Food Outreach Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Food Outreach Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Louis, Missouri, registered in 1989, with $3,010,027 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3117 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO, 63103 EIN 43-1492878 Since 1989
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.0M
▲ 4.5% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.0M
Net assets
$5.5M
Employees
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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 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Food Outreach Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 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 Food Outreach Inc: 22 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Food Outreach Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Outreach Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3117 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO, 63103
- City
- Saint Louis
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $3.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $119KNet assets $5.5M
Operating margin
1.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.7M
Total liabilities
$119K
Net assets
$5.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,010,027▲4.5% | $2,972,659▲0.4% | $5,544,510▲4.8% | $5,663,960▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,880,707▼5.2% | $2,960,638▲6.2% | $5,292,690▲5.5% | $5,450,488▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,037,629▲3.9% | $2,787,717▲22.9% | $5,015,663▼14.5% | $5,142,731▼14.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $2,923,144▼6.1% | $2,268,387▲17.2% | $5,864,328▲20.0% | $5,983,586▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,112,099▲48.3% | $1,936,278▲4.9% | $4,886,116▲28.8% | $5,075,147▲32.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,097,897▼2.2% | $1,845,379▲6.0% | $3,792,292▲16.2% | $3,844,621▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,145,061▲21.7% | $1,740,462▲2.6% | $3,262,803▲3.0% | $3,322,353▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,762,803▲2.8% | $1,696,022▲4.3% | $3,167,799▲10.5% | $3,223,070▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,714,460▼1.9% | $1,625,797▼4.2% | $2,867,940▲6.2% | $2,930,480▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,747,976▲17.1% | $1,696,491▲3.1% | $2,700,910▼1.6% | $2,776,042▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,492,723▲11.9% | $1,645,972▲1.0% | $2,745,348▼0.3% | $2,799,274▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,333,942 | $1,629,100▲8.8% | $2,754,448▼5.8% | $2,832,485▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,497,047 | $2,923,908▲6.7% | $2,972,195▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,497,303▼0.3% | $2,741,363▼3.7% | $2,777,863▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,502,397 | $2,845,738 | $2,874,398 | 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.
Grants received · $1.8M total
61 grants to Food Outreach Inc totaling $1.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $77,024 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support, general support in honor of amy hoch hogenson | 2024 | $54,500 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Patient support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | To provide comprehensive, free nutrition services to individuals of all ages who are battling a chronic illness while experiencing food and economic insecurity. | 2024 | $50,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $25,788 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $84,281 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | To provide nutritional support and enhance the quality of life of men, women, and children living with hiv or cancer. | 2023 | $50,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $39,626 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $20,642 |
| Washington University | Sponsorship | 2023 | $9,000 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Human servies | 2022 | $120,500 |
| The Foundation For Barnes-jewish Hospital | To provide nutritional support and enhance the quality of life of men, women, and children living with hiv or cancer. we are the only organization providing these services in our region | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $40,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $38,659 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Food Outreach Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Food Outreach Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1492878, based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Food Outreach Inc's EIN?
- Food Outreach Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1492878.
- How much revenue does Food Outreach Inc report?
- Food Outreach Inc reported $3,010,027 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Food Outreach Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Food Outreach Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Food Outreach Inc (EIN 43-1492878) 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.