Food Lifeline
97% goes to programs $2 to raise $100
Food Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1980, with $150,488,579 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA, 98108 EIN 91-1090450 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2023)
$150.5M
▼ 4.4% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$156.8M
Net assets
$18.4M
Employees
138
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $2 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 Food Lifeline: 97% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -4% 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 Food Lifeline: 1 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a C+ 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 Food Lifeline: 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 Food Lifeline: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Founded in 1979, food lifeline's mission is to feed people experiencing hunger today while working to end hunger tomorrow. food lifeline is committed to increasing access to healthy food, building a movement to end hunger, strengthen the public safety net, and improving client household stability.
Contact & location
- Address
- 815 S 96th St, Seattle, WA, 98108
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $79.9M (FY2013) to $150.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13.5MNet assets $18.4M
Operating margin
-4.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32.0M
Total liabilities
$13.5M
Net assets
$18.4M
Salaries & benefits
$11.4M
7% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $150,488,579▼4.4% | $156,836,739▼1.1% | $18,436,249▼11.0% | $31,971,447▼10.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $157,481,704▲21.7% | $158,605,263▲18.8% | $20,705,128▲92.4% | $35,730,581▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $129,427,157▼16.0% | $133,474,337▼6.7% | $10,758,769▼53.5% | $33,157,057▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $154,037,711▲4.2% | $143,079,687▲8.0% | $23,123,497▼29.1% | $44,381,022▼22.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $147,819,082▲31.1% | $132,524,743▲19.8% | $32,623,598▲88.2% | $56,881,557▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $112,787,748▲14.9% | $110,621,319▲10.3% | $17,338,401▲14.7% | $38,269,747▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $98,119,943▲18.1% | $100,333,496▲17.7% | $15,117,835▼12.7% | $38,175,742▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $83,053,282▲6.0% | $85,213,833▲4.4% | $17,321,221▼10.9% | $43,607,843▲43.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $78,387,068▲2.0% | $81,617,449▲10.9% | $19,436,921▼14.4% | $30,454,240▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $76,881,166▼3.8% | $73,599,624▲4.5% | $22,693,430▲16.9% | $23,392,968▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $79,877,001 | $70,450,336▲9.3% | $19,412,529▲99.3% | $19,882,035▲95.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,456,721▲23.2% | $9,740,833▲38.2% | $10,172,805▲35.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $52,334,676 | $7,049,624 | $7,530,875 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Linda Nageotte — $215,794 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Nageotte | President & Ceo Until April 2024 | 40 | $215,794 |
| Geoffrey Scott | Cdo | 40 | $197,211 |
| Megan Bergman | Cao | 40 | $191,754 |
| Hisham Hamdy | Coo | 40 | $173,654 |
| Samantha Franklin | Cfo | 40 | $157,561 |
| Tiffani Kaech | Cpo | 40 | $153,920 |
| Amythst Eve Shipman | Director of Business Operations | 40 | $125,659 |
| Nikole Krause-thompson | Director of People & Culture | 40 | $123,093 |
| Lisa Galvin | Director of Programs Strategy | 40 | $116,946 |
| Aaron Czyzewski | Director of Advocacy & Public Policy | 40 | $114,438 |
| Shannon Grady Martsolf | Director of Marketing and Communications | 40 | $110,103 |
| Angela Troy | Member | 1 | — |
| Ben Chao | Member | 1 | — |
| Benjamin Hill | Chair | 5 | — |
| Brett Manning | Member | 1 | — |
| Cara Figgins | Chair-elect | 5 | — |
| Cara Peterman | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Corey Limbaugh | Member | 1 | — |
| Derek Chaves | Member | 1 | — |
| Etienne Patout | Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2020)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Angela Merola Conta Consulting | Consultant | $100,330 |
Grants received · $677.6M total
513 grants to Food Lifeline totaling $677.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $73,561,960 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $779,633 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $407,025 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $191,796 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $125,000 |
| Credit Unions In the State of Washington | Match grant from fhlb | 2024 | $90,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | General | 2024 | $81,069 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $65,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $28,900 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $22,253 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $22,025 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $20,000 |
Grants made · $111.8M in FY2023
329 grants totaling $111.8M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Food Lifeline →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Praise A Lujah Discipleship | Food | $3,961,073 |
| Thurston County Food Bank | Food | $3,380,445 |
| Ntemc | Food | $3,099,191 |
| Blaine Food Bank Association | Food | $2,993,796 |
| Marysville Community Food Bank | Food | $2,255,015 |
| Alternatives To Hunger | Food | $1,916,369 |
| Helping Hands Food Bank of Sedro Woolley | Food | $1,903,968 |
| Parkway Community Services | Food | $1,793,940 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Food | $1,729,012 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Food | $1,697,846 |
| Tukwila Pantry | Food | $1,695,490 |
| Volunteers of America Inc | Food | $1,585,877 |
| Puyallup Food Bank | Food | $1,552,791 |
| University District Service League | Food | $1,464,880 |
| Federal Way Community Caregiving Network | Food | $1,415,789 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Food Lifeline a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Food Lifeline is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-1090450, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Food Lifeline's EIN?
- Food Lifeline's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-1090450.
- How much revenue does Food Lifeline report?
- Food Lifeline reported $150,488,579 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Food Lifeline's spending goes to programs?
- Food Lifeline spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Food Lifeline have?
- CharityIndex grades Food Lifeline B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Food Lifeline's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Food Lifeline's latest Form 990 is $215,794, paid to Linda Nageotte (President & Ceo Until April 2024).
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Data for Food Lifeline (EIN 91-1090450) 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.