St Louis Area Foodbank
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
St Louis Area Foodbank meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
St. Louis Area Foodbank is building a stronger bi-state region by nourishing people, empowering communities, and transforming systems.
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, MO
Also Known As:
St Louis Area Food Bank, Inc
Food Distribution, Transitional Housing Monthly Food Allocation Program, The Repackaging Center Project, Food Industry & Food Drive Donations, Mobile Markets, Food Fairs, School Markets, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) Outreach, Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
For the year ended June 30, 2024, St Louis Area Foodbank's program expenses were:
| Programs | $89,511,733 |
| Total Program Expenses | $89,511,733 |
Chief Executive
Meredith Knopp, President and CEO
Compensation*
$249,911
Chair of the Board
Amanda Gioia
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Mastercard
Board Size
26
Paid Staff Size
87
* 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.)
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 St Louis Area Foodbank's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Consumable Product Donations/Receipts | $78,841,196 |
| Contributions | $13,487,609 |
| Government Grants | $5,140,795 |
| Investment Income | $3,041,211 |
| Program Fees | $535,993 |
| Other Revenue | $182,297 |
| Total Income | $101,229,101 |
Programs: 96% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 2%
| Total Income | $101,229,101 |
| Total expenses: | $93,259,842 |
| Program expenses | $89,511,733 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,582,587 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,165,522 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $7,969,259 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $39,844,904 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $47,814,163 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,470,176 |
| Total Assets | $50,284,339 |
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