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PO BOX 608
Neptune NJ 07754-0608
Neptune NJ | IRS ruling year: 2009 | EIN: 26-4826262
PROVIDES A SERVICE NETWORK FOR RELOCATION COMPANIES TO PICK UP NON- PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FROM THOSE WHO ARE MOVING AND DELIVER THEM TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS; ORGANIZES F ... (More)
PROVIDES A SERVICE NETWORK FOR RELOCATION COMPANIES TO PICK UP NON- PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FROM THOSE WHO ARE MOVING AND DELIVER THEM TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS; ORGANIZES FOOD DRIVES; AND RAISES AWARENESS OF THE HUNGER PROBLEM (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 80% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Move for Hunger Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Move for Hunger Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 5/5 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 5/5 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Audited - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 3.48% - 25/25 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 3.48% - 25/25 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 96.16% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 96.16% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Move for Hunger Inc.) or EIN (264826262) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Move for Hunger Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Revenue
Administrative Capacity
Grants Received
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
We were able to shift our focus in terms of Development, as planned fundraising opportunities such as in person fundraisers and the Move For Hunger Race Team were practically non-existent after March 2020.As a hunger relief and rescue focused organization, we were able to refocus our development strategies that focused on a higher number of grant awards and larger donations then expected and this allowed us to speed up the development of our fresh foods program. We did receive a PPP loan and were able to keep our full staff during this uncertain time.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
While social distancing and quarantine regulations limited all in-person events such as our Truck Pulls and traditional food drives, we were able to come up with some innovative ways to engage our network. Our Move 2 Fight Hunger Endurance event allowed our partners to bond together (virtually) and help raise funds, our adapted Front Porch Food Drive allowed supporters to safely host a food drive right at home- over 90,000 pounds have been collected and delivered so far!-, and our efforts to start rescuing fresh and frozen food increased significantly as the need grew. There were a lot less traditional food drives as offices and schools were cautious and larger food rescues from events such as marathons were not available as events were either cancelled, postponed, or very stripped down.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
We were able to engage our network of relocation professionals and transport food to help with larger food pick ups, whether delivering supplies to a food bank in need or helping to bring items to those working on the front lines. By summer of 2020, our team was able to refocus from in-person events and develop other ways of getting food to those in need. We were able to engage with a larger audience.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
Being virtual has allowed our organization to embraced our new "Front Porch Food Drive", bringing the traditional food drive into the home in addition to public spaces like schools and offices. We were also able to expand our fresh food rescue pilot into a full program where we are currently looking to expand our partnerships with local organizations across the country that work with farmers for fresh and cold storage solutions. Virtual fundraising events, such as our Move 2 Fight Hunger Event, allow many more people to engage with our cause and we plan to offer virtual or hybrid options in the future.
Not Currently Scored
Move for Hunger Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Move for Hunger Inc. reported its largest program on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
FOUGHT HUNGER THROUGH THE DONATION OF UNOPENED FOOD FROM PEOPLE WHO ARE MOVING OR RELOCATING. IN 2019, 3,639,375 POUNDS OF FOOD WERE COLLECTED FOR FOOD BANKS.
Move for Hunger Inc. has earned a 85% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - No Data Available - UnscoredConstituent Feedback - No Data Available - Unscored
Constituent Feedback and Listening Practice data are not available for this organization. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 85/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 85/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization's score of 85 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 5 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (2/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (3/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Move for Hunger Inc. has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Move For Hunger is a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. We have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of Move For Hunger also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
A world where food is not wasted and everyone has enough to eat.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Expand our fresh food recovery program
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Scale our mutlifamily program to 4,000 properties nationwide.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Increase our mover network and grow engagement
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Every employee is provided with a stipend to be used to learn new skills that they can bring back to the organization. Many employees have taken advantage of online and in-person courses and certifications. We have also recently offered a DEI course for both staff, management, and board to help with professional growth and awareness. We intend to continue to expand upon this training with additional ones throughout the year.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Move For Hunger has been effective over the years mobilizing entire industries (moving, corporate housing, relocation, multifamily) and their membership to help us in our mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste. Prior to Covid, we attended 30+ tradeshows annually working to educate, train, and recognize companies working with us to feed their communities. In 2022 we hope to be back on the road offering live events again as well as virtual events when appropriate. We plan on attending conferences and tradeshows again to help grow our network and bring awareness to the issues of hunger and food waste.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
While 2021 continued to be a year of adjustment, we took what we learned from the previous year and applied them to make the most impact. As an organization we continued to remain a largely remote team. Tools such as Slack, Asana, and Salesforce allowed up to successfully communicate internally and externally. Our Mover Members saw an extended “busy season”, seeing a large demand caused by delayed moves and home purchases. Members continued to execute the program and help with large rescues when requested. The MultiFamily program grew exponentially, as 2020 caused a halt with many restrictions in place. 2021 saw the return of many in person events and engagement activities and we more than doubled the amount of properties that collected food. This program saw its most impactful year, collecting over 125,000 lbs. The fresh food initiative blossomed. More than 700,000 lbs. of food was transported to food banks and pantries across the US and Canada. A pilot was launched with a NJ farm to help rescue food that would have been left to rot. We also teamed up with other hunger relief organizations to transport fresh food during the year. Finally, we continued to expand on virtual event opportunities like virtual food drives, our Move 2 Fight Hunger endurance challenge, and our educational SNAP challenge, that focused on employee engagement and CSR. As our organization continues to adapt to what our ‘new normal’ will look like, we hope that with all of the positive achievements we have been able to have, despite the last 2 challenging years, we can remain creative, innovative, and continue to do our work to fight hunger & food waste throughout the US & Canada, one move at a time.
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