Jenkintown Food Cupboard Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Jenkintown Food Cupboard combats food insecurity in Montgomery County Pennsylvania by distributing food and essential household items to people in need and by distributing food to countywide organizations that serve people who need food.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $995,252
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 250
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
Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 43% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
9 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (2)
- $888,721 spent. Jenkintown Food Cupboard operated a no-cost dignity-centered food pantry for residents of Montgomery County experiencing food insecurity. Through weekly distributions the organization provided food hygiene products household essentials and community-based information to regular and new patrons in a respectful and non-judgmental environment. The pantry served individuals and families facing limited means helping them access nutritious food and essential supplies without charge. Expenses: $802,580 | Explanation:| Part III Line 4a -Jenkintown Food Cupboard operated a no-cost dignity-centered food pantry serving residents of Montgomery County Pennsylvania experiencing food insecurity. Through weekly distributions the organization provided food hygiene products household essentials and community-based information to regular and new patrons in a respectful and non-judgmental environment. The pantry served individuals and families with limited means and helped them access nutritious food and essential supplies at no cost. During the year the organization continued to provide regular direct pantry service while maintaining a full-choice model designed to preserve dignity reduce stigma and support household stability. We served over 55,000 total individuals with more than 15000 grocery visits.
- $41,216 spent. Jenkintown Food Cupboard distributed food to partner organizations throughout Montgomery County Pennsylvania that serve individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Through food sourcing storage transportation and distribution partnerships the organization helped strengthen the regional charitable food network and expand access to food beyond its own pantry site. This work supported smaller and partner pantries by improving access to donated and purchased food coordinating shared distribution and helping move food more efficiently to communities in need. The program reflects the organizations countywide role in building food access infrastructure while remaining focused on direct relief for people experiencing food insecurity. | Explanation:| Part II Line 4b -Shared food with over 60 other agencies in monthly food distributions and intra-pantry sharing
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
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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