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Treasure Coast Food Bank Incorporated

EIN 65-0123281 · Fort Pierce, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALLEVIATE HUNGER BY COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION OF DONATED FOOD & OTHER ESSENTIALS IN INDIAN RIVER, MARTIN, OKEECHOBEE & ST. LUCIE COUNTIES.

Income
$69.8 million
Spending
$60.4 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
-2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
96
Volunteers
13,209
Highest pay
$201,499, ceo/president

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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 14% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 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. $33.7 million spent. GENERAL FOOD /PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION: DIRECT SERVICES TO HELP CHILDREN, SENIORS, VETERANS, PETS, AND FAMILIES IN NEED. COLLECTION, WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT FROM LOCAL AND NATIONAL FOOD INDUSTRY DONORS, COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES, AND PURCHASES TO NON-PROFIT AGENCIES WITH FEEDING AND/OR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. ALL FOOD AND OTHER ESSENTIALS ARE PROVIDED TO PEOPLE AT NO COST.
  2. $24.8 million spent. BENEFITS OUTREACH AND CLIENT SERVICES/CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: A CLIENT INVTERVENTON PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS LOW-INCOME FAMILES WITH VITAL SERVICES TO HELP INCREASE THEIR HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES AND STABILIZE FINANCIAL VOLATILITY, NUTRITION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATES FAMILES ON LOW COST HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES, EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND SESSIONS EMPOWER PEOPLE TO IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH, LIFESTYLE AND WELLBEING.
  3. $590,412 spent. FOOD PRODUCTION KITCHEN PROGRAM: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A 12-WEEK FOOD SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM FOCUSED ON TECHNICAL, LIFE, AND EMPLOYMENT SKILLS IN THE FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES HOT MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, READY TO EAT PREPARED MEALS, SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM PROVIDES BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN.

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 January 1990.

    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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