Human Services : Food Banks, Food Pantries, and Food Distribution

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank

The link between hunger and hope

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (64.81)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 98.1%    
Administrative Expenses 0.2%    
Fundraising Expenses 1.5%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.01    
Efficiency Rating    
      (39.81)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 30.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 31.4%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.05    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $21,070,226
Other Revenue $91,016
Total Revenue $21,161,242
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $20,323,051
Administrative Expenses $52,557
Fundraising Expenses $326,447
Total Functional Expenses $20,702,055
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $459,187
   
Net Assets $6,055,708

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Contact Information

Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
5546 Choctaw Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
tel: (225) 359-9940
fax: (225) 355-1445
EIN: 72-1065318

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 2996
Baton Rouge, LA 70821

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Michael Manning President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $98,010 0.47%

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Mission

The Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank exists to service short-term, unmet food needs of individuals in the greater Baton Rouge area through existing or social service providers, churches/synagogues and other organizations. Established in 1984, the Food Bank's purpose is accomplished by supporting or providing services such as food distribution and educational programs. We provide food to more than 120 charitable agencies such as pantries, meal sites, homes, shelters, and soup kitchens. We help 7,300 people each day through the Food Bank network.

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