Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Ayer, Massachusetts, registered in 2002, with $2,275,184 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1, Ayer, MA, 01432 EIN 01-0726924 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.3M
▼ 6.2% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.4M
Net assets
$4.5M
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.
B
—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 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc— 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 rating22 mo reserves · -6% 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 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc: 22 mo reserves · -6% 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 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1, Ayer, MA, 01432
- City
- Ayer
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Emergency Assistance
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.3M (FY2013) to $2.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24KNet assets $4.5M
Operating margin
-6.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$24K
Net assets
$4.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,275,184▼6.2% | $2,419,080 | $4,479,188▲1.2% | $4,502,804▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,424,405▲20.6% | $2,419,818▲28.0% | $4,425,511▲6.0% | $4,446,608▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,010,171▲7.3% | $1,891,057▲20.4% | $4,174,249▲7.3% | $4,206,589▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,872,575▼17.4% | $1,570,047▼1.3% | $3,888,647▼3.7% | $3,913,029▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,266,930▲27.7% | $1,591,176▲9.9% | $4,037,943▲29.4% | $4,063,523▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,775,352▼14.5% | $1,447,857▼22.0% | $3,119,628▲12.7% | $3,194,843▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,076,138▲22.4% | $1,857,089▲7.9% | $2,767,085▲7.5% | $2,788,885▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,696,516▲3.8% | $1,720,486▲12.9% | $2,573,447▲0.6% | $2,599,530▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,635,164▲13.3% | $1,523,731▲3.4% | $2,558,880▲7.1% | $2,585,857▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,443,156▼0.2% | $1,473,647▲3.1% | $2,388,621▼1.4% | $2,415,732▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,445,598▲8.5% | $1,429,903▲5.8% | $2,421,772▼0.7% | $2,447,369▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,332,773 | $1,351,763▲13.7% | $2,438,196▲2.1% | $2,459,718▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,189,076▲1.0% | $2,388,454▲1.8% | $2,406,291▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,177,009▲11.5% | $2,345,267▼0.5% | $2,365,856▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,055,998 | $2,356,115 | $2,367,219 | 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 · $1.3M total
28 grants to Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 01-0726924, based in Ayer, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc's EIN?
- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 01-0726924.
- How much revenue does Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc report?
- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc reported $2,275,184 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Inc (EIN 01-0726924) 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.