Heart of Alabama Food Bank
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Declining revenue
Heart of Alabama Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Montgomery, Alabama, registered in 1987, with $45,202,998 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
521 Trade Center St, Montgomery, AL, 36108 EIN 63-0931846 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2023)
$45.2M
▲ 33.0% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$46.8M
Net assets
$21.5M
Employees
76
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 rating96% 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 Heart of Alabama Food Bank: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -4% 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 Heart of Alabama Food Bank: 6 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ 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 Heart of Alabama Food Bank: 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 Heart of Alabama Food Bank: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The food bank operates as a clearing house for the collection, sorting, storing and distribution of edible food to qualified agencies.
What they do
Within our service area, 21% of the population are food insecure. of that total, 24% of adults and 35% of children are living in poverty. one of our most effective strategies in combating this pervasive problem is our mobile pantry program. this program is designed to go to where the neediest are, and distribute food directly through our partner agencies. this program allows us to target remote communities in alabama's "black belt" area (chronically among the most poverty-stricken regions in the nation) as well as metropolitan areas. in fy24, we distributed 32,261,685 pounds of food through this outreach effort.
Approximately 23% of seniors (60 years & older) in our service area are living in poverty. in our most impoverished county, that percentage jumps to over 36%. in order to help offset the needs of our seniors, we established a senior supplement program that, in fy24, provided between 35-45 pounds of nutritious food on a monthly basis to 848 seniors. we also provide two extra boxes in november and december specifically targeting the preparation of holiday meals.
Contact & location
- Address
- 521 Trade Center St, Montgomery, AL, 36108
- City
- Montgomery
- State
- Alabama
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34.3M (FY2013) to $45.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $287KNet assets $21.5M
Operating margin
-3.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$21.8M
Total liabilities
$287K
Net assets
$21.5M
Salaries & benefits
$3.1M
7% of expenses
Board members
31
31 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,202,998▲33.0% | $46,805,149▲37.4% | $21,534,212▲7.2% | $21,821,569▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $33,991,815▼35.6% | $34,071,824▼36.8% | $20,083,380▲6.5% | $22,101,996▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $52,753,616▼27.6% | $53,876,400▼11.3% | $18,864,492▼11.2% | $18,933,863▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,895,777▲48.6% | $60,729,982▲29.8% | $21,242,849▲134% | $21,621,044▲127% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,065,417▲37.5% | $46,780,630▲30.1% | $9,077,054▲33.6% | $9,508,444▲38.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,693,139▲1.6% | $35,950,316▲1.5% | $6,792,267▲0.6% | $6,848,343▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $35,146,226▼7.2% | $35,433,164▼5.4% | $6,754,307▼4.1% | $7,101,050▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $37,856,291▲19.0% | $37,449,188▲17.2% | $7,041,245▲6.1% | $7,399,467▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,824,112▼0.2% | $31,953,399▲1.2% | $6,634,142▼1.9% | $6,724,725▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,888,544▼7.0% | $31,586,908▼6.5% | $6,763,429▲4.7% | $6,888,748▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,291,959 | $33,799,384▲13.1% | $6,461,793▲8.3% | $6,726,861▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $29,875,598▲12.5% | $5,969,218▲17.8% | $6,088,466▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $26,546,091▲9.9% | $5,065,892▼11.4% | $5,142,493▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,159,048 | $5,716,295 | $5,802,892 | 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: Michael Coleman — $134,019 (0.29% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Coleman | Executive Director | 40 | $134,019 |
| Alice Ann Byrne | Secretary | 0 | — |
| Amanda Senn | Director | 0 | — |
| Anthony Hines | Director | 0 | — |
| Bill Poplin | Director | 0 | — |
| Bill Stevenson | Director | 0 | — |
| Blake Brookshire | Director | 0 | — |
| Charles Reynolds | Director | 0 | — |
| Craig Bacheler | Director | 0 | — |
| Dean Peevy | Treasurer | 0 | — |
| Donald Powell | Director | 0 | — |
| Edwin Lewis | Director | 0 | — |
| Helen Crump Wells | Director | 0 | — |
| Henry Hines | Director | 0 | — |
| James Dendis | Director | 0 | — |
| Jeila Kershaw | Director | 0 | — |
| Jesse Martin | Director | 0 | — |
| John Lucas Jr | President | 0 | — |
| Josie Hardy | Director | 0 | — |
| Ken Austin | Director | 0 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rkd Group LLC | Fundraising | $203,158 |
Grants received · $238.1M total
56 grants to Heart of Alabama Food Bank totaling $238.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $32,574,744 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,596 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $7,629 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2023 | $26,245,133 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $53,550 |
| Brothers Brother Foundation | United states projects | 2023 | $21,474 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $7,629 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2023 | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $25,742,912 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2022 | $25,742,912 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $184,044 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $29,647 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $20,250 |
Grants made · $867K in FY2023
24 grants totaling $867K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Heart of Alabama Food Bank →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Inc | To support food distribution initiatives | $167,000 |
| Southside Bapt Ch - Greenville - Shepherd's Table | To support food distribution initiatives | $91,782 |
| Metropolitan United Methodist Church | To support food distribution initiatives | $66,980 |
| Food Bank of East Alabama Inc | To support food distribution initiatives | $65,409 |
| West Alabama Food Bank Inc | To support food distribution initiatives | $60,000 |
| True Divine Community Development Inc | To support food distribution initiatives | $52,598 |
| Capital Tractor | To support food distribution initiatives | $51,500 |
| Al Hooks Produce | To support food distribution initiatives | $39,755 |
| Katom Restaurant Supply | To support food distribution initiatives | $36,819 |
| Caring For Citizens of Alabama | To support food distribution initiatives | $36,000 |
| All Saints Kingdom Church | To support food distribution initiatives | $32,650 |
| Alabama Wholesale Brokers | To support food distribution initiatives | $30,000 |
| Mba Community Ministries Inc | To support food distribution initiatives | $23,414 |
| Grace Community Church | To support food distribution initiatives | $17,500 |
| Rockford Baptist Church | To support food distribution initiatives | $15,658 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Heart of Alabama Food Bank a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Heart of Alabama Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 63-0931846, based in Montgomery, Alabama. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Heart of Alabama Food Bank's EIN?
- Heart of Alabama Food Bank's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 63-0931846.
- How much revenue does Heart of Alabama Food Bank report?
- Heart of Alabama Food Bank reported $45,202,998 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Heart of Alabama Food Bank's spending goes to programs?
- Heart of Alabama Food Bank spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Heart of Alabama Food Bank have?
- CharityIndex grades Heart of Alabama Food Bank A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Heart of Alabama Food Bank's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Heart of Alabama Food Bank's latest Form 990 is $134,019, paid to Michael Coleman (Executive Director).
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Data for Heart of Alabama Food Bank (EIN 63-0931846) 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.