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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: September 2025 Expires: September 2027

Food Bank of the Rockies

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(303) 371-9250
10700 East 45th Avenue
Denver, CO, 80239
https://foodbankrockies.org
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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

Food Bank of the Rockies meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to end hunger by efficiently procuring and distributing food and essentials to people in need through our programs and partner agencies in Colorado and Wyoming."

Year, State Incorporated:
1978, CO

Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) obtains and distributes food and other necessities to more than 800 community partners. The organization directly serves communities across Colorado and Wyoming through multiple programs, including mobile food pantries, Food for Kids, Culturally Responsive Food Initiative (CRFI), FRESH Program, grocery rescue, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), and EverGreen Boxes. CRFI works to remove barriers for clients who may have unique food preferences and needs, language barriers, or uncertainty about eligibility. The FRESH program sources produce from in- and out-of-state producers for distribution to community partners at no cost. FBR reports that in 2023, it distributed 94,133,223 pounds of food, served 417,317 individuals, with the support of 148,398 volunteer hours.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Food Bank of the Rockies's program expenses were:

Colorado agency distribution $78,955,252
Colorado food rescue $26,570,458
Wyoming $23,523,676
Colorado TEFAP $17,745,505
Colorado mobile pantry $5,660,774
Colorado everyday eats $4,478,447
Colorado food for kids $3,943,774
Total Program Expenses $160,877,886

Chief Executive
Erin Pulling, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$355,667

Chair of the Board
Christina Bowen

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Director of External Affairs for West Division, Comcast

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
240

*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Corporate solicitation

Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $164,161,838, 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 Food Bank of the Rockies's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
In-kind contributions $114,625,544
Contributions $35,386,746
Government grants and contracts $12,334,201
Purchased food reimbursement $9,862,468
Investment return, net and miscellaneous income $2,534,255
Gain on disposal of property and equipment $1,958,303
Promotions $1,169,618
Special events, net $645,729
Partner support fees $614
Total Income $175,191,662

Programs: 93% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 4%

Total Income $175,191,662
Total expenses: $173,199,219
  Program expenses $160,877,886
  Fundraising expenses $5,838,774
  Administrative expenses $6,482,559
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,992,443
Beginning Net Assets $71,038,024
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $73,030,467
Total Liabilities $87,132,510
Total Assets $160,162,977

Note: According to the organizations audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, FBR recieved in-kind contributions totaling $114,625,544 in the form of food ($90,787,537), commodities ($23,044,630), and materials and services ($793,377).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance