BREAKFAST, BACKPACK AND SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAMS THROUGH STREAMLINING OF OPERATING REQUIREMENTS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAMS; FEEDING GEORGIA ADVOCATED FOR WAIVERS NEEDED FOR FOOD BANKS OPERATING USDA CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS (SUMMER AND AFTER SCHOOL) IN HARD TO SERVE, REMOTE OR RURAL AREAS AND IN NEIGHBORHOODS ON MILITARY BASES WITH RESTRICTED SECURITY ACCESS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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