Feed My Starving Children
83% goes to programs $8 to raise $100
Feed My Starving Children is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, registered in 1989, with $70,484,783 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 83% of spending to programs.
401 93rd Ave Nw, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433 EIN 41-1601449 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$70.5M
▲ 6.7% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$65.7M
Net assets
$24.6M
Employees
495
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating83% to programs · $8 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 Feed My Starving Children: 83% to programs · $8 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · +7% 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 Feed My Starving Children: 4 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A 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 Feed My Starving Children: 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 Feed My Starving Children: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Feeding god's starving children hungry in body and spirit.
What they do
Marketplace - see schedule othe organization also supports economies where it distributes meals by purchasing handmade crafts and reselling them in its marketplace, available at all packing sites, online, and most mobile packing events. the goals of marketplace are two-fold, first to promote self-sufficiency in the communities fmsc serves, which will in turn contribute to the goal of combating hunger, and second, to educate the organization's volunteers about the people they are helping feed and provide a tangible connection to those individuals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 401 93rd Ave Nw, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433
- City
- Coon Rapids
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $27.4M (FY2013) to $70.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $16.4MNet assets $24.6M
Operating margin
6.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.0M
Total liabilities
$16.4M
Net assets
$24.6M
Salaries & benefits
$19.7M
30% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $70,484,783▲6.7% | $65,733,066▼11.3% | $24,577,544▲24.5% | $40,971,071▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $66,074,761▲4.6% | $74,099,697▲5.9% | $19,734,475▼30.0% | $29,078,290▼24.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $63,177,502▲0.8% | $69,980,301▲24.7% | $28,183,225▼18.3% | $38,450,008▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,648,844▲24.1% | $56,099,737▲45.5% | $34,481,542▲24.9% | $39,897,595▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $50,476,786▲1.9% | $38,554,114▼20.3% | $27,605,194▲68.1% | $36,157,133▲69.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,545,510▲10.4% | $48,384,958▲2.7% | $16,421,682▲26.7% | $21,379,361▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $44,858,052▲6.8% | $47,121,390▲18.3% | $12,958,061▼12.6% | $21,144,897▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $41,985,008▲9.0% | $39,826,949▲12.0% | $14,830,260▲28.5% | $21,272,907▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,508,937▲9.0% | $35,570,757▲1.4% | $11,544,802▲30.9% | $17,992,535▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,337,933▲12.4% | $35,069,891▲12.8% | $8,822,776▲7.7% | $14,987,861▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,451,255▲14.7% | $31,092,050▲20.8% | $8,191,447▲12.5% | $12,462,980▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $27,408,895 | $25,747,486▲17.1% | $7,279,218▲37.2% | $10,436,713▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,988,300▲22.1% | $5,304,713▲11.3% | $8,036,768▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,004,269▲50.5% | $4,764,848▼2.2% | $6,626,464▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $11,965,633 | $4,871,600 | $6,119,714 | 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: Mark Crea — $329,137 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Crea | Ceo Thru Jan 25/ceo Emeritus | 40 | $329,137 |
| Lisa Stender | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $199,804 |
| Andy Carr | Vp of Develop & Mktg Thru Jan 25 | 40 | $197,016 |
| Jeanie Picardi | Vp of Human Resources | 40 | $175,399 |
| Dan Stennes-rogness | Vp of Finance/cfo | 40 | $172,508 |
| Jignore Obrand | Vp of Intl Programs | 40 | $146,177 |
| Joan Bochenski | Vp of Site Manufacturing | 40 | $127,067 |
| Justin Quintana | Vp of Mobilepack Programs | 40 | $113,815 |
| Robert Hall | Vp of Supply Chain From June 24 | 40 | $105,658 |
| Joel Howells | Vp of Supply Chain Thru May 24 | 40 | $66,775 |
| Barb Shimshock | Vp of Development From Feb 25 | 40 | — |
| Bill Journey | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Brad Adams | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Bruce Gorter | Board Chair | 5 | — |
| Clynt Reddy | Board Secretary | 5 | — |
| Dean Nadasdy | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Delia Haddad | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Greg Hilding | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Jackie Wyatt | Board Treasurer | 5 | — |
| James Bascharon | Board Member | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mcclary Innovations | Food Packaging | $647,594 |
| Moore A Series LLC | Marketing | $410,218 |
| Mz Packaging | Food Packaging | $149,035 |
Grants received · $59.3M total
337 grants to Feed My Starving Children totaling $59.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,332,508 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Food supply | 2024 | $798,687 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $471,065 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $237,320 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $159,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $132,095 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $125,438 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $90,080 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, human services | 2024 | $89,664 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $88,156 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $65,212 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $62,129 |
| Greater Horizons | International & foreign affairs | 2024 | $52,340 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $48,978 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $47,950 |
Grants made · $220K in FY2017
6 grants totaling $220K in FY2017. All grants made by Feed My Starving Children →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope | Aid | $111,567 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Aid | $31,345 |
| Orphans International Helpline | Aid | $21,251 |
| Buckner International | Aid | $18,595 |
| Childrens Cup | Aid | $18,595 |
| Reach Now International Inc | Aid | $18,595 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Feed My Starving Children a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Feed My Starving Children is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1601449, based in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Feed My Starving Children's EIN?
- Feed My Starving Children's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1601449.
- How much revenue does Feed My Starving Children report?
- Feed My Starving Children reported $70,484,783 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Feed My Starving Children's spending goes to programs?
- Feed My Starving Children spends about 83% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Feed My Starving Children have?
- CharityIndex grades Feed My Starving Children A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Feed My Starving Children's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Feed My Starving Children's latest Form 990 is $329,137, paid to Mark Crea (Ceo Thru Jan 25/ceo Emeritus).
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Data for Feed My Starving Children (EIN 41-1601449) 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.