Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FEEDING AMERICA
Employer identification number
36-3673599
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
644,604,163
588,457,652
667,011,187
1,144,535,746
1,510,622,608
4,555,231,356
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
644,604,163
588,457,652
667,011,187
1,144,535,746
1,510,622,608
4,555,231,356
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
1,526,558,313
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,028,673,043
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
644,604,163
588,457,652
667,011,187
1,144,535,746
1,510,622,608
4,555,231,356
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,524,207
5,083,061
13,170,761
19,008,615
19,091,502
57,878,146
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,613,109,502
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
88,448,957
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
65.654 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
74.350 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FEEDING AMERICA
Employer identification number
36-3673599
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Food Procurement Program
Form 990, Part III-Line 4a
Food Procurement program includes Supply Chain, Logistics and Product Sourcing services. Supply Chain services facilitate the acquisition of produce and grocery products for free distribution to Americans in communities across the country. The Feeding America national office augments donated food and grocery products with produce procured from brokers and growers to ensure a nutritional and well-rounded mix of product is available to the network. (A portion of these procurement costs are offset by fees paid by member food banks to the Feeding America national office then paid to the donor/service provider, which may include the cost of packaging, transportation, and processing fees.) Supply Chain services also facilitate free or low-cost transportation for product distributed nationwide and provide subsidies for fresh produce to help move perishable fruits and vegetables quickly and safely to people in need. During fiscal year 2012, the National Produce Program distributed over 149 million pounds of fresh produce to our member food banks. During fiscal year 2009, the Supply Chain team launched a National Grocery Program to obtain lower prices for purchased groceries by leveraging the collective buying power of our 202 member food banks. The administrative costs of this program are covered by Feeding America for the benefit of our members. During fiscal year 2012, 160 members participated in the National Grocery Program, with purchases of $41 million of food and grocery products. Product Sourcing facilitates the donation of food and grocery products from major national and regional manufacturers and retailers. Through the efforts of food sourcing staff across the network and the help of our trusted retail partners, the Grocery Rescue Program (Retail Store Donation Program) secured 895 million pounds of product. Food Manufacturers donated 815 million pounds of food to our member food banks. In total, the Feeding America network distributed 3.4 billion pounds of food and grocery items in fiscal year 2012 to people in need. This represents 3 percent growth over fiscal year 2011.
Member Services Program
Form 990, Part III-Line 4b
Member Services advance the operations of network food banks through capability development,consulting, assessment and training. The Feeding America national office inspects each network member every 24 months to ensure compliance with the highest standards of food safety, management, governance and accountability. Significant portions of the Member Services FY12 budget helped to provide grants to member food banks supporting development of innovative charitable feeding programs and strategic initiatives. Of all the food and funds raised by the national office, more than 97 percent goes directly back to network members to support programs and services, including nearly $29 million of direct support to the network. Our Member Services program also advances logistics and service capacity through Information Technology; prepares our network for responses to natural disasters through planning, information sharing and product deployment through Disaster Services; and shares best practices and wisdom among network members through Knowledge and Learning.
Public Awareness and Education
Form 990, Part III-Line 4c
Public Awareness and Education services advance awareness of and engagement with the issue of hunger through marketing, media relations, and other outreach means. Through March of 2012, Feeding America's Public Service Announcement (PSA) campaign in partnership with Ad Council earned over $33 million in donated media and continually ranks in top 10 Ad Council campaigns across measured categories. Feeding America also achieved strong media placements in top outlets such as USA Today, CNN, "CBS Evening News," The New York Times, The Chew, The Wall Street Journal, "The Tavis Smiley Show," ABC News, FOX News, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Forbes, and Rolling Stone to garner more than 14 billion media impressions on behalf of Feeding America and our food banks. Our Public Awareness and Education services fund our media relations and publications initiatives, which all aim to mobilize the public and drive awareness and support of both the issue of domestic hunger generally and Feeding America specifically.
Other Program Services
Form 990, Part III-Line 4d
Public Programs and Policy services educate lawmakers about hunger in America and identify and advance policy solutions and public programs that benefit Americans who are struggling with hunger. Our advocacy efforts helped to bring about the passage of a historic child nutrition bill in 2010- the largest investment in federal child nutrition programs since their inception. As Congress has worked to address deficit reduction and reauthorization of the Farm Bill, our advocacy efforts have focused on ensuring adequate funding for Federal hunger-relief programs and for policies that facilitate and support charitable giving to non-profits delivering meals to hungry families in their communities. By improving access to programs, especially when school is out, the legislation will help close the hunger gap on weekends, afterschool, and during the summer, and will make it easier for low-income children to get the regular meals they need to grow healthy and strong. We continue to amplify the voice of our network, generating thousands of phone calls and emails on policy issues, meeting with elected officials in Washington and back home, collecting and distributing more than 30,000 paper plates with client stories and building our online database of 111,000 advocates. To fill the gaps in children's access to food, we have expanded the reach of our child hunger programs through grants, technical assistance and training materials and provided nearly 50 million meals through Kids Caf, summer food, Back-Pack, snack and School Pantry programs. Research and Analysis services investigate domestic hunger and produce quality data and reports that are utilized by many of the organization's outreach efforts. We analyze the dynamics at play among the nation's food insecure individuals and families, the patterns surrounding their use of our emergency feeding services, and endeavor to utilize this data to ultimately create better local feeding programs. Additionally, our Research and Analysis services investigate our own organizational operations as a network, identifying opportunities for continual growth and refinement. During 2012, we published our second iteration of the Map the Meal Gap study, which makes available valuable data about food insecurity and meal costs in every county and congressional district in the United States. This study provides the information needed to build hunger-relief initiatives to address the specific needs of residents in different communities. We also began extensive work on our quadrennial Hunger in America study, which is the largest study of charitable food assistance programs in the U.S.
Governing Body
Form 990, Part VI-Line 1a
Feeding America has two non-voting members of the Board of Directors: the President and Chief Executive Officer, and the National Council Chairperson. Part VI-Line 10b Each Feeding America member food bank is an independent nonprofit organization that enters into a contract with the national office, which requires the food bank to uphold high standards around key operational areas, including food safety, operations, governance and financial management. Compliance with the contract is confirmed through formal in-person audits conducted by Feeding America staff every two years and ongoing communication. Non-compliant food banks face suspension of key areas of service (such as grant opportunities); food banks that do not remedy areas of noncompliance ultimately have their membership terminated.
Review of Form 990
Form 990, Part VI-Line 11b
The Audit Committee and the Executive Compensation Committee of the Feeding America Board of Directors reviewed the prepared Form 990 in November 2012, followed by a sign-off by the full Board of Directors. Both bodies reviewed the data and offered refinements to narrative language. The final Form 990 was submitted to the Internal Revenue Service in November 2012. Our auditing firm, KPMG, also reviewed these forms.
Conflict of Interest
Form 990, Part VI-Line 12c
Annually, executive team members (currently the eight highest-ranking staff members) and board members are required to sign a Conflict of Interest form disclosing any such issues. These forms are reviewed by the Senior Vice President of Human Resources to ensure compliance. Any areas of concern are thoroughly discussed and remedied at this time and throughout the year. Feeding America requires new vendors to disclose any relationship with employees as part of the contracting process. The Executive Compensation Committee of the Feeding America Board of Directors is primarily charged with overseeing issues surrounding executive pay and benefits. Committee members are fully independent of Feeding America management, have no personal interest in the compensation arrangements and are not related to or under the control of any individual whose compensation is under review. The Committee determines the Chief Executive Officer's compensation based on a competitive market analysis. Compensation determinations are also based on competitive market data for "disqualified persons" - recommended by the CEO with assistance from the SVP of HR and approved by the Committee. The Committee approves all compensation agreements noted above in advance of their implementation and documents its discussions and determinations. The Executive Compensation Committee and Feeding America work with a human resources consulting firm that specializes in compensation services to not-for-profit organizations, with a primary focus on executives. They provide data to the Committee to evaluate the reasonableness of each executive's total cash compensation. Compensation decisions are consistent with Feeding America's board approved executive compensation philosophy.
Availability of documents
Form 990, Part VI-Line 19
Financial Statements are made available on the Feeding America public website. The Conflict of Interest Policy is available to the general public upon written request to the Feeding America national office. Governing documents are not currently available to the public.
Part VII
Amy Franze served as Chief Philanthropy Officer through December 31, 2011. Vicki Escarra served as President and CEO through August 31, 2012. Effective September 1, 2012, Matthew Knott was named Interim President and CEO.
Part IX
Part IX lines 5 to 24c include the following allocation of indirect expenses: Program services $651,472, Management & General ($2,179,331) and Fundraising expenses $1,527,858.
Part XI Line 5
This line includes the following non-operating items: * Net unrealized losses on investments $182,487 * Write off of Pledge Receivable $225,000 ------------ TOTAL $407,487 ============
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.