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EIN 59-2846212 · Melbourne, FL

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

DAILY BREAD'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE NO ONE FACES HUNGER OR HOMELESSNESS ALONE; TO HAVE A COMMUNITY THAT COMES TOGETHER TO SHARE A MEAL AND OTHER RESOURCES WITH OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED, HELPING EACH PERSON MOVE FORWARD AND FIND A HOME.

Income
$4.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
22
Volunteers
1,241
Highest pay
$97,049, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 73% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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. $1.1 million spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION: DAILY BREAD DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD ACROSS BREVARD COUNTY, THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OVER 25 LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES. DAILY BREAD PARTNERS WITH THE US POSTAL SERVICE AND BOY SCOUTS PROVIDING COORDINATION AND LOGISTICS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE FOOD DRIVES.
  2. $665,909 spent. OUTREACH/FRESH START PROGRAM: DAILY BREAD PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWER, RECEIVE CLEAN CLOTHING AND OTHER HYGIENE NEEDS. IN 2024 DAILY BREAD FACILIATED AN AVERAGE OF 271 SHOWERS A WEEK, A SLIGHTLY OVER 2023. IN ADDITION, DAILY BREAD ASSISTS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITH ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE, PARTNERING WITH BREVARD HEALTH ALLIANCE AND NEEDED PRESCRIPTIONS, PARTNERING WITH A LOCAL PHARMACY. WITH A FOCUS ON HOUSING, DAILY BREAD ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (I.D, BIRTH CERTIFICATE) REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT/HOUSING. DAILY BREAD WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BREVARD HOMELESS COALITION, ENSURING THE NEEDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY ARE ADDRESSED.
  3. $514,004 spent. DAILY BREAD MEAL PROGRAM: DAILY BREAD SERVES A HOT, WELL BALANCED MEAL 7 DAYS A WEEK. IN 2024 47,236 MEALS WERE SERVED.
  4. $111,891 spent. DAILY BREAD HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DAILY BREAD PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS TO OBTAIN STABLE HOUSING. IN 2024 DAILY BREAD ASSISTED 16 INDIVIDUALS SECURE HOUSING LOCALLY AND PROVIDED TRANSPORTATION OUT OF THE LOCAL AREA TO 20 INDIVIDUALS REUNIFYING THEM WITH FRIENDS/FAMILY AND SECURE HOUSING.

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 July 1988.

    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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