Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan
93% goes to programs $5 to raise $100
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1977, with $116,054,724 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
2131 Beaufait St, Detroit, MI, 48207 EIN 38-2156255 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2023)
$116.1M
▲ 22.8% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$110.7M
Net assets
$51.1M
Employees
185
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $5 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 Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan: 93% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +5% 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 Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan: 6 mo reserves · +5% margin earns a A 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 Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan: 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 Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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What they do
The summer food service program (sfsp) is a federally funded initiative administered by the u.s. department of agriculture (usda) and implemented in michigan by the michigan department of education (mde). the program addresses the meal gap experienced by low-income students during the summer months when they lack access to school-provided nutritious meals. during the summer of 2024, gleaners, as an sfsp sponsor, served a total of 85,082 breakfasts and lunches across 41 sites, comprising 27 stationary sites and 14 mobile sites.the child and adult care food program (cacfp) is another usda funded program administered in michigan by the mde. this program provides suppers to low-income children at schools and organizations providing after-school enrichment programming for youth throughout the school year. during the 2023-2024 school year, gleaners sponsored 16 sites and served 54,832 suppers to children in need.
Cooking matters (cm) and food smarts (fs) are both national nutrition education programs that teach low-income families (both adults and children) how to prepare healthy meals economically and make healthier food choices. fs is unique in that it brings a trauma-informed and more reflection approach to the educational content. both are led by employee and volunteer chefs and nutritionists. in fy2024, nearly 1,300 people graduated from the program. cm and fs are both still offered virtually and in-person, however the majority of classes take place in-person.
Our volunteer program creates experiences for people to engage in hunger-relief work. from packing food for community mobile, school mobile, or senior food distributions to working the front lines directly serving consumers at our shared harvest pantry in howell or fresh market pantry mobiles distributions in southwest detroit, volunteers play a critical role in packing and distributing food to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. over 25,000 volunteer shifts were completed in fy2024 comprising over 54,000 service hours, representing the equivalent of 26 full-time workers.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2131 Beaufait St, Detroit, MI, 48207
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51.7M (FY2013) to $116.1M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.4MNet assets $51.1M
Operating margin
4.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$57.6M
Total liabilities
$6.4M
Net assets
$51.1M
Salaries & benefits
$11.6M
11% of expenses
Board members
26
25 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,054,724▲22.8% | $110,663,486▲21.6% | $51,146,545▲13.0% | $57,596,466▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $94,518,122▲4.0% | $91,036,753▲3.8% | $45,254,240▲5.5% | $52,560,459▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $90,903,332▼24.8% | $87,668,688▼17.0% | $42,880,048▲38.8% | $50,531,576▲40.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $120,810,438▲58.2% | $105,591,505▲41.4% | $30,891,807▲95.5% | $35,933,919▲111% | 990 |
| 2018 | $76,357,393▲5.0% | $74,686,818▲2.2% | $15,799,735▲10.9% | $17,067,397▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,719,426▼34.3% | $73,102,153▼33.6% | $14,251,977▼0.8% | $15,416,893▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $110,747,288▲42.7% | $110,132,479▲43.4% | $14,373,456▲4.5% | $15,628,091▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $77,584,399▲28.3% | $76,794,439▲27.6% | $13,758,721▲6.8% | $15,067,941▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $60,475,127▲17.0% | $60,181,820▲18.8% | $12,879,421▲0.4% | $14,023,994▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,686,406 | $50,640,136▼21.9% | $12,831,534▲9.5% | $14,312,832▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,836,373▲5.6% | $11,715,858▲11.7% | $13,616,641▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $61,391,049▼5.7% | $10,490,920▼38.0% | $12,283,855▼33.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $65,124,795▲1.5% | $16,920,506▲7.6% | $18,411,789▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $64,159,936 | $15,731,051 | $16,482,362 | 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: Gerald Brisson — $296,442 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald Brisson | President & Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $296,442 |
| Patrick Schulte | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $278,069 |
| Julie Beamer | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $237,705 |
| Jeff Ossowski | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $232,623 |
| Judith Mcneeley | Vp of Community Engagement | 40 | $211,697 |
| Sheryl Stoddard | Vp of Administration | 40 | $164,053 |
| Justin Gruber Sr Dir of | Data & Strategic Analytics | 40 | $156,877 |
| Cory Joyrich Dir of Maj Gifts | & Corp. Pships (through 08/2024) | 40 | $125,514 |
| Julie Bedford | Sr. Director of School Partnerships | 40 | $124,439 |
| Jeff Bandy | Controller | 40 | $115,064 |
| Justin Kimpson | Sr. Director of Fcc 2 | 40 | $114,088 |
| Beth Cafaro | Director | 1 | — |
| Bob Crawford | Director (started 08/2024) | 1 | — |
| Cassandra Harvey | Director | 1 | — |
| Damali Sahu | Board Chair | 2 | — |
| Donna England | Treasurer (through 08/2024) | 1 | — |
| Elgin Cooper | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Davis | Director | 1 | — |
| Evonne Xu | Director (through 08/2024) | 1 | — |
| George Rochette | Director (started 08/2024) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Moore A Series LLC | Printing and Mailing Services | $1,608,182 |
| Penske Truck Leasing Co | Truck Leasing and Repair | $571,399 |
| Martin Media Services LLC | Media Buys | $373,005 |
| City Shield Security Services | Security Services | $257,862 |
| Nuwave Technology Partners | It Services | $190,960 |
Grants received · $389.9M total
300 grants to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan totaling $389.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodbank Council of Michigan Inc | Food access for insecure mi residents | 2024 | $36,380,607 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $13,945,575 |
| Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan | Food, agriculture & nutrition | 2024 | $312,606 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $173,661 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $164,256 |
| United Jewish Foundation | To feed the hungry | 2024 | $28,710 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $18,135 |
| Credit Unions Chartered In the State of Michigan | Womens power breakfast & hartland school mobile food pantry | 2024 | $17,448 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $15,050 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $14,700 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For the 99.5 wycd food drive with love and support from jelly roll and the buddy deford charitable fund. | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $11,800 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $11,154 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $10,215 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,001 |
Grants made · $72.4M in FY2023
1 grant totaling $72.4M in FY2023. All grants made by Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Organizations - See Part IV | To provide food for those in need. | $72,392,825 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2156255, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan's EIN?
- Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2156255.
- How much revenue does Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan report?
- Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan reported $116,054,724 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan's spending goes to programs?
- Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan have?
- CharityIndex grades Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan's latest Form 990 is $296,442, paid to Gerald Brisson (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan (EIN 38-2156255) 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.