The Food Bank of Northern Nevada Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Inc.s (Food Banks) mission is Feeding the hungry today and solving hunger for tomorrow through community partnership. The Food Banks vision is Healthy Food. Every Person, Every Day.
- Income
- $63.2 million
- Spending
- $61.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 5.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 72%
- Employees
- 127
- Volunteers
- 3,976
- Highest pay
- $196,116, ceopresident
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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 30% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 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.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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
Reports results. Its tax return states measurable results. These are its own figures and nobody has checked them.
Results it reports
- The food bank served more than 160,000 people on average each month.Work delivered
- The food bank and its partners distributed more than 26.8 million pounds of food.Work delivered
- The food distributed was the equivalent of more than 23 million meals.Work delivered
- The food bank collaborated with 16 tribes to establish food pantries and Mobile Harvest distribution sites.Work delivered
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Programs described in its return (2)
- $58.4 million spent. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is the primary regional food distribution and support system supporting people experiencing food insecurity in 23 counties across northern Nevada and the eastern California Sierra. It delivers several programs and services that together constitute a multi-level effort to solve hunger, serving more than 160,000 people on average each month in FY25. Donated and purchased food is collected, sorted, and delivered to people via a network of more than 140 partner agencies and through direct-to-neighbor programs throughout our 90,000-square-mile service area. In FY25, FBNN and its partners distributed more than 26.8 million pounds of foodthe equivalent of more than 23 million meals. (Continued on Schedule O)
- STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Continued):Feeding Children:Children experiencing food insecurity are among our most vulnerable neighbors. The Food Bank provides several programs aimed at getting wholesome food to nourish children and support healthy physical growth and cognitive development. Food pantries at schools, Back-Pack Kids program, Kids Caf after-school meals, and the Summer Child Feeding program provide access to food year-round for students and their families. Feeding Families:Mobile Harvest delivers produce and other fresh foods to high-need neighborhoods and communities. Nutrition education is also included at several Mobile Harvest sites. The Food Bank has been selected by the Nevada Department of Agriculture and California Department of Social Services to administer the USDAs Federal Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) in 13 Nevada counties and 10 rural counties on the eastern slope of the Sierras in California. The Food Bank, with Trusted Partner status granted by the USDA/Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, conducts SNAP application assistance and eligibility interviews, eliminating barriers to participation and facilitating benefits approval. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (Continued):Feeding Seniors:Our older neighbors benefit from a food assistance approach that addresses their unique needs around nutrition, accessibility, and social engagement. Golden Groceries food pantries provide healthy foods, nutrition education, and special hours of operation so seniors can access food and socialize in a no-rush environment. The Produce on Wheels truck rolls up to low-income senior apartment complexes and senior centers to provide fresh fruits and vegetables. The Food Bank also administers the USDAs Commodity Supplemental Food Program (senior food boxes) which provides staple food items. Feeding Tribal Communities:The Food Bank continues to strengthen long-standing tribal community partnerships. We have collaborated with 16 tribes to establish food pantries and Mobile Harvest distribution sites to serve tribal members as well as distribute commodity food items. Our work with tribes is conducted through a lens of equity with a focus on food sovereignty. Food as Medicine:Our Prescription Pantry program unites health care providers with food pantries to provide healthy foods that are low in sodium and sugar to low-income people dealing with chronic health issues such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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