Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1 NORTH LINDEN STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
DUQUESNE, PA15110
D Employer identification number

25-1420599
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 46,935,568
F Name and address of principal officer:
LISA SCALES
1 NORTH LINDEN STREET
DUQUESNE,PA15110
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.PITTSBURGHFOODBANK.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1982
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO FEED PEOPLE IN NEED AND MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITY TO ELIMINATE HUNGER
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 34
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 118
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 5,412
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 41,294,208 43,503,633
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,867,396 3,041,215
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 95,887 86,139
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -53,835 -44,463
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 44,203,656 46,586,524
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,408,475 5,812,319
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 489,053
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,050,957    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 38,313,972 38,741,271
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 43,722,447 45,042,643
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 481,209 1,543,881
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 15,299,922 16,915,201
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,805,449 1,966,653
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 13,494,473 14,948,548
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: OUR MISSION IS TO FEED PEOPLE IN NEED AND MOBILIZE OUR COMMUNITY TO ELIMINATE HUNGER.WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY:1. SERVING AS A CENTRAL COLLECTION FACILITY FOR GROCERY PRODUCTS AND DISTRIBUTING THEM TO MEMBER AGENCIES SERVING THE NEEDY IN SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA;2. INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY AS FOOD DONORS, VOLUNTEERS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS OF THE FOOD BANK AND OUR MEMBER AGENCIES;3. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH OTHERS ON PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER THE NEEDY TO MEET THEIR OWN NUTRITIONAL NEEDS;4. COMMUNICATING THE NATURE OF AND SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF HUNGER.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 40,115,798 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,027,113 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 869,916 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 787,284 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 14,102 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 721,474 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: FOCUSED ON CONNECTING THE PUBLIC TO THE MISSION OF THE FOOD BANK AND BRINGING ATTENTION TO ISSUES OF HUNGER AND POVERTY, WHILE EMPHASIZING THE VALUE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE:ADVOCACY: THE FOOD BANK USES VARIOUS STRATEGIES TO MOBILIZE THE PUBLIC TO SPEAK OUT ABOUT THE IMPACT OF HUNGER ON INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND TO ENCOURAGE ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT IMPORTANT NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THESE STRATEGIES INCLUDE THE USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, SENDING ACTION ALERT EMAILS, ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO MEET IN PERSON WITH THEIR ELECTED OFFICIALS AND/OR STAFF, CALL-IN DAYS AND LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGNS.MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS: RESPONSIBLE FOR UNDERSTANDING THE AUDIENCES WITH WHOM THE FOOD BANK IS COMMUNICATING, CREATING RELEVANT AND COMPELLING MESSAGING THOSE GROUPS FIND VALUABLE AND DELIVERING THAT MESSAGING THROUGH A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS. EDUCATION: STAFF, BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS ENGAGE MEMBERS OF COMMUNITY GROUPS, SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES, CONGREGATIONS, BUSINESSES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS IN ACTIVITIES THAT RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT FOOD BANK'S MISSION TO FEED PEOPLE IN NEED AND MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY TO ELIMINATE HUNGER.VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HUNDREDS OF LOCAL CORPORATIONS, FARMS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUALS AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT DAILY CLERICAL AND REPACK OPERATIONS AT THE WAREHOUSE, AS WELL AS STAFFING MAJOR EVENTS, THIRD PARTY FOOD/FUND DRIVES, COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AND HARVESTING FRESH FOOD FROM LOCAL FARMS. THE FOOD BANK ENGAGES VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL SECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING CORPORATIONS, SCHOOL GROUPS, CHURCH GROUPS AS WELL AS THE PRIVATE SECTOR. THROUGHOUT 2015-16, 5,412 INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERED 55,155 HOURS TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK'S MISSION. THESE HOURS REPRESENT 15,654 UNIQUE VOLUNTEER SHIFTS AND THE HOURS CONTRIBUTED ARE THE EQUIVALENT OF 26 FULL TIME EMPLOYEES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 721,474 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet42,494,472
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
48
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
118
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
34
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
34
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
PA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDONALD LUTOVSKY1 NORTH LINDEN STREET   DUQUESNE,PA15110 (412) 460-3663
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) LORI ASHBY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.20
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) MONTY BEDI......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) MARVA BROWN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) RANDY CORNELIUS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) WILLIAM M COTTER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.10
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) ROCCO D'ANGELO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) LISA FLORO......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.10
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) ANNE FOULKES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) HENRY GORMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.20
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) TERRI GOULD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) SUSAN GROMIS KAPLAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES GROSJEAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) DR RODERICK L HARRIS......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) IMOGENE HINES......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (ENTERED 01/2016)
 0.20
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) MICHAEL HERALD......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) KEN JOHNSTON......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) ABASS KAMARA......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SUZIE LACHUT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) CAROLINE LEE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) GREGORY LINTNER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.60
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ED MCCALLISTER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JIM MCDONALD........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) PATRICIA MCELLIGOTT........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) JOHN MCINTYRE........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (ENTERED 01/2016)
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) GARY MULHOLLAND........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (ENTERED 01/2016)
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) MICHAEL MULLEN........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) CAROL ROBINSON........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) JEAN RUSH........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (ENTERED 01/2016)
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) MIM SEIDEL........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) DAVE SHARICK........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (ENTERED 01/2016)
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JANEL SKELLEY........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (ENTERED 01/2016)
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) LAURA SOLLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) ED STEINMETZ........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) MATT SWIDER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER (EXITED 01/2016)
 0.20
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) REV DAVID TAYLOR........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) DON ZIEGLER........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 0.40
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) KEVIN T HOLDEN........................................................................
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
 0.10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) HERB SHEAR........................................................................
EMERITUS BOARD MEMBER
 0.10
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) MEL STEALS........................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(40) GEORGE MCGRADY........................................................................
BOARD VICE CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(41) MAUREEN SWEENEY........................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(42) AMY LEWIS........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(43) LISA SCALES........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 55.00
.......................   		    X       151,631 0 19,030
(44) DONALD LUTOVSKY........................................................................
CHIEF FIN. OFFICER
 48.00
.......................   		    X       93,553 0 21,210
(45) TRACI WEATHERFORD-BROWN........................................................................
CHIEF DEV. OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       85,060 0 2,244
(46) RON CICHOWICZ EXITED 82015........................................................................
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
 42.00
.......................   		    X       86,195 0 20,563
(47) LAURA RANDOLPH EXITED 092015........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
 42.00
.......................   		    X       93,977 0 14,081
(48) JUSTIN LEE ENTERED 012016........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
 45.00
.......................   		    X       0 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 510,416 0 77,128
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CONNECTIVE MEDIALP

189 FORT COUCH RD SUITE 410
PITTSBURGH,PA15241 		ADVERTISING/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 321,543
RUSS REID COMPANY

2 N LAKE AVENUE SUITE 600
PASADENA,CA91101 		DIRECT MAIL SERIVCE 244,675
NEWPORT CREATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

33 RAILROAD AVE SUITE 1
DUXBURY,MA02332 		DIRECT MAIL SERIVCE 201,559
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 184,204
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 222,251
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 7,470,170
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 35,627,008
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 25,959,013
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 43,503,633
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a WHOLESALE FOOD PROGRAM 900099 2,680,965 2,680,965    
b SHARED MAINTENANCE FEES 900099 287,437 287,437    
c TRUCKING SERVICES 900099 58,711 58,711    
d MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 14,102 14,102    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 3,041,215
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 86,048     86,048
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   102,981
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   102,890
c Gain or (loss)   91
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 91     91
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 222,251of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 187,670
b Less: direct expenses ...b 246,154
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -58,484   -58,484
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 14,021     14,021
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 14,021
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 46,586,524 3,041,215 0 41,676
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 682,356 271,423 329,799 81,134
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 3,779,601 2,977,160 584,004 218,437
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 219,079 179,333 28,590 11,156
9 Other employee benefits ....... 780,601 672,282 88,337 19,982
10 Payroll taxes ........... 350,682 272,798 57,564 20,320
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ........... 48,493   48,493  
d Lobbying ........... 20,865 20,865    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 489,053 489,053
f Investment management fees ...... 16,128   16,128  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 273,715 169,038 74,928 29,749
12 Advertising and promotion .... 144,363 67,884 76,479  
13 Office expenses ....... 618,856 455,501 45,070 118,285
14 Information technology ...... 133,942 73,244 29,083 31,615
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 301,349 290,833 7,874 2,642
17 Travel ............ 79,944 66,297 9,473 4,174
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 52,546 44,575 5,776 2,195
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 21,303 15,707 4,233 1,363
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 551,086 522,573 20,572 7,941
23 Insurance ... 71,395 67,982 2,554 859
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a FOOD DISTRIBUTION 35,671,048 35,671,048    
b FREIGHT AND TRUCKING 421,571 421,532 38 1
c AGENCY SUPPORT 192,499 186,573 500 5,426
d MEMBERSHIP & SUBSCRIPTI 43,327 19,073 17,908 6,346
e All other expenses 78,841 28,751 49,811 279
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 45,042,643 42,494,472 1,497,214 1,050,957
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,765,639 1 4,442,707
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,297,019 2 1,412,557
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 507,528 3 722,577
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 208,183 4 274,601
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 2,102,653 8 1,935,745
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 62,514 9 32,708
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 10,439,203
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 6,809,119 3,860,575 10c 3,630,084
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 4,495,811 11 4,464,222
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 15,299,922 16 16,915,201
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 925,892 17 994,857
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 879,557 19 971,796
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,805,449 26 1,966,653
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 12,056,734 27 13,123,113
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 1,437,739 28 1,825,435
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 13,494,473 33 14,948,548
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 15,299,922 34 16,915,201
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
46,586,524
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
45,042,643
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,543,881
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
13,494,473
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-101,306
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
11,500
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
14,948,548
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 36,283,900 37,733,949 40,478,811 41,294,208 43,503,633 199,294,501
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 36,283,900 37,733,949 40,478,811 41,294,208 43,503,633 199,294,501
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).. 7,088,494
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 192,206,007
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 36,283,900 37,733,949 40,478,811 41,294,208 43,503,633 199,294,501
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 77,757 80,471 74,489 84,588 86,048 403,353
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 171,148 139,521 195,362 175,722 201,691 883,444
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 200,581,298
12
12
13,508,915
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.820 %
15
15
95.320 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
  		Employer identification number
25-1420599
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
  		Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
  		Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ............................................... 16,692  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 4,173  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 20,865  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 45,021,778  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 45,042,643  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 209 6,343 20,410 20,865 47,827
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 167 5,074 16,328 16,692 38,261
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   332,699 332,699
b Buildings   7,025,422 4,451,938 2,573,484
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   1,339,177 1,118,410 220,767
e Other ...   1,741,905 1,238,771 503,134
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 3,630,084
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 46,742,872
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -101,306
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 11,500
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 246,154
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 156,348
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 46,586,524
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 46,586,524
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 45,288,797
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 246,154
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 246,154
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 45,042,643
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 45,042,643

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE FOOD BANK IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509 OF THE IRC. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS RECORDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOOD BANK'S STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AT JUNE 30, 2016 AND 2015 DO NOT INCLUDE ANY LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS; FURTHER, THE FOOD BANK HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. THE FOOD BANK'S POLICY IS TO RECORD INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNREOCGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF INCURRED OR ASSESSED. THE FOOD BANK IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION OF ITS TAX RETURNS FOR YEARS BEFORE 2013.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 246,154.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 246,154.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
RUSS REID COMPANY
2 N LAKE AVE SUITE 600
 
PASADENA, CA91101 		DIRECT MAIL AND STRATEGY & PLANNING   No 2,604,083 489,053 2,115,030
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 2,604,083 489,053 2,115,030
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
PA
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

BLUES FESTIVAL
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

FEED MORE FESTIVAL
(event type) 		(c) Other events

2
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
263,139
71,898
74,884
409,921

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
75,867
71,500
74,884
222,251
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
187,272
398
 
187,670



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 45,253 11,500 18,449 75,202
7 Food and beverages . . . 27,344     27,344
8 Entertainment . . . . 49,472 46,700   96,172
9 Other direct expenses . . . 26,610 14,808 6,018 47,436
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 246,154
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -58,484
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
26,610
14,808
6,018
47,436


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE G, PART II, REPORTING FUNDRAISING REVENUE GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK'S FUNDRAISING EVENT GENERATED CONTRIBUTION AND QUID PRO QUO REVENUE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FORM 990, SCHEDULE G INSTRUCTIONS, CONTRIBUTION REVENUE RECEIVED IN CONNECTION WITH A FUNDRAISING EVENT IS SUBTRACTED FROM THE EVENT'S GROSS RECEIPTS AND REPORTED AS CONTRIBUTION REVENUE IN THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE. THE BALANCE IS REFERRED TO AS GROSS INCOME ON SCHEDULE G, PART II, LINE 3. EXPENSES DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH THE FUNDRAISING EVENT ARE SUBTRACTED FROM GROSS INCOME AND OFTEN CREATE THE MISTAKEN IMPRESSION THAT THE EVENT WAS NOT A FINANCIAL SUCCESS. THE FOOD BANK BELIEVES THAT THE FOLLOWING IS A MORE ACCURATE PRESENTATION OF THE FINANCIAL RESULTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDRAISING EVENT: GROSS RECEIPTS $409,921 LESS: EXPENSES ($246,154) NET FUNDRAISING REVENUE $163,767
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1LISA SCALESCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 132,440
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0 		18,760
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0 		431
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0 		10,060
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0 		8,970
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0 		170,661
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0 		0
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0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3 THE BOARD CHAIR, BOARD VICE CHAIR AND A MEMBER OF THE BOARD MEET ANNULLY TO EVALUATE THE CEO OF THE ORGAINIZATION AND TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE. TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE, SALARY RANGES AND DATA FROM OTHER COMPARABLE FOOD BANKS THROUGHTOUT THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK AS WELL AS FROM WITHIN THE REGION'S HUMAN SERVICES NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ARE UTILIZED. UPON EVALUATION AND DELIBERATION OF THIS INFORMATION THE COMMITTEE ADVANCES THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL
PART I, LINE 5 THE CEO RECEIVED A BONUS OF $18,760 BASED ON ACHIEVED STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES: (1) REVENUE AND AWARENESS; AND (2) ORGANIZATIONAL STRATEGIES AND OBJECTIVES.
PART I, LINE 7 THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED A NON-FIXED BONUS: CFO - $2,000 CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - $2,000
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 22 104,103 FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ... X 444 25,851,910 AVG. WHOLESALE VALUE
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( FOOD VOUCHERS ) X 1 3,000 N/A
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
2
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION CALCULATES DONATED FOOD ON A MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 15,207,006 POUNDS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS. THE AMOUNTS RECORDED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENT THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Inspection
Name of the organization
GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
 
Employer identification number

25-1420599
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM - THROUGH THE REGULAR FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, THE FOOD BANK ACCEPTS GOVERNMENT COMMODITIES, PRODUCE, FOOD AND NON FOOD GROCERY PRODUCTS DONATED BY BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL FOOD MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, AS WELL AS CONCERNED COMMUNITY INDIVIDUALS WHO CONDUCT LOCAL FOOD DRIVES. IN ADDITION TO THE GOVERNMENT COMMODITIES AND DONATED PRODUCT, THE FOOD BANK PURCHASED 29 PERCENT OF THE FOOD IT DISTRIBUTED IN FY 2015-16. ADDITIONALLY AGENCIES HAVE THE OPTION TO PURCHASE PRODUCTS FROM THE FOOD BANK'S WHOLESALE BUYING PROGRAM. THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF THE FOOD BANK'S OPERATIONS APPROXIMATELY 27,963,974 POUNDS OF GROCERY PRODUCTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF MORE THAN 400 AGENCIES DURING FY 2015-16. MORE THAN 12,124,871 POUNDS OF THAT PRODUCT WAS DISTRIBUTED IN OUR REGIONAL AREA OUTSIDE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY. OUR SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCUREMENT OF FOOD AND GROCERY ITEMS, AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS. KEY PROGRAMS ARE LISTED BELOW: PRODUCE TO PEOPLE: ESTABLISHED IN 2006 TO MOVE PRODUCE, PERISHABLE FOOD, AND OCCASIONALLY OVERSTOCKED ITEMS OFF THE WAREHOUSE SHELVES BEFORE THEY GO TO WASTE AND DISTRIBUTE THEM DIRECTLY TO PEOPLE IN NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGH NEED. THIS PROGRAM ALSO HELPS TO CLOSE THE GAP IN AREAS WHERE PANTRIES MAY HAVE LIMITED STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION CAPABILITIES. THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 3.13 MILLION POUNDS AT 17 SITES IN EIGHT COUNTIES IN FY 2015-16. DROP N GO: PILOT REVISION OF PRODUCE TO PEOPLE, BUT ONE IN WHICH OUR MEMBER AGENCIES RECEIVE A MONTHLY DROP OF FRESH PRODUCE AND OTHER GROCERY ITEMS, AND OUR MEMBER AGENCIES, RATHER THAN FOOD BANK VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, DISTRIBUTE THE PRODUCT. IN FY 2015-16, 41,308 POUNDS WERE DISTRIBUTED VIA DROP N GO. THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP): USDA PROGRAM BENEFITING AT-NEED SENIORS. IN FY 2015-16, CSFP DISTRIBUTED SENIOR BOXES TO APPROXIMATELY 6,000 SENIOR CITIZENS EACH MONTH IN ALLEGHENY, ARMSTRONG, BEAVER, GREENE, LAWRENCE AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. THE COMMUNITY TABLE PROGRAM (CT): CONNECTS RESTAURANTS, CATERERS AND OTHER FOOD SERVICES WITH ON-SITE FEEDING AGENCIES IN THEIR AREA AND ESTABLISHES THE DONATION OF SCHEDULED PREPARED MEALS. IN 2015-16, 159,273 MEALS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH COMMUNITY TABLE. THE RETAIL STORE DONATION PROGRAM: ONGOING DONATION PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES 180 RETAIL STORES. UNSOLD FOOD PRODUCTS AS WELL AS MEAT THAT HAS BEEN FROZEN BEFORE ITS 'BEST IF USED BY' DATE IS PICKED UP, RETURNED, INSPECTED AND REDISTRIBUTED TO OUR NETWORK OF MORE THAN 400 AGENCIES. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2008, A TOTAL OF 30,808,000 POUNDS OF FOOD HAS BEEN DONATED BY OUR RETAIL STORES; 5,808,422 POUNDS WERE DONATED IN FY 2015-16. LOCAL FARM DONATIONS: LOCAL FARMS DONATE EXCESS AND SECONDS TO THE FOOD BANK THROUGHOUT THE GROWING SEASON THROUGH FARM PICK-UPS, OR BY DONATING AT THE END OF A FARMERS' MARKET DIRECTLY TO A MEMBER AGENCY THROUGH THE FARMERS' MARKET CONNECTION PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN FARMERS HAVE FINISHED THEIR HARVESTING, THE GLEANING PROGRAM ORGANIZES VOLUNTEERS TO HARVEST THE EXCESS. LARGE SCALE GROWERS ALSO PICK AND PACK PRODUCE FOR DONATION TO THE FOOD BANK AND THE GROWER IS REIMBURSED FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DONATION. MORE THAN 650,000 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE CAME TO THE FOOD BANK IN FY 2015-16 THROUGH THESE FARMING CONNECTIONS. PRODUCE PROGRAM: IN ADDITION TO OUR LOCAL FARM DONORS, THE FOOD BANK WORKS WITH PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS, WHOLESALERS, OTHER FOOD BANKS AND PRODUCE BROKERS AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL TO PROCURE PRODUCE DONATIONS. THE FOOD BANK OCCASIONALLY INCURS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE DONATIONS. MORE THAN SIX MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE MOVED THROUGH THE FOOD BANK IN FY 2015-16. COMMUNITY HARVEST PROGRAM: ENCOURAGES BACKYARD GARDENERS TO GROW PRODUCE SPECIFICALLY FOR DONATION AND TO DONATE THEIR EXCESS FRESH PRODUCE DIRECTLY TO MEMBER AGENCIES. UNDER THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, THE NUTRITION EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PREVENTS WASTING EFFORT, MONEY AND PRODUCT BY DEFTLY MATCHING FOOD WITH PEOPLE, PROVIDING RECIPES, AND CONDUCTING COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT AGENCIES AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS SERVING LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE: CHOOSING HEALTHY OPTIONS PROGRAM (CHOP): PROMOTES THE ACQUISITION, DISTRIBUTION, AND CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHIER FOOD. THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO INCREASE THE PERCENTAGE OF HEALTHY FOODS AVAILABLE ON THE FOOD BANK'S INVENTORY AND TO EDUCATE FOOD BANK, AGENCY, AND PARTNER DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATION STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND EMERGENCY FOOD RECIPIENTS ON THE NUTRITIONAL QUALITY OF DIFFERENT FOODS AND CHOOSING A HEALTHY DIET. ALSO, IT HELPS INCREASE CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHIER FOOD AMONG NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK EMERGENCY FOOD RECIPIENTS. CHOP INCLUDES A FOOD RANKING SYSTEM THAT IDENTIFIES THE HEALTHIEST FOOD CHOICES ON THE INVENTORY AND IS USED AS A TEACHING TOOL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF HEALTHIER FOODS BY FOOD SOURCING STAFF AT THE FOOD BANK AND AGENCY STAFF WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ORDERING FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE COMMUNITY. THE CHOP SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY SEVERAL OTHER FOOD BANKS IN THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK. KIDS COOK (KC): PROVIDES HANDS ON COOKING AND NUTRITION EDUCATION CLASSES TO CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, AND SUMMER DAY CAMPS IN OUR REGION. THESE CLASSES FOCUS ON AREAS WHERE A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH. DURING FY 2015-16, THE DEPARTMENT UPDATED THE CURRICULUM TO FOCUS ON MYPLATE FOOD GROUPS AND EXPANDED THE STRUCTURE TO A SIX-PART CLASS. KC LED 200 KIDS COOK SESSIONS, REACHING 2,518 STUDENTS. THE COOKING, ACTIVITY, AND NUTRITION (CAN) NEWSLETTER: DISTRIBUTED TO EVERY PANTRY CLIENT IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY AND PANTRY CLIENTS IN OUR REGIONAL COUNTIES. WITH AN AVERAGE CIRCULATION OF MORE THAN 21,425 COPIES, THIS IS THE PRIMARY METHOD BY WHICH WE PROVIDE NUTRITION EDUCATION TO OUR CLIENTELE. EACH ISSUE PROVIDES NUTRITION/COOKING TIPS, RECIPES USING OUR AVAILABLE INVENTORY, AND TIPS FOR LEADING AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE OR CONNECTING WITH OTHER AVAILABLE RESOURCES SUCH AS PRODUCE TO PEOPLE. RECIPE CARDS: PROVIDE OUR CLIENTELE WITH SPECIFIC COOKING TIPS AND RECIPE ADVICE. THE FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS PROVIDE CLIENTS WITH HOW-TO COOKING TIPS AND A GLIMPSE AT WHAT A RECIPE SHOULD LOOK LIKE AT VARIOUS STAGES. THIS PACKAGES A DEMONSTRATION AND A CLASS INTO A FORMAT THAT CLIENTS CAN FOLLOW ALONG WITH IN THEIR OWN KITCHENS AND MAKES IT EASIER FOR SOMEONE TO USE AN UNFAMILIAR INGREDIENT. THE PHOTOGRAPHS MAKE THE RECIPES MORE ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH LOW ENGLISH LITERACY SKILLS. DURING FY 2015-16, WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 235,800 CARDS FEATURING 30 DIFFERENT RECIPES. LITERATURE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: DESIGNED FOR SENIOR CITIZENS RECEIVING ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE CSFP. PERSONS RECEIVING CSFP BOXES GET A BALANCED VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD. SOME OF THE ITEMS MAY BE UNFAMILIAR TO RECIPIENTS OR PERSONS MAY BE STRUGGLING WITH ISSUES RELATED TO COOKING FOR A HOUSEHOLD THAT HAS BEEN REDUCED TO ONE OR TWO PERSONS. NUTRITION LITERATURE INCLUDED IN CSFP BOXES ADDRESS THESE CONCERNS AND GIVES RECIPIENTS RECIPES TO HELP THEM INTERPRET THE INGREDIENTS THEY RECEIVE INTO TASTY, HEALTHFUL MEALS. FOOD SAFETY FOR FOOD PANTRIES: WE RELY ON A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 400 AGENCIES TO DISTRIBUTE GROCERIES TO PEOPLE IN NEED. IN ORDER TO MITIGATE RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, WE PROVIDE TRAINING TO ALL PANTRIES THAT DISTRIBUTE GROCERIES DIRECTLY TO CONSUMERS. THESE CLASSES SPECIFICALLY ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO AVOIDING TIME/TEMPERATURE ABUSE AND CROSS-CONTAMINATION. THEY ADDRESS A NEED FOR FOOD SAFETY TRAINING THAT SPEAKS TO WHAT OUR PANTRIES EXPERIENCE AND IS GEARED TOWARD EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF GROCERIES. AGENCIES PREPARING OR SERVING FOOD TO CLIENTS RECEIVE RESTAURANT-LEVEL CERTIFICATION IN SAFE PREPARATION TECHNIQUES. AN ONLINE FORMAT FOR THESE CLASSES WAS LAUNCHED IN APRIL. DURING THE COURSE OF FY 2015-16, 247 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN THE TRAINING, THE MAJORITY OF THEM ATTENDING IN-PERSON CLASSES. REPACK PROGRAM: OUR REPACK CENTER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN OUR FACILITY, MAKES A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS CONSUMER FRIENDLY SO THAT WE MAY DISTRIBUTE THEM TO OUR MEMBER NETWORK WHO THEN CAN DISTRIBUTE THEM TO THE FAMILIES THAT THEY SERVICE. THE REPACK CENTER HANDLES MORE THAN 450,000 POUNDS OF GROCERY PRODUCT EACH MONTH. FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO PEOPLE IN NEED, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME DIVERSE POPULATIONS ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE AND RELEVANCE OF COMMUNITY SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B NETWORK OUTREACH PROGRAM - THE OUTREACH TO OUR NETWORK OF FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOCUSES ON PROVIDING QUALITY PRODUCT, SERVICE AND EQUAL ACCESS TO FOOD ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE PEOPLE IN NEED WITHIN OUR 11-COUNTY SERVICE AREA. IN ADDITION TO THE OUTREACH EFFORTS, THE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT TEAM IS CHARGED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE FOOD BANK'S RELATIONSHIP NETWORK OF MORE THAN 400 AGENCIES THAT SERVE AS EMERGENCY OR REGULAR FOOD DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SITES AND ON-SITE FEEDING PROGRAMS. THIS TEAM MONITORS AGENCIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH CLIENT INCOME GUIDELINES, SAFE FOOD HANDLING, FACILITY STORAGE AND SAFETY, PARTICIPATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERALLY-FUNDED MEAL AND SNACK PROGRAMS, ORDERING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE FOOD BANK ALSO SECURES GRANTS TO HELP MEMBER AGENCIES OBTAIN OR UPGRADE EQUIPMENT LIKE REFRIGERATORS, SHELVING, COMPUTERS AND PRINTERS. WE BUILD THE CAPACITY OF MEMBER AGENCIES BY PROVIDING TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AN ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, AND INFORMATION ABOUT ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES THAT MAY PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE CLIENTS THEY SERVE. THE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT TEAM WORKS TO STRENGTHEN AND BETTER USE OUR ESTABLISHED PARTNER DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATIONS (PDOS) AND REDISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATIONS (RDOS) IN BOTH THE URBAN AND 10 RURAL COUNTIES OF OUR SERVICE AREA. THE PDOS AND RDOS INCLUDE SMALLER FOOD BANKS AND PROGRAMS LOCATED IN ALLEGHENY, WASHINGTON AND GREENE COUNTIES, THE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES IN ARMSTRONG, FAYETTE AND INDIANA COUNTIES, A SALVATION ARMY BRANCH IN BEAVER COUNTY AND A SMALL FOOD BANK IN CAMBRIA COUNTY THAT SERVES CAMBRIA AND SOMERSET COUNTIES. WE HELP EACH PARTNER BUILD ITS OWN CAPACITY BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND TRAINING MODELS FOR STAFF/VOLUNTEERS ON: * ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING AN EFFICIENT FOOD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM * MANAGING REQUIRED CLIENT AND INCOME DOCUMENTATION PAPERWORK * RECRUITING AND RETAINING VOLUNTEERS * IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE * BOARD DEVELOPMENT * BUILDING A DONOR BASE THROUGH DIRECT MAIL AND OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES BY LEADING A COMPREHENSIVE, EFFECTIVE, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN EFFORT, THE FOOD BANK WILL ACHIEVE NOT ONLY ITS STATED ORGANIZATIONAL OBJECTIVES, BUT WILL ALSO HELP PROVIDE STABILITY OF OUR NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE LONG-TERM WELL-BEING OF COMMUNITIES. THE FOOD BANK WILL BE BETTER POSITIONED TO TARGET RESOURCES WHERE THEY WILL BE MOST EFFECTIVE AND HAVE AN ESTABLISHED NETWORK OF COMMUNITY ADVOCATES AND ACTIVISTS FOCUSED ON ELIMINATING HUNGER IN OUR REGION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FOOD SECURITY PARTNERSHIP (SPSFP): CREATED TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE HUNGER IN SOUTHWESTERN PA BY INCREASING PARTICIPATION IN FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING COMMUNITY LED EFFORTS TO IMPROVE FOOD SECURITY AND FACILITATING COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER SERVE OUR HUNGRY NEIGHBORS. THE STRATEGY BEHIND THIS WORK INVOLVES ENGAGING PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS FROM A VARIETY OF SECTORS (E.G. NONPROFIT, FOR-PROFIT, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATION, AND FAITH-BASED) TO REACH OUT TO THE PEOPLE THEY ALREADY SERVE WITH FOOD ASSISTANCE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION, ENCOURAGE THEIR MEMBERS TO SUPPORT FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, AND PARTICIPATE IN COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN THE SECTORS. THE PARTNERSHIP PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON INCREASING UTILIZATION OF SNAP, SCHOOL MEALS AND THE SFSP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO CONSIST OF THE BOARD CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, THE IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR AND TWO AT-LARGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR AND THE TWO AT-LARGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH INDIVIDUALS MAY BE ELECTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR TERM. EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SUCH COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND MAY EXERCISE, DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXCEPT THAT THE EXCEUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL NOT HAVE THE POWER TO AMEND OR REPEAL THE BYLAWS OR TO ADOPT NEW BYLAWS; TO FILL VACANCIES IN, CHANGE THE NUMBER OF, OR REMOVE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; OR TO DISSOLVE, REMOVE MEMBERS OR CHANGE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; OR TO AMEND OR REPEAL ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH BY ITS TERMS SHALL NOT BE AMENDABLE OR REPEALABLE. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO SUPERVISE THE OPERATIONS OF THE FOOD BANK BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ANNUALLY REVIEW, USING COMPARATIVE DATA, AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT, THE OFFICERS AND THE KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE FOOD BANK. ANY ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE RATIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS MEETING NEXT FOLLOWING THE ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 BYLAWS SECTION 3.2 WAS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS IN ORDER TO ALIGN WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TERMS OF THE OFFICERS: THE IMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR AND THE TWO (2) AT-LARGE COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR A TERM OF TWO YEARS INSTEAD OF ONE YEAR; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT SUCH INDIVIDUALS MAY BE APPOINTED INSTEAD OF ELECTED FOR AN ADDITIONAL TWO YEAR TERM INSTEAD OF ONE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 PRIOR TO THE FORM 990 BEING FILED, IT WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE FOOD BANK'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL IN TURN PROVIDE A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOOD BANK'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH FISCAL YEAR. IN ADDITION, UPON BEGINNING THEIR TERM, EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. THE CEO'S ASSISTANT TRACKS THE RECEIPT OF THE STATEMENTS AND SUBMITS THE STATEMENTS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW. UPON REVIEW OF THE STATEMENTS, ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD CHAIR. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE OUTLINED IN THE POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, AND A MEMBER OF THE BOARD MEET ANNUALLY TO EVALUATE THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. TO ASSIST THE COMMITTEE SALARY RANGES AND DATA FROM OTHER COMPARABLE FOOD BANKS THROUGHOUT THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK AS WELL AS FROM WITHIN THE REGION'S HUMAN SERVICES NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY (STUDY PROVIDED BY THE UNITED WAY AND THE BAYER CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT) ARE UTILIZED. UPON EVALUATION AND DELIBERATION OF THIS INFORMATION THE COMMITTEE ADVANCES THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOOD BANK'S ANNUAL WRITTEN REPORT CONTAINS A SUMMARY OF THE MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL POSITION. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE PROCESS INVOLVING OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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