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Astoria Food Pantry Inc

EIN 86-2548475 · Astoria, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTES FOOD, CLOTHES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, BOOKS, AND OTHER ITEMS PEOPLE NEED. WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR OUR OWN DISTRIBUTIONS AS WELL AS FOR OTHERS TO USE FOR FREE OR LOW-COST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE USE OUR TRUCK TO PICK UP DONATED FOOD TO BRING TO OUR FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER PANTRIES AROUND NYC. WE ORGANIZE OUR NEIGHBORS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER, BUILDING A LOCAL CULTURE OF VOLUNTEERING AND CREATING SYSTEMS THAT CAN HELP EACH OTHER THROUGH CRISIS OR HARDSHIP.

Income
$272,752
Spending
$290,099
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
500

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    28 of 28 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $270,884 spent. EVERY WEEK, WE CONDUCT AT LEAST 2, USUALLY 3 OR 4, FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. WE PURCHASE FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT, AND RICE FOR OUR TWO WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTER ON STEINWAY, AS WELL AS FOR A DISTRIBUTION AT ASTORIA HOUSES EVERY OTHER WEEK. BUYING FOOD EACH WEEK ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY IN THE AMOUNT, TYPE, AND FRESHNESS OF THE FOOD, AND WE SUPPLEMENT THIS PURCHASED FOOD WITH FOOD THAT IS DONATED TO US. THROUGH THESE DISTRIBUTIONS, WE PROVIDE FOOD TO OVER 500 PEOPLE PER WEEK. WE ALSO BUY AND DISTRIBUTE HOT VEGAN MEALS AT QUEENSBRIDGE HOUSES,AND WE BUY SNACKS, WATER, AND MEALS ON THE GO THAT WE DISTRIBUTE ON THE STREETS AND TO PEOPLE WHO ARE UNHOUSED OR LIVING IN SHELTERS.WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY CENTER AT 2582 STEINWAY STREET IN ASTORIA, NY. MOST OF THIS SPENDING WENT TO OUR RENT, WHICH WAS $4,000 PER MONTH, AND THE REMAINING WAS FOR OFFICE EXPENSES (UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPLIES TO KEEP THE SPACE FUNCTIONAL LIKE TRASH BAGS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND LIGHTBULBS.) WE USE THE SPACE AT LEAST 4 DAYS PER WEEK FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, AND BOOK DISTRIBUTIONS. WHENEVER THE SPACE IS NOT BEING USED FOR A DISTRIBUTION, WE OFFER IT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BORROW FOR OTHER MUTUAL AID PROJECTS OR TO OFFER FREE OR LOW-COST EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC. THIS YEAR, THE SPACE WAS REGULARLY USED FOR AN ENGLISH CLASS, A BOARD GAME NIGHT, AN OPEN MIC, AN ART SUPPLY SWAP, AND A COLLECTIVE THAT SUPPORTS TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. WE ALSO HOSTED ONE-TIME EVENTS LIKE AN ART SHOW, A STAGING OF A PLAY, AND A FUNDRAISER FOR LAIDOFF UNION WORKERS. WITH OUR SPACE, WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO HOST TEAM MEMBERS FROM THE ASTORIA WORKER PROJECT, A LOCAL EFFORT OF THE CONSORTIUM FOR WORKER EDUCATION. THEY SUBLET AN OFFICE FOR TWO OF THEIR STAFF MEMBERS AND USE THE COMMON SPACE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER WHEN ITS AVAILABLE TO OFFER CLASSES.EVERY MONTH, WE BUY AND DISTRIBUTE DIAPERS AND BABY WIPES TO THE COMMUNITY. WE DISTRIBUTE THESE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, AND EACH PERSON GETS ONE PACK OF DIAPERS AND ONE PACK OF WIPES. WE DO THESE DISTRIBUTIONS DURING OUR MONDAY FOOD PANTRY, SO ANYONE WHO COMES FOR DIAPERS CAN ALSO PICK UP FOOD. THE FUNDS ARE SPENT ON NEW PACKAGES OF DIAPERS AND WIPES, AND WE ALSO COLLECT DONATIONS OF BABY NEEDS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM AT THAT TIME. WE TRY TO ALWAYS HAVE FORMULA AND BABY FOOD AVAILABLE ON THAT DAY. WE ALSO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE DIAPERS AND PADS FOR ADULTS, AND OCCASIONALLY BUY THOSE WHEN WE ARE UNDERSTOCKED ON DONATIONS.WE OPERATE A TRUCK THAT IS USED FOR PICKING UP AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD, CLOTHES, BOOKS, OR OTHER NEEDS FOR OUR PROGRAMS. WE TAKE THE TRUCK OUT ON THREE WEEKLY FOOD PICK UPS, TWO FROM GROCERY DISTRIBUTORS AND ONE FROM A LARGE BREAD BAKERY. WE ALSO USE THE TRUCK TO BRING FOOD, CLOTHES, AND OTHER SUPPLIES TO DISTRIBUTE AT ASTORIA HOUSES AND QUEENSBRIDGE HOUSES. THE TRUCK IS USED AS NEEDED TO DO DISTRIBUTIONS TO PEOPLE ON THE STREETS, IN SHELTERS, OR AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WHEN AVAILABLE, OUR DRIVERS ALSO SUPPORT OTHER FOOD PANTRIES AND MUTUAL AID EFFORTS WITH THEIR PICK UPS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.

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 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 February 2023.

    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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