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
2012
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
..................................................
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
588,457,652
667,011,187
1,144,535,746
1,510,622,608
1,855,398,787
5,766,025,980
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
588,457,652
667,011,187
1,144,535,746
1,510,622,608
1,855,398,787
5,766,025,980
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)..
2,586,797,867
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,179,228,113
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
588,457,652
667,011,187
1,144,535,746
1,510,622,608
1,855,398,787
5,766,025,980
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
5,083,061
13,170,761
19,008,615
19,091,502
16,794,042
73,147,981
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,839,173,961
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
98,128,303
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
54.446 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
65.654 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
-
TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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
2012
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 FOOD 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 2013, THE NATIONAL PRODUCE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTED 120 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR MEMBER FOOD BANKS. THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK COLLECTIVELY SECURED MORE THAN 587 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE (PRODUCE SOURCED THROUGH OUR OTHER CHANNELS IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS NUMBER). 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 MEMBER FOOD BANKS. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2013, 155 MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE NATIONAL GROCERY PROGRAM, WITH PURCHASES OF $49 MILLION OF FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS THAT RESULTED IN MORE THAN 552 MILLION POUNDS OF PURCHASED FOOD. 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 MORE THAN 1.1 BILLION POUNDS OF PRODUCT. FOOD MANUFACTURERS DONATED MORE THAN 880 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO OUR MEMBER FOOD BANKS. IN TOTAL, THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 3.9 BILLION POUNDS OF FOOD AND GROCERY ITEMS IN FISCAL YEAR 2013 TO PEOPLE IN NEED. THIS REPRESENTS GREATER THAN 14 PERCENT GROWTH OVER FISCAL YEAR 2012.
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 FY13 BUDGET HELPED TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO MEMBER FOOD BANKS SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE CHARITABLE FEEDING PROGRAMS AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES. FEEDING AMERICA INVESTS 98 PERCENT OF ALL DONATIONS RAISED DIRECTLY INTO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED, INCLUDING NEARLY $30 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.
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS
Form 990, Part III-Line 4c
RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS SERVICES INVESTIGATE DOMESTIC HUNGER AND PRODUCE QUALITY DATA AND REPORTS THAT ARE UTILIZED IN MANY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTREACH EFFORTS. WE ANALYZE THE DYNAMICS AT PLAY AMONG THE NATION'S FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND THE PATTERNS SURROUNDING THEIR USE OF OUR CHARITABLE FEEDING SERVICES. WE THEN USE THIS DATA TO CREATE BETTER LOCAL FEEDING PROGRAMS; ENGAGE POLICY-MAKERS, ADVOCATES AND THE PUBLIC IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER; AND PROVIDE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN THE RESEARCH WORLD AROUND THE ISSUE OF DOMESTIC FOOD INSECURITY. DURING 2013, WE PUBLISHED OUR THIRD MAP THE MEAL GAP STUDY, WHICH PROVIDES VALUABLE DATA ABOUT FOOD INSECURITY AND MEAL COSTS IN EVERY COUNTY AND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN THE UNITED STATES, AS WELL AS INFORMATION NEEDED TO BUILD HUNGER-RELIEF INITIATIVES TO ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF RESIDENTS IN DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES. WE RECENTLY COMPLETED DATA COLLECTION FOR OUR QUADRENNIAL HUNGER IN AMERICA RESEARCH, THE LARGEST STUDY OF CHARITABLE FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS AND CLIENTS IN THE U.S. WE HAVE BEGUN INVESTIGATIVE WORK IN THE AREAS OF FOOD BANK CAPACITY AND INNOVATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, AND BUSINESSES IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, HEALTH, AND EMPLOYMENT. ADDITIONALLY WE CONDUCTED SEVERAL PROGRAM EVALUATIONS TO CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF OUR PROGRAMS; LAUNCHED A QUALITATIVE STUDY ON LOW-INCOME AMERICAN FAMILIES STRUGGLING TO SECURE BASIC ESSENTIALS; AND PREPARED TO CONDUCT A QUALITATIVE STUDY FOCUSED ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LATINO COMMUNITIES AND CHARITABLE FEEDING SYSTEM IN THE FALL OF 2013.
Other Program Services
Form 990, Part III-Line 4d
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 2013, FEEDING AMERICA'S PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT (PSA) CAMPAIGN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AD COUNCIL EARNED MORE THAN $35 MILLION IN DONATED MEDIA AND CONTINUALLY RANKS IN TOP 10 AD COUNCIL CAMPAIGNS ACROSS MEASURED CATEGORIES. FOR THE FIRST TIME, FEEDING AMERICA EMBARKED ON AN EFFORT TO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE VOICES OF OUR NETWORK THROUGH A STRATEGIC MESSAGING PLATFORM. EXTENSIVE TESTING SHOWED THAT "TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE HUNGER" WAS A MOTIVATING MESSAGE AMONG POTENTIAL SUPPORTERS THAT ELICITS A FEELING OF HOPE, CONVEYS THAT THE PROBLEM IS SOLVABLE, AND INSPIRES INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. "TOGETHER WE CAN SOLVE HUNGER" IS THE BASIS FOR NEW NATIONAL AND LOCAL RADIO ADS, PRINT ADS, BILLBOARDS, DIGITAL ASSETS LIKE INFOGRAPHICS AND WEBSITE BANNERS, MESSAGING AND EVENT ASSETS LIKE POSTERS AND FOOD DONATION BARREL WRAPS. FEEDING AMERICA ALSO ACHIEVED STRONG MEDIA PLACEMENTS IN TOP OUTLETS SUCH AS "GOOD MORNING AMERICA," "DATELINE NBC," FOX NEWS, CNN, CBS, TLC, OWN, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY, THE NEW YORK TIMES, SELF MAGAZINE, FORBES, NPR, THE HUFFINGTON POST, YAHOO.COM AND BLOOMBERG.COM TO GARNER MORE THAN 30 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. PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND POLICY PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED, SCALABLE DISTRIBUTION MODELS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO MEALS, GROCERIES OR BENEFITS TO CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SENIORS. WE STRENGTHEN OUR NETWORK BY PROVIDING GRANT FUNDING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING RESOURCES THAT INCREASE CAPACITY AND BUILD AWARENESS. WE HAVE EXPANDED THE REACH OF OUR NATIONAL PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING NEARLY 85 MILLION MEALS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT FEED CHILDREN, SUCH AS KIDS CAFE, SUMMER FOOD, BACK-PACK, AND AFTERSCHOOL SNACK AND SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAMS; BY PROVIDING ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WITH SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) APPLICATION ASSISTANCE; AND BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO FOOD-INSECURE SENIORS THROUGH THE NEW NATIONAL SENIOR GROCERY PROGRAM. PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS EDUCATE LAWMAKERS ABOUT HUNGER IN AMERICA AND IDENTIFY AND ADVANCE POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT PROTECT AMERICANS WHO ARE STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER. OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS HELP PROTECT AND STRENGTHEN FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS LIKE SNAP, THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP), THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP), AND POLICIES THAT FACILITATE AND SUPPORT CHARITABLE GIVING OF FOOD AND FUNDS TO NON-PROFITS PROVIDING MEALS TO HUNGRY FAMILIES IN AMERICA. THIS YEAR, WE MOBILIZED THE PUBLIC AND CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TO PREVENT HARMFUL CUTS AND STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO SNAP; PROTECT TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR CHARITABLE DONATIONS OF FOOD AND FUNDS; AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OUR HISTORY, SECURE TEFAP FUNDS IN A DISASTER SUPPLEMENTAL BILL FOR SUPERSTORM SANDY VICTIMS. WE CONTINUE TO AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF OUR NETWORK, GENERATING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS ON POLICY ISSUES, MEETING WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AND IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, CONVENING POLICY FORUMS AND ISSUE BRIEFINGS, AND BUILDING AND MOBILIZING OUR ONLINE ADVOCACY DATABASE OF MORE THAN 134,000 ADVOCATES.
Governing Body
Form 990, Part VI-Line 1a
FEEDING AMERICA HAS TWO NON-VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE 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 NON-COMPLIANCE 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 2013, 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 DECEMBER 2013. 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. PART VI- LINE 15 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
VICKI ESCARRA SERVED AS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER THROUGH AUGUST 2012. BOB AIKEN JOINED THE ORGANIZATION AS PRESIDENT AND CEO IN DECEMBER 2012. EFFECTIVE JUNE 24, 2013, MATTHEW KNOTT WAS PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT, LISA DAVIS WAS PROMOTED TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND BOB AIKEN'S TITLE CHANGED TO CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THROUGH JUNE 2013, JANET GIBBS SERVED AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND ERIC OLSEN SERVED AS SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS. PAUL HENRYS JOINED THE ORGANIZATION AS A CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN JUNE 2013.
Part IX
PART IX LINES 5 TO 24C INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ALLOCATION OF INDIRECT EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICES $2,872,730 MANAGEMENT & GENERAL ($4,318,521) FUNDRAISING EXPENSES $1,445,790
Part XI
Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances: Provision for Uncollectible Contribution Receivables (435,000) Net PV of Loss in Sublease (252,907) --------- Total (687,907)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.