Connecticut Foodshare Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
93% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Connecticut Foodshare Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wallingford, Connecticut, registered in 1982, with $128,745,294 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
2 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT, 06492 EIN 06-1063025 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$128.7M
▲ 7.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$131.7M
Net assets
$52.2M
Employees
144
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $3 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Connecticut Foodshare Inc: 93% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -2% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Connecticut Foodshare Inc: 5 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Connecticut Foodshare Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Connecticut Foodshare Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of connecticut foodshare is to deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters.
What they do
Outreach - in addition to distributing food to meet immediate needs, solving an issue as complex as hunger requires different parts of our community working together towards long-term solutions. connecticut foodshare raises awareness about hunger to mobilize community action and conducts outreach with partner organizations to increase the number of eligible people who participate in federal nutrition programs.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2 Research Pkwy, Wallingford, CT, 06492
- City
- Wallingford
- State
- Connecticut
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.5M (FY2013) to $128.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.1MNet assets $52.2M
Operating margin
-2.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$55.2M
Total liabilities
$3.1M
Net assets
$52.2M
Salaries & benefits
$13.5M
10% of expenses
Board members
19
19 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,745,294▲7.1% | $131,683,281▲7.2% | $52,174,159▼0.8% | $55,228,713▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $120,231,966▲20.3% | $122,870,455▲11.2% | $52,600,634▼0.3% | $56,442,935▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $99,948,243▲1.1% | $110,453,088▲12.4% | $52,738,075▼15.0% | $55,781,082▼13.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $98,816,890▲25.7% | $98,283,077▲48.1% | $62,058,232▲43.9% | $64,587,641▲42.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $78,588,911▲20.4% | $66,354,924▲20.8% | $43,136,746▲39.6% | $45,203,793▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,265,382▲31.1% | $54,922,555▲13.1% | $30,902,759▲46.4% | $38,266,630▲41.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $49,767,946▲10.1% | $48,555,948▲5.4% | $21,106,277▲5.8% | $27,096,183▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $45,197,663▼11.2% | $46,066,849▼5.7% | $19,949,030▼3.2% | $26,070,021▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,878,645▲20.1% | $48,839,774▲17.0% | $20,605,593▲13.6% | $27,117,966▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,365,666▼5.2% | $41,748,966▼0.2% | $18,130,877▲1.3% | $25,441,748▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $44,693,893▲10.4% | $41,850,126▲4.8% | $17,899,820▲17.9% | $20,667,424▲23.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,499,296 | $39,948,723▲10.2% | $15,179,041▲4.9% | $16,785,558▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,264,643▲15.8% | $14,468,575▲13.1% | $15,302,039▲15.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,316,254▼2.5% | $12,788,741▲10.4% | $13,276,674▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,104,527▲17.7% | $11,587,388▲15.1% | $12,094,733▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,284,005 | $10,068,050 | $10,453,555 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jason Jakubowski — $334,579 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Jakubowski | President and Ceo | 40 | $334,579 |
| Jeff Bartholomay | Cfo | 40 | $197,434 |
| Martino A Rovero | Chief Operations Officer | 40 | $179,884 |
| Chris O'rourke | Chief Network & Program Officer | 40 | $170,207 |
| Beverly Catchpole | Chief Giving Officer | 40 | $167,112 |
| Tyler Kleykamp | Chief Data & Impact Officer | 40 | $166,889 |
| Johanna Fitzgerald | Chief People Officer | 40 | $148,840 |
| Alfred D Watts | Vice-chair | 0.5 | — |
| Arlene Putterman | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Beth Henry | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Diana Zhang | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Heather Smith-jaser | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Jamie Mcdonald | Director Until 10/2024 | 0.5 | — |
| Jared Bruzas | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Jennifer Barr | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joseph R Gianni | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Katie Hunlock | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Kayla Reasco | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Maria Parades | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Max Barry | Director Until 09/2024 | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Food Services | $4,240,555 |
| Marc | Food Services | $1,834,703 |
| Rkd Group | Professional Fundraising | $1,128,918 |
| Broccoli Associates Inc | Food Services | $909,509 |
| Freightliner of Hartford Inc | Transportation Services | $470,210 |
Grants received · $274.9M total
225 grants to Connecticut Foodshare Inc totaling $274.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $38,716,819 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Food & nutrition | 2024 | $321,300 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $209,049 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $125,550 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For general support | 2024 | $61,250 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $35,600 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $33,504 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $32,600 |
| Greater Horizons | Human services | 2024 | $26,650 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $19,700 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $16,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $12,586 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $9,678 |
| The Rhode Island Community Foundation | Bhn - basic human needs (primary) | 2024 | $7,000 |
Grants made · $99.9M in FY2024
18 grants totaling $99.9M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Connecticut Foodshare Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Non-cash Grants - 631 Agencies - Detail Available Upon Request | To support implementation of client choice and increase access to nutritious food | $99,743,894 |
| The Open Hearth Association | 2025 community impact grant | $14,700 |
| Seymour Oxford Food Bank Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $14,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Fairfield | 2025 community impact grant | $14,000 |
| The Salvation Army | 2025 community impact grant | $13,700 |
| Horace Bushnell Childrens Food Pantry | 2025 community impact grant | $10,500 |
| Friendly Hands Food Bank Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $10,000 |
| Covenant Soup Kitchen Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $10,000 |
| Iglesia Fuente De Salvacion Misionera Inc M I | 2025 community impact grant | $9,300 |
| St Vincent De Paul Place Norwich Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $8,000 |
| The Salvation Army | 2025 community impact grant | $7,400 |
| Sterling House Community Center Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $7,200 |
| Chrysalis Center Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $7,000 |
| Interfaith Human Services of Putnam Inc | 2025 community impact grant | $6,200 |
| Shiloh Baptist Church | 2025 community impact grant | $6,100 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Connecticut Foodshare Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Connecticut Foodshare Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 06-1063025, based in Wallingford, Connecticut. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Connecticut Foodshare Inc's EIN?
- Connecticut Foodshare Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 06-1063025.
- How much revenue does Connecticut Foodshare Inc report?
- Connecticut Foodshare Inc reported $128,745,294 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Connecticut Foodshare Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Connecticut Foodshare Inc spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Connecticut Foodshare Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Connecticut Foodshare Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Connecticut Foodshare Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Connecticut Foodshare Inc's latest Form 990 is $334,579, paid to Jason Jakubowski (President and Ceo).
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Data for Connecticut Foodshare Inc (EIN 06-1063025) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.