Philabundance
91% goes to programs $5 to raise $100
Philabundance is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1986, with $105,990,299 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
3616 S Galloway St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148 EIN 23-2290505 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$106.0M
▲ 40.1% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2023)
$107.1M
Net assets
$31.7M
Employees
231
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% 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 Philabundance: 91% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating4 mo reserves · -1% 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 Philabundance: 4 mo reserves · -1% 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 Philabundance: 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 Philabundance: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To drive hunger from our communities today and end hunger for good.
What they do
Philabundance is committed to providing people with the food they want and need. to help accomplish this, philabundance launched the good food policy, which outlines our commitment to ensuring people have access to nutrious and culturally responsive food that is procured responsibly. this effort builds off our belief to put the people we serve at the center of what we do. with that in mind, philabundance is committeed to not only relieving hunger today but also ending hunger for good. this means we will focus on collaboratively pairing healthy food and other critical services to work toward long-term solutions to food insecurity. in addition, philabundance has a 16 week culinary vocational training program in north philadelphia (known as philabundance community kitchen) which has been transforming the lives of women and men with low-to-no income since 2000.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3616 S Galloway St, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $63.1M (FY2013) to $106.0M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $11.0MNet assets $31.7M
Operating margin
-1.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42.7M
Total liabilities
$11.0M
Net assets
$31.7M
Salaries & benefits
$12.2M
11% of expenses
Board members
26
26 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $105,990,299▲40.1% | $107,108,896▲28.6% | $31,676,604▼2.0% | $42,665,094▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,630,202▲5.3% | $83,273,743▲4.5% | $32,316,607▼18.5% | $44,791,560▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,821,574▼35.8% | $79,720,061▼22.2% | $39,661,666▼17.2% | $55,266,036▼12.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $111,938,565▲5.5% | $102,515,897▲15.9% | $47,904,573▲25.9% | $62,856,979▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $106,053,866▲82.6% | $88,429,989▲65.8% | $38,039,385▲82.0% | $49,394,962▲95.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $58,073,779▲3.4% | $53,344,580▼1.3% | $20,901,993▲29.3% | $25,310,353▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $56,157,826▲6.1% | $54,030,095▲2.2% | $16,161,663▲15.9% | $20,293,372▲13.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,905,296▲9.8% | $52,843,000▲10.1% | $13,943,259▲1.0% | $17,880,248▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,163,024▼2.9% | $48,003,360▼6.6% | $13,803,736▲1.8% | $17,729,875▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $49,591,577▼21.3% | $51,381,598▼17.0% | $13,563,065▼11.8% | $17,785,399▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $63,052,340 | $61,937,992▲16.2% | $15,384,375▲8.5% | $19,933,477▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $53,286,635▲14.2% | $14,184,808▲21.5% | $21,756,771▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,658,338▲26.5% | $11,675,764▲16.5% | $16,221,668▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $36,874,023▲7.3% | $10,025,426▼0.2% | $14,962,417▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $34,365,304 | $10,047,394 | $15,977,034 | 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: Loree D Jones — $272,593 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loree D Jones | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $272,593 |
| Darrell K Giles | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $195,297 |
| James Mullen | Chief Logistics Officer | 40 | $155,824 |
| Dorothy Wong | Chief Partnership Officer | 40 | $153,043 |
| Michele Gilbert | Chief People Officer | 40 | $151,107 |
| Jennifer Ford | Controller | 40 | $118,649 |
| Kathleen V Scully | Chief External Affairs Officer | 40 | $116,433 |
| Adele Lindenmeyr Phd | Director | 1 | — |
| Alan E Casnoff | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Aleni Pappas | Director | 1 | — |
| Angela Wurster | Director | 1 | — |
| Bassam Awadalla | Director | 1 | — |
| Bj Clark | Director | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| David Leone | Director | 1 | — |
| David Miller | Director | 1 | — |
| Desiree Murphy Morrissey | Director | 1 | — |
| Dixie James | Chairperson | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Ireland | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Estelle Richman | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Allegiance Fundraising Inc | Direct Mail | $1,667,962 |
| M Fellinger Company | Food Service | $783,972 |
| Ryeco LLC | Food Service | $749,557 |
| Mclane Group Int'l LP | Food Service | $261,141 |
| The Tustin Group LLC | Food Service | $188,907 |
Grants received · $354.6M total
341 grants to Philabundance totaling $354.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $34,699,944 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $490,864 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $433,066 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | Food & nutrition | 2024 | $326,250 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $316,862 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $250,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $191,270 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $120,550 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Food security | 2024 | $104,500 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $85,250 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $85,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $82,050 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $66,875 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $65,377 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $61,092 |
Grants made · $74.1M in FY2023
353 grants totaling $74.1M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Philabundance →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Small Things Inc | Feed food | $2,796,511 |
| General Council On Finance & Admins of the United | Feed food | $2,093,805 |
| Feeding Pennsylvania | Feed food | $2,088,086 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc | Feed food | $1,968,456 |
| Opport-unity | Feed food | $1,940,192 |
| Faith Baptist Church | Feed food | $1,566,070 |
| Iglesia Cristiana Avivamiento Inc | Feed food | $1,478,332 |
| Cityteam Ministries | Feed food | $1,382,311 |
| Mighty Writers | Feed food | $1,290,344 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | Feed food | $1,113,906 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Feed food | $1,081,766 |
| Kitchen of Love | Feed food | $1,048,924 |
| Word In Action International Ministries Inc | Feed food | $991,152 |
| Upper Room Baptist Church | Feed food | $949,268 |
| Memorial Church of God In Christ of Haverford Pennsylvania Inc | Feed food | $944,518 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Philabundance a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Philabundance is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2290505, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Philabundance's EIN?
- Philabundance's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2290505.
- How much revenue does Philabundance report?
- Philabundance reported $105,990,299 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Philabundance's spending goes to programs?
- Philabundance spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Philabundance have?
- CharityIndex grades Philabundance A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Philabundance's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Philabundance's latest Form 990 is $272,593, paid to Loree D Jones (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Philabundance (EIN 23-2290505) 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.