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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: October 2025 Expires: October 2026

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Inc.

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

550 Italy Dr
McCarran, NV, 89437

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"feeding the hungry today and solving hunger for tomorrow through community partnership."  

Year, State Incorporated:
1983, NV

The Food Bank of Northern Nevada is the primary regional food distribution and support system serving people who experience food insecurity in northern Nevada and the eastern slope of the Sierra in California. With a service area of 90,000 square miles, it delivers an array of programs and services which together constitute a multi-level effort to address food insecurity and help alleviate hunger.  A partner food bank of Feeding America, the Food Bank of Northern Nevada has served the community for more than 40 years through a network of partner food pantries and other agencies, plus direct-service programs. The Food Bank's Mobile Harvest program delivers food directly in to high-need areas with a focus on produce and other fresh, nutritious items.  Seniors are able to access food resources at senior-housing communities and senior centers through the Senior Nutrition and Wellness Program and the Produce on Wheels program, in addition to Golden Groceries food pantries, which offer special hours for seniors in need of food assistance.  Through the Food Bank's Kids Cafe program, children and teens have access to free, nutritious prepared meals both after school and during school breaks.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, The Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Inc.'s program expenses were:

Food Distribution $52,708,434
Total Program Expenses $52,708,434

Chief Executive
Nicole Lamboley, President/CEO

Chair of the Board
Heidi Foster

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
American Wealth Management

Board Size
13

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)

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 The Food Bank of Northern Nevada, Inc.'s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
Donated Food $30,928,960
USDA Commodities $10,158,466
Contributions and Pledges $8,963,050
Net Investment Income $7,164,932
Government Grants and Contracts $5,693,281
Kids Cafe $1,442,269
Special Events $895,479
Agency Fees $322,869
Reimbursements and Other Income $149,244
Gain on Sale of Assets $1,500
Total Income $65,720,050

Programs: 96% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $65,720,050
Total expenses: $55,157,109
  Program expenses $52,708,434
  Fundraising expenses $1,578,739
  Administrative expenses $869,936
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $10,562,941
Beginning Net Assets $30,743,773
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $41,306,714
Total Liabilities $2,145,468
Total Assets $43,452,182

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest