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Downtown Daily Bread

EIN 87-2021179 · Harrisburg, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD SERVES PEOPLE CONFRONTING HUNGER AND HOMELESSNESS BY OFFERING DAILY MEALS AND SHELTER, DELIVERING HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES, FOSTERING COMMUNITY, AND INSPIRING HOPE.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
31.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
26
Volunteers
850
Highest pay
$112,568, exec. direct

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 31.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD HAS BEEN A GATEWAY TO BASIC HUMAN SERVICES FOR HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS AND HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS IN HARRISBURG. THE DDB SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH WEEKDAY BREAKFASTS AND DAILY LUNCH MEALS. DDB PROVIDES NUMEROUS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS SHOWERS, LOCKERS, MAIL DELIVERY, LAUNDRY CARDS, VOUCHERS FOR PHOTO IDS, CLOTHING, AND OTHER PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. DDB OPERATES A DAY SHELTER THAT HAS COTS, COMPUTERS, PHONES, AND STAFF COUNSELORS FOR CLIENTS TO SPEAK WITH. CLIENTS CAN MEET WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND BE CONNECTED TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. DURING THE WINTER SEASON (STARTING IN NOVEMBER AND RUNNING THROUGH THE END OF MARCH) DDB RUNS A NIGHT SHELTER FOR MEN. DOWNTOWN DAILY BREAD HAS BEEN A GATEWAY TO BASIC HUMAN SERVICES FOR HUNDREDS OF HOMELESS AND HUNGRY INDIVIDUALS IN HARRISBURG. THE DDB SOUP KITCHEN PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH WEEKDAY BREAKFASTS AND DAILY LUNCH MEALS. DDB PROVIDES NUMEROUS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS SHOWERS, LOCKERS, MAIL DELIVERY, LAUNDRY CARDS, VOUCHERS FOR PHOTO IDS, CLOTHING, AND OTHER PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS. DDB OPERATES A DAY SHELTER THAT HAS COTS, COMPUTERS, PHONES, AND STAFF COUNSELORS FOR CLIENTS TO SPEAK WITH. CLIENTS CAN MEET WITH MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND BE CONNECTED TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. DURING THE WINTER SEASON (STARTING IN NOVEMBER AND RUNNING THROUGH THE END OF MARCH) DDB RUNS A NIGHT SHELTER FOR MEN.

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 2024.

    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 2022.

    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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