Greater Cleveland Food Bank
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
Greater Cleveland Food Bank meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to ensure everyone in our community has the nutritious food they need every day."
Year, State Incorporated:
1979, OH
Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) collects, warehouses, and distributes food and grocery products to nonprofit partners who serve families and seniors in the Northeast Ohio area. GCFB reports helping low-income clients apply for the public benefits they are eligible for and offering assistance with outreach workers in the community. The organization also connects clients to community partners focused on employment, housing, and healthcare.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, Greater Cleveland Food Bank's program expenses were:
| Program operations | $101,164,619 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank kitchen | $5,850,997 |
| Community and government programming | $2,431,438 |
| Total Program Expenses | $109,447,054 |
Chief Executive
Kristin Warzocha, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$303,720
Chair of the Board
Riddi Kline
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Provencal Partners, LLC
Board Size
30
Paid Staff Size
186
*2022 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, Foundation grants, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $100,448,170, 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 Greater Cleveland Food Bank's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Other | $158,862 |
| Rental income | $213,980 |
| In-kind contributions | $245,711 |
| Member agency delivery fees | $831,818 |
| Capital campaign contributions | $1,322,989 |
| Purchased food program | $2,957,978 |
| Investment return, net | $3,311,548 |
| Kitchen fees | $4,126,451 |
| Government reimbursements and administrative fees | $16,228,546 |
| Contributions and grants | $26,003,834 |
| Donated food | $72,875,636 |
| Total Income | $128,277,353 |
Programs: 92% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $128,277,353 |
| Total expenses: | $119,509,461 |
| Program expenses | $109,447,054 |
| Fundraising expenses | $5,063,220 |
| Administrative expenses | $4,999,187 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $8,767,892 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $109,421,473 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $3,041,611 |
| Ending Net Assets | $121,230,976 |
| Total Liabilities | $39,708,157 |
| Total Assets | $160,939,133 |
Note 1: According to GCFB’s audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024, the organization received in-kind contributions of $73,121,347 including food ($72,875,636) and legal services ($245,711).
Note 2: In the financial summary above, “other changes in net assets” refers to change in beneficial interest.
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