Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered in 1982, with $102,400,620 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$102.4M
▲ 19.3% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$94.2M
Net assets
$31.0M
Employees
154
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 Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc: 4 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Operation of food bank in north carolina
The food purchase program and food & nutrition services are described later in schedule o.
Revenue grew from $40.4M (FY2013) to $102.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
8.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.2M
Total liabilities
$10.2M
Net assets
$31.0M
Salaries & benefits
$5.9M
6% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $102,400,620▲19.3% | $94,174,460▲13.5% | $31,007,952▲4.3% | $41,195,407▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $85,811,678▲16.3% | $83,005,211▲11.4% | $29,733,909▼1.7% | $34,158,778▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $73,805,465▼13.1% | $74,497,004▲2.1% | $30,261,804▼19.9% | $32,943,290▼18.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $84,978,237▼9.0% | $72,953,989▼10.5% | $37,786,594▲32.5% | $40,643,437▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $93,340,468▲12.4% | $81,470,635▲10.7% | $28,508,372▲73.2% | $32,221,035▲68.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $83,074,876▲30.7% | $73,595,720▲18.7% | $16,456,492▲135% | $19,083,478▲143% | 990 |
| 2018 | $63,541,816▲2.0% | $62,013,737▼1.5% | $6,988,373▲28.9% | $7,851,918▲31.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $62,314,472▲1.8% | $62,986,724▲3.5% | $5,420,166▼10.3% | $5,955,264▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,223,098▲27.6% | $60,851,278▲24.8% | $6,044,593▲7.7% | $6,684,865▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $47,971,585▲13.3% | $48,770,075▲16.2% | $5,610,196▼12.6% | $6,145,991▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,346,087▲4.8% | $41,956,368▲4.3% | $6,418,972▲7.2% | $6,933,696▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,422,674 | $40,215,202▲16.1% | $5,988,668▲5.0% | $6,434,983▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $34,635,750▲2.2% | $5,704,546▲8.7% | $6,223,958▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,875,797▲59.9% | $5,247,784▲1.2% | $5,568,588▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $21,182,214▲8.6% | $5,185,240▼2.8% | $5,679,011▼4.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $19,500,619 | $5,336,467 | $5,916,735 | 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.
Highest-paid: Eric A Aft — $233,928 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric A Aft | Ceo | 57.5 | $233,928 |
| Josh Fuller | Vp Finance | 50 | $147,054 |
| Carolyn Breese | Vp Philanthr | 50 | $143,569 |
| Lisa Richardson | Vp Operation | 50 | $140,467 |
| Matthew Darrell Nooe | Snr Dir Crea | 50 | $116,458 |
| Jeff Bacon | Vp & Exec Di | 1.5 | $116,173 |
| Nikki Mccormick | Vp Partnersh | 50 | $103,881 |
| Andrew S Holmes | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Ann Garner Riddle | Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Barbara Raffaldini | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Howard Upchurch | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jenni Broyles | Director Thr | 1.5 | — |
| Josh Crane | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Kevin Thomerson | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Kimberly Montez | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Lauren Davis | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Madelina Fordham | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Matthew Thiel | Director Thr | 1.5 | — |
| Michelle Butt | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Michelle Cook | Gov Chr Thru | 1.5 | — |
181 grants to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc totaling $499.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $46,642,587 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 173 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $1,052,881 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $355,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $111,994 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | Concert for carolina proceeds for second harvest food bank of northwest north carolina with love from luke combs, eric church and team. | 2024 | $87,250 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $86,400 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc | Fight hunger | 2024 | $77,725 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation Inc | To support the organization's stated mission | 2024 | $70,340 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $57,114 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $35,050 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $32,750 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro Inc | General support | 2024 | $27,986 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Food banks & pantries | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Community outreach | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Assisting people in need | 2024 | $23,500 |
265 grants totaling $72.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Out of the Garden Project | Feeding the poor and | $3,890,677 |
| Ashe Food Pantry Inc | Feeding the poor and | $3,690,953 |
| Greensboro Urban Ministry | Feeding the poor and | $2,458,827 |
| The Winston-salem Rescue Mission Inc | Feeding the poor and | $1,775,504 |
| One Step Further Incorporated | Feeding the poor and | $1,624,279 |
| The Hunger and Health Coalition Inc | Feeding the poor and | $1,614,054 |
| Union Grove Baptist Church | Feeding the poor and | $1,593,568 |
| Christian United Outreach Center | Feeding the poor and | $1,475,448 |
| The Food Pantry of the Triad Inc | Feeding the poor and | $1,363,113 |
| Love Community Development Corporation | Feeding the poor and | $1,330,619 |
| Hope Community Church Inc | Feeding the poor and | $1,179,319 |
| Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes Inc | Feeding the poor and | $1,113,522 |
| Backpack Beginnings | Feeding the poor and | $1,059,351 |
| Clemmons United Methodist | Feeding the poor and | $970,572 |
| Grace Church of High Point Incorporated | Feeding the poor and | $920,901 |
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Data for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Inc (EIN 58-1457912) 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.