Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc
97% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fort Myers, Florida, registered in 1984, with $98,629,295 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
3760 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901 EIN 59-2332120 Since 1984
Revenue (FY2024)
$98.6M
▲ 20.9% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$87.4M
Net assets
$40.5M
Employees
0
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 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 Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc: 97% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +11% 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 Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc: 6 mo reserves · +11% 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 Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida 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 Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission is to lead our community in the fight against hunger. the vision is that no one has to go hungry in our community.
What they do
Fulfill mobile pantry program distributed 4,311,408 pounds of food to those who are hungry throughout our five-county footprint. the goal of the fulfull mobile pantry program is to expand the capacity of harry chapin food bank to make food more accessible in underserved and high need areas where families with limited resources may not be able to access food through traditional grocery stores.
Care and share senior feeding program distributed 1,552,585 pounds of food to individuals over the age of 60 years with gross income at or below 2.65% of the federal poverty line in charlotte, collier and lee counties. for the seniors enrolled in the program, their nutritional needs are being supplemented by our monthly food distributions.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3760 Fowler St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
- City
- Fort Myers
- State
- Florida
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.1M (FY2013) to $98.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $11.5MNet assets $40.5M
Operating margin
11.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$52.0M
Total liabilities
$11.5M
Net assets
$40.5M
Salaries & benefits
$1.6M
2% of expenses
Board members
14
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,629,295▲20.9% | $87,363,005▲9.6% | $40,503,515▲29.8% | $51,961,684▲57.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $81,547,515▼0.3% | $79,709,788▲12.3% | $31,207,643▲6.9% | $32,975,806▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,828,882▲17.6% | $70,978,203▲0.1% | $29,206,703▲59.8% | $31,426,460▲65.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $69,611,824▼26.1% | $70,915,767▼21.8% | $18,276,020▼7.3% | $18,984,234▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $94,249,534▲46.2% | $90,632,845▲59.3% | $19,716,607▲23.1% | $21,230,268▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $64,471,173▲28.4% | $56,897,343▲15.7% | $16,012,395▲89.6% | $19,153,884▲83.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $50,217,821▲7.9% | $49,181,179▲7.5% | $8,446,576▲14.0% | $10,452,618▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,552,506▲13.3% | $45,739,135▲12.8% | $7,409,934▲12.3% | $9,477,939▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $41,075,889▲15.6% | $40,548,102▲13.8% | $6,596,563▲8.7% | $9,160,030▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,517,523▲3.9% | $35,638,577▲6.0% | $6,068,776▼2.0% | $8,298,572▼7.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $34,200,240▲6.5% | $33,628,943▲5.8% | $6,189,830▲10.2% | $8,931,040▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,122,130 | $31,795,734▲13.6% | $5,618,533▲6.2% | $8,370,130▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,998,398▲14.9% | $5,289,703▲4.8% | $8,116,317▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $24,364,518▲25.9% | $5,049,584▼0.3% | $8,253,630▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $19,358,431▲24.1% | $5,064,589▲22.7% | $8,379,017▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $15,601,341 | $4,128,770 | $8,063,855 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Richard Leber — $243,077 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Leber | President & | 40 | $243,077 |
| Steve Soucy | Cfo | 40 | $132,980 |
| Marissa Stress-peterson | Coo | 40 | $118,229 |
| Ann Prifel | Chief Dev. O | 40 | — |
| Bill Dillon | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Carolyn Tieger | Vice Chairma | 2 | — |
| Dan J Frate | Chairman | 5 | — |
| Jane E Enos | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Janet Pogar | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Kayla Richmond Miller | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Linda Stuart | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Maura Matzko | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Michele Hylton-terry | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Precious Gunter | Member At La | 2 | — |
| Ray Schmitt | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Scott Bass | Member At La | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Value-added Food Sales | Food Distributi | $2,755,548 |
| Second Harvest | Food Distributi | $606,515 |
| Feeding America | Food Distributi | $590,291 |
| Fm Meat Products LP | Food Distributi | $554,590 |
| Transnational Foods Inc | Food Distributi | $542,422 |
Grants received · $287.3M total
287 grants to Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc totaling $287.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $30,012,312 |
| Means Database Inc | — | 2024 | $718,467 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2024 | $222,561 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $40,453 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $32,480 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $22,511 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $20,200 |
| Brothers Brother Foundation | Grants for hurricane relief | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Greater Manhattan Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $20,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $19,653 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $16,500 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc | General support, hurricane relief | 2024 | $16,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,462 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $46.7M in FY2024
132 grants totaling $46.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthew's House- Naples | Food for public dist | $5,584,344 |
| Meals of Hope Inc | Food for public dist | $3,882,208 |
| Word of Life Fellowship Inc | Food for public dist | $3,138,022 |
| Wintergarden Presbyterian Church | Food for public dist | $1,809,844 |
| Interfaith Charities of South Lee Inc | Food for public dist | $1,597,374 |
| Eglise Eben-ezer De La Pentecostal Inc | Food for public dist | $1,541,736 |
| Charlotte County Homeless Coalition Inc | Food for public dist | $1,400,262 |
| Gladiolus Food Pantry | Food for public dist | $1,389,877 |
| Mcgregor Baptist Church | Food for public dist | $1,232,000 |
| Ministerio Internacional Dios Es Amor Inc | Food for public dist | $1,123,508 |
| Adventist Community Services | Food for public dist | $992,538 |
| Community Love Project Inc | Food for publice dis | $965,271 |
| Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church Inc | Food for public dist | $941,816 |
| Community Cooperative Inc | Food for public dist | $940,209 |
| Punta Gorda Church of the Nazarene | Food for public dist | $882,634 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2332120, based in Fort Myers, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc's EIN?
- Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2332120.
- How much revenue does Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc report?
- Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc reported $98,629,295 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc's latest Form 990 is $243,077, paid to Richard Leber (President &).
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Data for Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida Inc (EIN 59-2332120) 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.