Freestore-foodbank Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Freestore-foodbank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Cincinnati, Ohio, registered in 2000, with $2,434,758 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45204 EIN 31-1670386 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.4M
▼ 68.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$32.3M
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.
C+
—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 Freestore-foodbank Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating283 mo reserves · +44% 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 Freestore-foodbank Foundation: 283 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a B+ 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 Freestore-foodbank Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Freestore-foodbank Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3401 Rosenthal Way, Cincinnati, OH, 45204
- City
- Cincinnati
- State
- Ohio
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $265K (FY2013) to $2.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19KNet assets $32.3M
Operating margin
43.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$32.3M
Total liabilities
$19K
Net assets
$32.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,434,758▼68.7% | $1,371,295▲2.0% | $32,283,550▲10.5% | $32,302,795▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $7,785,967▲208% | $1,343,934▲10.2% | $29,202,745▲39.9% | $29,220,560▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,527,549▲445% | $1,219,287▲0.4% | $20,881,342▲14.1% | $20,895,655▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $464,117▼94.0% | $1,214,076▲18.5% | $18,304,844▼17.4% | $18,317,578▼17.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,697,615▲310% | $1,024,686▼0.6% | $22,147,598▲67.9% | $22,166,438▲67.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,878,423▲18.9% | $1,030,600▲70.1% | $13,190,909▲6.6% | $13,198,971▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,579,313▲9.6% | $605,860▲7.0% | $12,373,524▲8.5% | $12,373,524▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,441,081▲183% | $566,121▲25.0% | $11,403,268▲7.7% | $11,403,268▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $509,448▼55.4% | $452,717▲13.7% | $10,592,529▲13.1% | $10,592,529▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,143,155▼54.0% | $398,167▲22.6% | $9,361,622▲6.3% | $9,361,622▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,484,663▲837% | $324,868▲13.0% | $8,810,562▲31.3% | $8,810,562▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $265,272 | $287,620▲13.9% | $6,710,522▲11.9% | $6,710,522▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $252,528▲11.7% | $5,994,283▲15.5% | $5,994,283▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $226,102▼41.4% | $5,189,597▲3.9% | $5,189,597▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $386,027▲543% | $4,995,439▲12.8% | $4,995,439▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $60,027 | $4,427,629 | $4,427,629 | 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 · $14.4M total
20 grants to Freestore-foodbank Foundation totaling $14.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | General fund | 2024 | $7,160 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $47,564 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Freestore-foodbank Inc | General support | 2022 | $1,630,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $109,750 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2021 | $106,950 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Greatest need | 2021 | $14,800 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Human services | 2021 | $12,000 |
| Freestore-foodbank Inc | Build capacity to distribute food | 2020 | $6,000,000 |
| Freestore-foodbank Inc | Build capacity to distribute food | 2020 | $6,000,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $107,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2020 | $107,450 |
| Johnson Charitable Gift Fund | Greatest need | 2020 | $11,250 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Human services | 2020 | $11,150 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2019 | $53,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Freestore-foodbank Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Freestore-foodbank Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 31-1670386, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Freestore-foodbank Foundation's EIN?
- Freestore-foodbank Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-1670386.
- How much revenue does Freestore-foodbank Foundation report?
- Freestore-foodbank Foundation reported $2,434,758 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Freestore-foodbank Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Freestore-foodbank Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Freestore-foodbank Foundation (EIN 31-1670386) 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.