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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2026

Food Bank for Larimer County

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

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5706 Wright Dr
Loveland, CO, 80538-8840

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 for Larimer County meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The Food Bank for Larimer County collects and distributes enough food for over 10 million meals annually. Our primary programs include Fresh Food Share, which distributes no charge for groceries to families and individuals facing hunger; Nourishing Network, which provides food to more than 100 local nonprofit partners; and Nutritious Kitchen, which prepares scratch-cooked meals and snacks that are served to children and older adults at partnering locations. We also provide nutrition education classes, diapers, and assistance with applications for SNAP.

Year, State Incorporated:
1984, CO

In 2024, the Food Bank for Larimer County served more than 50,000 individuals through its two Fresh Food Share pantries, three mobile pantry sites, and 121 agency partners. Enough food was distributed for 10.2 million meals. 105,548 meals and snacks were prepared for Kids Cafe, and 26,895 meals for seniors were provided to VOA partner sites. 94% of money raised directly supports the food bank’s hunger-relief programming.

For the year ended June 30, 2024, Food Bank for Larimer County's program expenses were:

Programs $28,775,136
Total Program Expenses $28,775,136

Chief Executive
Amy Pezzani, CEO

Compensation*
$208,893

Chair of the Board
Mark Driscoll, Community Volunteer

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation

Board Size
14

Paid Staff Size
49

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

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.79%

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 for Larimer County's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.

Source of Funds
In-Kind Contributions $22,415,547
Contributions $6,809,483
Federal and State Contracts and Grants $2,124,555
Investment Return $806,956
Shared Maintenance Fees from Member Agencies $244,474
Special Events $193,356
Other $44,445
Depreciation $-673,150
Total Income $31,965,666

Programs: 94% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 2%

Total Income $31,965,666
Total expenses: $30,653,395
  Program expenses $28,775,136
  Fundraising expenses $1,196,257
  Administrative expenses $682,002
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,312,271
Beginning Net Assets $23,874,490
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $25,186,761
Total Liabilities $510,096
Total Assets $25,696,857

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