Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio
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
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to grow hope in our region by creating pathways to nutritious food."
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, OH
Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio (Second Harvest NC OH) works to create pathways to nutritious food in partnership with 129-member partner charities and more than ten school districts, including food pantries, hot meal programs, emergency shelters, mobile pantries, senior food delivery and after-school programs throughout Crawford, Erie, Huron and Lorain counties. The organization reports being the largest hunger-relief organization in its area and envisioning a brighter future for all by cultivating a healthy, hunger-free community. According to Second Harvest NC OH, the organization secured and distributed over 12 million pounds of food and grocery products during 2024.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio's program expenses were:
| Food distribution | $25,027,481 |
| Total Program Expenses | $25,027,481 |
Chief Executive
Julie Chase-Morefield, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$178,963
Chair of the Board
Lisa Brown
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Executive Director, Lorain County Community College Foundation
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
42
*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, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Radio, Television
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $25,521,630, 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 Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributed food | $20,164,033 |
| Contributions, grants, and bequests | $4,304,344 |
| Government grants and contracts | $1,053,253 |
| Investment income, net | $1,016,571 |
| Sales of food products | $466,033 |
| Shared maintenance fees | $77,076 |
| Total Income | $27,077,819 |
Programs: 96% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $27,077,819 |
| Total expenses: | $26,151,341 |
| Program expenses | $25,027,481 |
| Fundraising expenses | $737,448 |
| Administrative expenses | $386,412 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $926,478 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $28,034,343 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $39,357,553 |
| Total Liabilities | $226,540 |
| Total Assets | $39,584,093 |
Note: According to Second Harvest NC OH’s audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received in-kind contributions of $20,164,033 in food.
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Report completed by:
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