Means Database Inc
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Means Database Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2016, with $161,641,196 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
4410 Massachusetts Ave Nw 397, Washington, DC, 20016 EIN 47-4262060 Since 2016
Revenue (FY2024)
$161.6M
▲ 58.1% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$161.6M
Net assets
$720K
Employees
14
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs · $0 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 Means Database Inc: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +0% 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 Means Database Inc: 0 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Means Database Inc: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Means Database Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.
Contact & location
- Address
- 4410 Massachusetts Ave Nw 397, Washington, DC, 20016
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $82K (FY2017) to $161.6M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $113KNet assets $720K
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$832K
Total liabilities
$113K
Net assets
$720K
Salaries & benefits
$644K
0% of expenses
Board members
3
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,641,196▲58.1% | $161,561,055▲58.2% | $719,524▲11.0% | $832,491▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $102,268,690▲9995% | $102,096,988▲15161% | $648,450▲30.7% | $728,200▲40.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,013,026▲156% | $668,990▼80.3% | $496,013▲226% | $519,190▲157% | 990 |
| 2021 | $395,546▼91.7% | $3,390,118▲100% | $151,977▼95.2% | $202,250▼93.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $4,746,007▲1643% | $1,691,415▲741% | $3,146,549▲3322% | $3,231,898▲3415% | 990 |
| 2019 | $272,229▲65.8% | $201,006▲52.3% | $91,957▲45.0% | $91,957▲45.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $164,174▲101% | $132,001▲89.7% | $63,418▲103% | $63,418▲103% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $81,553 | $69,601 | $31,245 | $31,245 | 990EZ |
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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Samantha Paul — $69,932 (0.04% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Paul | Executive Director | 36 | $69,932 |
| Grant Nelson | Board Member | 8 | — |
| Julia Shullman | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Maria Rose Belding | Chair | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Integrity Express Logistics | Freight Services | $104,225 |
Grants received · $11.8M total
20 grants to Means Database Inc totaling $11.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $3,418,693 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $75,110 |
| Collier Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2024 | $12,000 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2023 | $1,260,354 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $750,500 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2023 | $15,094 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | Program support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $760,600 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $253,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $253,000 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | Human services | 2021 | $10,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $6,626 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $4,602,000 |
Grants made · $113.5M in FY2024
108 grants totaling $113.5M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Means Database Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Share Inc | — | $26,670,327 |
| Hands of Hope of Illinois | — | $11,771,179 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger | — | $7,864,514 |
| The Freedom Tour Inc | — | $6,873,943 |
| Feed the Children Inc | — | $5,396,653 |
| World Emergency Relief | — | $4,276,058 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | — | $3,430,387 |
| Arm Full of Help | — | $2,910,957 |
| Belknap Ministries | — | $2,894,259 |
| Goodness Outreach Depot | — | $2,868,905 |
| Rick Caywood Ministries Chichuachuan Connection | — | $2,299,630 |
| Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc | — | $2,129,286 |
| Illinois Partners In Hope Nfp | — | $2,110,254 |
| Feed America First of Tennessee | — | $1,951,973 |
| Food Forward Inc | — | $1,928,088 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Means Database Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Means Database Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 47-4262060, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Means Database Inc's EIN?
- Means Database Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 47-4262060.
- How much revenue does Means Database Inc report?
- Means Database Inc reported $161,641,196 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Means Database Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Means Database Inc spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Means Database Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Means Database Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Means Database Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Means Database Inc's latest Form 990 is $69,932, paid to Samantha Paul (Executive Director).
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Data for Means Database Inc (EIN 47-4262060) 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.