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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2024 Expires: December 2026

Food Bank of Central New York

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(315) 437-1899
7066 Interstate Island Rd
Syracuse, NY, 13209
https://www.foodbankcny.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 Central New York meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
Food Bank of Central New York works to eliminate hunger through nutritious food distribution, education and advocacy in cooperation with the community.

Year, State Incorporated:
1987, NY

Also Known As:
Food Bank of CNY

The core of Food Bank of Central New York's work is achieved by partnering with local member programs that distribute food to families in need. The key partners that make up the emergency food network are food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, Food Bank of Central New York's program expenses were:

Programs $34,733,901
Total Program Expenses $34,733,901

Chief Executive
Karen Belcher, Executive Director

Chair of the Board
Ms. Irene Scruton, Assistant Dean

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
SUNY Oswego

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
65

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 3.61%

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 Central New York's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Food Contributions $11,121,196
State of New York Contracts $9,390,635
USDA Food Commodities $5,683,819
Contributions $5,455,754
Program Revenue $3,542,023
Federal Contracts $1,972,845
Grants $547,976
Special Events $191,209
Interest Income $150,007
United Way $114,451
Realized and Unrealized Gains $23,278
Other $20,308
Total Income $38,213,501

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

Total Income $38,213,501
Total expenses: $36,237,314
  Program expenses $34,733,901
  Fundraising expenses $834,480
  Administrative expenses $668,933
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,976,187
Beginning Net Assets $19,987,142
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $21,963,329
Total Liabilities $1,025,822
Total Assets $22,989,151

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