Feeding America
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Feeding America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
COMPLAINTS
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 3.
Mailing List Removal
The organization responded to complaints brought to its attention: 2
Donation Billing Issue
(Two of the complaints involved an individual seeking to have his or her name and contact information removed from the organization's mailing and the other involved a one-time donation charged as a monthly donation).
Stated Purpose:
"to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve."
Year, State Incorporated:
1988, AZ
Feeding America aims to fight against hunger in the United States through its nationwide network of more than 200 food banks and other affiliated organizations. The organization reports that it also supports programs that improve food security among the people it serves; educates the public about the problem of hunger; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Feeding America states that it builds partnerships that help address the root causes of hunger. The goal of these partnerships is to improve food security by meeting people's need for food assistance and helping them build pathways to household stability.
For the year ended June 30, 2025, Feeding America's program expenses were:
| Food procurement | $4,847,837,000 |
| Member services | $99,324,000 |
| Public awareness and education | $93,332,000 |
| Programs | $37,224,000 |
| Research and analysis | $20,888,000 |
| Policy and advocacy | $15,389,000 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,113,994,000 |
Chief Executive
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$1,113,502
Chair of the Board
Shawn O'Grady
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Group President, General Mills
Board Size
21
Paid Staff Size
410
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Telephone appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Workplace Giving, Cryptocurrency
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,983,135,000, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Feeding America's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $4,659,605,000 |
| Contributions | $257,473,000 |
| Food procurement revenue | $184,535,000 |
| Corporate promotions | $54,082,000 |
| Investment income | $20,459,000 |
| Wills and bequests | $11,975,000 |
| Member fees | $4,520,000 |
| Conference fees | $986,000 |
| Other revenue, net | $255,000 |
| Total Income | $5,193,890,000 |
Programs: 98% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 0%
| Total Income | $5,193,890,000 |
| Total expenses: | $5,196,576,000 |
| Program expenses | $5,113,994,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $66,309,000 |
| Administrative expenses | $16,273,000 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-2,686,000 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $523,045,000 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $520,359,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $52,137,000 |
| Total Assets | $572,496,000 |
Note: According to the organization's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2025, Feeding America received in-kind contributions totaling $4,659,605,000 in the form of food ($4,576,996,000), media ($80,728,000), transportation ($1,298,000), legal services ($525,000), and hotels and airline miles ($58,000).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance