Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lansing, Michigan, registered in 1984, with $132,763,489 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
330 Marshall St Ste 102, Lansing, MI, 48912 EIN 38-2515765 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$132.8M
▼ 24.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$132.7M
Net assets
$1.8M
Employees
21
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 rating99% to programs · $0 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 Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc: 0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc: 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 Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Alleviate and prevent hunger amongst michigan residents.
What they do
Processing - program that is dedicated to harvesting, cleaning, packaging, and distributing surplus agricultural commodities.
Transportation - program used to transport food to/from sources both within and outside the state of michigan. funded by grants from the state of michigan department of social services and private donations.
Milk - program dedicated to distributing milk to member food banks expenses $ 1,883,749. including grants of $ 1,853,598. revenue $ 0. food assistance to outreach - assists the food bank network to create customized food assistance outreach plans. the plans include population assessment, client eligibility, staffing requirements, goal development for completing food assistance program applications, volunteer recruiting, training, supply, equipment, and communication needs. expenses $ 784,929. including grants of $ 197,572. revenue $ 0. local food purchase assistance cooperative agreement program - program to purchase foods produced within the state or within 400 miles of the delivery destination to help support local, regional and underserved producers. expenses $ 3,628,554. including grants of $ 3,218,404. revenue $ 0. reach and resiliency - program to provided additional fund that are to be used in the same manner and for the same allowable costs as the emergency food assistance program. expenses $ 676,288. including grants of $ 507,528. revenue $ 0. food security council hunger study - to gather and analyze data related to the level of food insecurity in michigan. expenses $ 539,994. including grants of $ 0. revenue $ 0. other programs. expenses $ 1,862,063. including grants of $ 366,996. revenue $ 453,032. food bank council of michigan's (fbcm) reported revenue of $ 132,763,488 includes the estimated value of non-cash food donations of $ 108,693,693. fbcm distributes their food to member food banks. total reported expenses of $ 132,700,315 includes the estimated value of non-cash food distribution of $ 108,693,693. not including the estimated non-cash value of food donated and distributed, fbcm had revenue of $ 24,069,795 and expenses of $ 24,006,622. the distribution of the donated food takes place through member food banks and their network of food pantries, meal programs, group homes, and mobile distribution sites. additionally, fresh produce, dairy, and frozen produce are distributed to member food banks.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $25.3M (FY2013) to $132.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.2MNet assets $1.8M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.9M
Total liabilities
$4.2M
Net assets
$1.8M
Salaries & benefits
$2.2M
2% of expenses
Board members
9
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,763,489▼24.5% | $132,700,315▼24.5% | $1,753,576▲3.7% | $5,907,248▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $175,789,562▲66.6% | $175,655,382▲66.5% | $1,690,402▲8.6% | $6,714,437▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $105,541,290▲6.6% | $105,492,531▲6.5% | $1,556,222▲3.2% | $5,761,684▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $99,053,292▼40.3% | $99,059,418▼40.2% | $1,507,463▼0.4% | $4,664,587▼32.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $165,817,709▲32.7% | $165,749,389▲32.7% | $1,513,589▲4.7% | $6,936,316▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $124,917,911▲59.2% | $124,907,649▲59.2% | $1,445,269▲0.7% | $6,125,735▲149% | 990 |
| 2018 | $78,473,047▲148% | $78,443,987▲148% | $1,435,007▲2.1% | $2,463,920▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $31,626,419▼9.3% | $31,592,881▼9.3% | $1,405,947▲2.4% | $2,671,978▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $34,866,310▼17.7% | $34,846,340▼17.7% | $1,372,409▲1.5% | $2,561,329▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $42,370,263▲49.1% | $42,339,114▲49.2% | $1,352,439▲2.4% | $2,500,320▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,424,172▲12.5% | $28,370,633▲12.7% | $1,321,290▲4.2% | $2,223,112▲48.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $25,258,910 | $25,174,130▼2.4% | $1,267,751▲7.2% | $1,499,038▼37.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,801,373▲42.4% | $1,182,971▼22.2% | $2,394,390▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,115,069▼14.5% | $1,520,680▼8.0% | $2,536,918▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,198,915▼9.5% | $1,652,427▲32.5% | $2,323,377▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $23,418,930 | $1,247,446 | $1,984,777 | 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: Dr Phillip Knight — $268,786 (0.20% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Phillip Knight | Executive Director | 40 | $268,786 |
| Dawn Opal | Chief Innovation Officer | 40 | $171,082 |
| Marsha Keefer | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $145,571 |
| Chad Schafer | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $45,868 |
| Adrian Lewis | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Dominick Pallone | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Eileen Spring | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Gerry Brisson Ended | Past Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Kara Ross | Chairman | 0.5 | — |
| Kenneth Estelle | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Michelle Lantz | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Paula Cunningham | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Peter Vogel | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Scott Piggott | Vice Chairman | 0.5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Aligned Project Management | Proj Mgmt Consulting | $174,500 |
Grants received · $16.5M total
41 grants to Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc totaling $16.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $433,670 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Food security | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2023 | $151,485 |
| Share Our Strength | Health strategies | 2023 | $70,000 |
| Michigan Health and Hospital Association | General support | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $9,565 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $1,047,055 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $1,047,055 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Refining a sustainable model for fresh food pharmacies | 2022 | $499,347 |
| Michigan Health and Hospital Association | General support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $8,407 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2021 | $2,195,518 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $24,770 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2020 | $1,116,328 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | A sustainable food pharmacy model for michigan's fqhc's | 2020 | $476,934 |
Grants made · $127.8M in FY2024
9 grants totaling $127.8M in FY2024. All grants made by Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan | Food access for insecure mi residents | $36,380,607 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Inc | Food access for insecure mi residents | $29,033,380 |
| Forgotten Harvest Inc | Food access for insecure mi residents | $23,540,204 |
| Feeding America West Michigan | Food access for insecure mi residents | $18,672,899 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Food access for insecure mi residents | $8,912,615 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank | Food access for insecure mi residents | $8,101,055 |
| Food Gatherers | Food access for insecure mi residents | $2,160,736 |
| Upcap Services Inc | Food access for insecure mi residents | $592,628 |
| Copper Shores Community Health Foundation | Food access for insecure mi residents | $402,309 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2515765, based in Lansing, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc's EIN?
- Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2515765.
- How much revenue does Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc report?
- Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc reported $132,763,489 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc's latest Form 990 is $268,786, paid to Dr Phillip Knight (Executive Director).
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Data for Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc (EIN 38-2515765) 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.