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

MANNA FoodBank

Ending hunger in Western North Carolina

four stars

98.23

627 Swannanoa River Road Asheville, NC 28805
tel: (828) 299-3663   Web Site
EIN: 58-1514800

Board Leadership
Jim Mathews
President

CEO
Hannah Randall
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 98.23 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2016 and includes data from FY2015, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 94.6%
  Administrative Expenses 2.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.02
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.32
  Program Expenses Growth 16.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 6.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by MANNA FoodBank on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by MANNA FoodBank on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
MANNA FoodBank (NC) 98.23 four stars
Toledo Northwestern Ohio Food Bank, Inc. (OH) 100.00 four stars
River City Food Bank (CA) 86.94 three stars
Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona (AZ) 93.91 four stars
Oregon Food Bank (OR) 93.11 four stars

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Founded in 1982, MANNA FoodBank links the food industry with 328 partner agencies in 16 counties of Western North Carolina. MANNA FoodBank works to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina. MANNA collects, stores, warehouses and distributes food to MANNA accredited non profits throughout 16 counties in Western North Carolina. MANNA provides direct service on a very limited basis to those struggling with hunger through our BackPack Program and Food Stamp Outreach. MANNA assists partner agencies with acquiring food to serve those facing hunger.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $23,660,179
   Federated Campaigns $132,761
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $214,906
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,840,141
Total Contributions $25,847,987
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $25,847,987
   Other Revenue $1,584,362
TOTAL REVENUE $27,432,349
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $24,231,669
   Administrative Expenses $627,598
   Fundraising Expenses $667,558
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $25,526,825
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,905,524
   
Net Assets $7,812,141

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Food Distribution $23,162,555 95.6%
Packs for Kids $590,275 2.4%
Network Capacity Improvement Project $453,937 1.9%

Ratings History
MANNA FoodBank has received 6 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2015-06 11/01/2016 98.23 four stars
2014-06 09/01/2016 100.00 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 97.17 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-06 05/01/2015 95.11 four stars
2013-06 05/01/2015 95.11 four stars
2012-06 09/01/2014 97.80 four stars
2012-06 08/01/2013 96.42 four stars
2011-06 06/01/2012 96.02 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 91.50 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 06/01/2011 88.71 three stars
2009-06 08/01/2010 78.99 two stars
2008-06 09/01/2009 71.93 two stars
2007-06 09/01/2008 74.55 two stars
2006-06 04/01/2008 78.03 two stars
2005-06 06/01/2007 78.15 two stars
2004-06 09/01/2005 88.09 three stars
2003-06 05/01/2004 83.21 three stars
2002-06 02/05/2003 86.98 three stars
2001-06 10/15/2002 94.79 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 58-1514800
Name in IRS Master File MANNA FOOD BANK INC
NTEE Code K31
NTEE Classification Food Banks, Food Pantries
NTEE Type Food, Agriculture and Nutrition
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 1984
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
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  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012
  • June, 2011

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

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Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$93,803 0.36% Cindy Threlkeld Executive Director

Founded in 1982, MANNA FoodBank links the food industry with 328 partner agencies in 16 counties of Western North Carolina. MANNA FoodBank works to involve, educate, and unite people in the work of ending hunger in Western North Carolina. MANNA collects, stores, warehouses and distributes food to MANNA accredited non profits throughout 16 counties in Western North Carolina. MANNA provides direct service on a very limited basis to those struggling with hunger through our BackPack Program and Food Stamp Outreach. MANNA assists partner agencies with acquiring food to serve those facing hunger.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
MANNA FoodBank (NC) 98.23 four stars
Philabundance (PA) 85.75 three stars
Loudoun Hunger Relief (VA) 93.41 four stars
The Society of St. Andrew (VA) 91.13 four stars
Missoula Food Bank (MT) 90.43 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

MANNA FoodBank
627 Swannanoa River Road
Asheville, NC 28805
tel: (828) 299-3663
fax: (828) 299-3664
EIN: 58-1514800

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Board Leadership

Jim Mathews
President

CEO

Hannah Randall
Executive Director

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