Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc
96% goes to programs $3 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1981, with $92,905,783 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
1700 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53205 EIN 39-1384593 Since 1981
Revenue (FY2024)
$92.9M
▲ 2.8% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$93.6M
Net assets
$22.7M
Employees
112
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 rating96% 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 Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc: 96% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -1% 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 Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc: 3 mo reserves · -1% 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 Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To solve hunger.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1700 W Fond Du Lac Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53205
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55.3M (FY2013) to $92.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $22.7M
Operating margin
-0.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$24.3M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$22.7M
Salaries & benefits
$7.0M
7% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,905,783▲2.8% | $93,597,947▲1.4% | $22,691,611▲1.2% | $24,320,505▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $90,369,737▲14.0% | $92,330,006▲18.1% | $22,423,239▼5.2% | $23,969,580▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $79,239,209▲8.0% | $78,179,632▲4.8% | $23,645,972▲6.6% | $26,050,286▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,386,617▼34.2% | $74,617,489▼28.7% | $22,186,867▼9.6% | $23,955,909▼6.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $111,456,106▲87.3% | $104,604,344▲80.5% | $24,551,411▲46.3% | $25,492,368▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,509,753▲13.9% | $57,947,525▲12.1% | $16,784,214▲10.9% | $20,333,374▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $52,234,366▼11.7% | $51,687,370▼16.9% | $15,132,212▲3.3% | $17,863,251▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $59,166,649▼5.5% | $62,221,118▲4.5% | $14,647,803▼18.2% | $17,671,249▼16.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,580,475▲7.9% | $59,528,874▲5.0% | $17,905,752▲19.4% | $21,055,741▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $58,008,107▲1.0% | $56,691,449▲2.1% | $14,998,634▲3.6% | $18,391,086▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $57,461,020▲3.9% | $55,511,905▲1.3% | $14,471,349▲10.0% | $16,502,801▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,315,082 | $54,784,946▲11.3% | $13,161,684▲1.1% | $13,784,930▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $49,227,303▲6.1% | $13,014,559▼2.0% | $13,574,700▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,397,588▲17.7% | $13,283,345▼7.2% | $14,004,240▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,426,512▲22.2% | $14,309,249▲1.4% | $14,934,467▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $32,277,022 | $14,112,530 | $14,850,552 | 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: Patricia Habeck — $277,690 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Habeck | President/ceo | 40 | $277,690 |
| Lue Hang | Cfo | 40 | $164,791 |
| Liz Wollenberg | Chief Systems and Strategy Officer | 40 | $139,827 |
| Steven Lange | Chief People and Operations Officer | 40 | $139,575 |
| Aaron Rice | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $112,251 |
| Adam Landsverk | Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew A Jones | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Anil Tiwari | Director | 2 | — |
| Arvind Gopalratnam | Director | 2 | — |
| Barclay Ferguson | Chair/director | 2 | — |
| Cinda Stricklen | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr David Nelson | Director | 2 | — |
| Eric Hall | Director | 2 | — |
| Jason Abraham | Director | 2 | — |
| Jennifer La Crosse | Audit Committee Liaison/director | 2 | — |
| Mark Behrens | Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Marx | Director | 2 | — |
| Michelle L Graham | Director | 2 | — |
| Mike Sprang | Director | 2 | — |
| Paola Quiroz | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Truesense | Direct Mail/marketing Firm | $671,642 |
| Managepoint | It Services | $332,975 |
| Feeding Wisconsin Inc | Membership | $200,793 |
| Left Hand Agency LLC | Advertising | $193,386 |
Grants received · $440.5M total
183 grants to Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc totaling $440.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $1.0M in FY2024
38 grants totaling $1.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feed My People Inc | Food | $280,391 |
| Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa | Food | $115,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | Food | $109,087 |
| Northeast Wisconsin Hmong Professionals Incorporated | Food | $92,863 |
| Shawano Area Food Pantry | Food | $62,332 |
| St Vincent De Paul Council of Neenah-menasha Inc | Food | $40,886 |
| Jameson Corp | Food | $36,400 |
| Neighbors Place Inc | Food | $24,939 |
| Oshkosh Area Community Pantry Inc | Food | $15,000 |
| Christ the Rock Community Church Inc | Food | $10,500 |
| Evangelical Lutheran Church In America | Food | $10,500 |
| Youth Go Inc | Food | $10,500 |
| Protestant Episcopal Church In the United States of America | Food | $10,500 |
| Cornerstone Church Fv Food Pantry | Food | $10,500 |
| Mshko'ode Farm | Food | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1384593, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc's EIN?
- Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1384593.
- How much revenue does Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc report?
- Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc reported $92,905,783 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc's latest Form 990 is $277,690, paid to Patricia Habeck (President/ceo).
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Data for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin Inc (EIN 39-1384593) 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.