Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Raleigh, North Carolina, registered in 1981, with $247,244,979 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$247.2M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$249.4M
Net assets
$97.9M
Employees
225
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 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc: 5 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Established in 1980, the food bank of central & eastern north carolina is among the largest anti-hunger organizations in the united states. we work every day to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in our communities. the food bank and our branch locations serve as the central hub of a network of 700+ partner programs throughout our 34-county region (through distribution centers in durham, greenville, new bern, raleigh, the sandhills (southern pines) and wilmington) including no-cost food markets, pantries, meal sites, and a host of initiatives serving children, adults, and seniors. together, we're working to overcome hunger and create an environment where everyone in north carolina can thrive.
The food bank of central & eastern north carolina's retail donation program rescued and distributed more food than ever before, ensuring less food in our landfills and more meals for families in need. through this program, our partner agencies picked up approximately 24 million pounds of food from local retail stores, a record for the organization.
Through our year-round operation of the federal nutrition program for seniors, the commodities supplemental food program, we provided over 8,750 boxes of food a month in all of our 34 counties.
The food bank not only feeds those who are hungry; we also work to benefit community health by working to address hunger at its root causes thru a focus on nutrition, education, and outreach. our workforce development program provides education and employment sponsorship for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or justice involved.
Revenue grew from $102.3M (FY2013) to $247.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$106.4M
Total liabilities
$8.5M
Net assets
$97.9M
Salaries & benefits
$17.0M
7% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $247,244,979▲5.7% | $249,412,020▲4.5% | $97,906,363▼0.3% | $106,385,358▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $233,952,448▲0.7% | $238,575,144▲7.6% | $98,241,836▼2.7% | $103,162,876▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $232,338,914▲7.5% | $221,747,267▲6.4% | $100,982,972▲13.9% | $104,815,207▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $216,066,903▼30.5% | $208,404,478▼22.2% | $88,679,951▲6.4% | $91,235,516▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $310,712,985▲83.4% | $267,812,805▲72.9% | $83,361,021▲106% | $85,769,638▲78.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $169,408,393▲1.3% | $154,864,809▼4.0% | $40,460,841▲56.1% | $48,195,891▲63.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $167,253,908▲34.1% | $161,389,329▲28.5% | $25,917,257▲29.2% | $29,477,138▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $124,753,142▼6.1% | $125,576,320▼4.0% | $20,052,678▼3.9% | $23,573,371▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $132,927,098▲8.3% | $130,823,128▲13.0% | $20,875,856▲11.8% | $24,313,130▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $122,711,442▲10.3% | $115,722,188▲7.0% | $18,667,376▲59.3% | $20,362,146▲62.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $111,211,059▲8.7% | $108,181,997▲6.7% | $11,717,018▲38.5% | $12,567,767▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $102,342,236 | $101,367,639▲2.1% | $8,460,218▲13.9% | $9,168,241▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $99,319,080▲13.9% | $7,430,329▲1.8% | $8,032,148▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $87,196,639▲7.9% | $7,298,343▼2.7% | $7,823,759▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $80,835,876 | $7,500,364 | $7,924,776 | 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.
Highest-paid: Ashley Mccumber — $300,640 (0.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Mccumber | Former Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $300,640 |
| Mickey Holt | Interim Co-ceo (7/15/24-1/26/25) | 40 | $268,238 |
| Charles Hale | Interim Co-ceo (to 1/26/25) & Coo | 40 | $220,409 |
| Jerry Naylor | Former Chief People Officer | 40 | $200,798 |
| Melissa Hartzell | Cdo (7/1/24 - 3/19/25) | 40 | $180,261 |
| Susan Allison | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $164,762 |
| Mariah Murrell | Chief Community Impact Officer | 40 | $155,760 |
| Robert Adams | Vp of Community Health & Engagement (7/1/24-6/10/2 | 40 | $144,044 |
| Jason Kanawati Stephany | Vp of Communication & Public Policy | 40 | $140,231 |
| Carter Crain | Vp of Food Procurement | 40 | $132,046 |
| David Peck | Director of Information Technology | 40 | $130,618 |
| Peter Sloan | Director of Food Safety & Warehouse Compliance (7/ | 40 | $114,264 |
| Amy Beros | President & Ceo (1/27/25-6/30/25) | 40 | — |
| Anne Lloyd | Chair | 1 | — |
| Charles Inman | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Christine Mazzone | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Wozencroft | Director | 1 | — |
| David Kochman | Director | 1 | — |
| David L Garris | Chair Elect | 1 | — |
| Drew Duncan | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wm Jordan Company Inc | Construction | $3,379,917 |
| Rkd Group | Fundraising Services | $1,872,411 |
| Empower Retirement Services | Financial | $1,569,125 |
| Landstar Inway Inc | Transportation Services | $997,150 |
| O'connor Co of Nc Inc | Construction | $476,397 |
324 grants to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc totaling $925.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $71,998,863 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Food relief | 2024 | $1,207,785 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $937,962 |
| Humane World For Animals Inc | Provide pet food to pet owners in need through pets for life program | 2024 | $207,395 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $198,419 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $126,017 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General | 2024 | $80,438 |
| Second Harvest of South Georgia Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $74,860 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $70,150 |
| American Gift Fund | Operations | 2024 | $68,500 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $39,572 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $39,109 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Food supply | 2024 | $38,414 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $31,138 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 8 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $27,000 |
784 grants totaling $190.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good News Buenas Nuevas | Fight hunger | $3,378,668 |
| Three In One Family Center | Fight hunger | $2,394,154 |
| Recruiters For Christ Church | Fight hunger | $2,129,656 |
| Storehouse Food Pantry | Fight hunger | $2,096,985 |
| Grifton Mission Ministries Inc | Fight hunger | $2,074,201 |
| With Love From Jesus Ministries | Fight hunger | $2,069,305 |
| A Touch of the Fathers Love Inc | Fight hunger | $2,036,268 |
| Tarboro Community Outreach Inc | Fight hunger | $1,956,047 |
| First Fruit Ministries | Fight hunger | $1,934,357 |
| Word of Faith Ministries of Kenansville | Fight hunger | $1,921,837 |
| Mineral Springs Improvement Council Inc | Fight hunger | $1,832,694 |
| Community Helpers Service Center | Fight hunger | $1,732,026 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Fight hunger | $1,687,533 |
| Movimiento Pentecostal Y Misionero Perlas De Cristo | Fight hunger | $1,671,037 |
| North Carolina Poverty Coalition Inc | Fight hunger | $1,601,043 |
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Data for Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc (EIN 56-1283426) 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.