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

Food for Others

Feeding families, nourishing lives

four stars

92.29

2938 Prosperity Avenue Fairfax, VA 22031
tel: (703) 207-9173   Web Site
EIN: 54-1777157

Board Leadership
Edward Weiss
Board Chair

CEO
Annie Turner
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.29 four stars
  Financial 89.11 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Established in 1995, Food for Others obtains and distributes free food to the hungry of Northern Virginia and supports food programs of other community-based organizations. We provide a channel for people to help their neighbors by actively volunteering their service. Food for Others is part of Northern Virginia's safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Food for Others distributed over 2.7 million pounds of free food in FY 2011.

Established in 1995, Food for Others obtains and distributes free food to the hungry of Northern Virginia and supports food programs of other community-based organizations. We provide a channel for people to help their neighbors by actively volunteering their service. Food for Others is part of Northern Virginia's safety net for those needing food when an emergency strikes, and for the growing number of working poor who are unable to make ends meet and need to supplement their inadequate food supplies. Food for Others distributed over 2.7 million pounds of free food in FY 2011.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

89.11

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2017 and includes data from FY2016, 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)		 93.2%
  Administrative Expenses 4.3%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.02
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.46
  Program Expenses Growth -0.4%
  Liabilities to Assets 3.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Food for Others on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Food for Others 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
Food for Others (VA) 92.29 four stars
Missoula Food Bank (MT) 92.74 four stars
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano (CA) 92.42 four stars
Oregon Food Bank (OR) 93.11 four stars
Food Bank of Delaware (DE) 91.31 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $3,962,511
   Federated Campaigns $82,839
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $84,702
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,130,052
   Program Service Revenue $235,000
Total Primary Revenue $4,365,052
   Other Revenue $24,838
TOTAL REVENUE $4,389,890
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $4,129,835
   Administrative Expenses $205,889
   Fundraising Expenses $111,449
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $4,447,173
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-57,283
   
Net Assets $2,094,370

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 $4,129,835 100.0%

Ratings History
Food for Others has received 3 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-06 06/01/2017 92.29 four stars
2015-06 08/01/2016 91.81 four stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 90.71 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 83.36 three stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 81.80 three stars
2012-06 06/01/2013 89.95 three stars
2011-06 05/01/2012 97.87 four stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 91.69 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 06/01/2011 91.12 four stars
2009-06 07/01/2010 93.03 four stars
2008-06 05/01/2009 77.49 two stars
2007-06 04/01/2008 83.47 three stars
2006-06 04/01/2007 77.25 two stars
2005-06 05/01/2006 79.52 two stars
2004-06 07/01/2005 88.90 three 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 54-1777157
Name in IRS Master File FOOD FOR OTHERS INC
NTEE Code P60
NTEE Classification Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash)
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
(560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
(603) Non-financial services of facilities to other organizations
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 March, 1996
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

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).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$104,014 2.33% Roxanne Rice Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Food for Others (VA) 92.29 four stars
Food Bank for the Heartland (NE) 98.23 four stars
Rhode Island Community Food Bank (RI) 86.77 three stars
Kansas Food Bank (KS) 96.45 four stars
Feeding South Dakota (SD) 95.07 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Food for Others
2938 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031
tel: (703) 207-9173
fax: (703) 207-9204
EIN: 54-1777157

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Board Leadership

Edward Weiss
Board Chair

CEO

Annie Turner
Executive Director

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