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

Utah Food Bank

Utah Food Bank Fights Hunger Statewide

four stars

93.38

3150 South 900 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119
tel: (801) 978-2452   Web Site
EIN: 87-0212453

Board Leadership
David Allred
Chair

CEO
Jim Yorgason
President & Chief Executive Officer

 
 
  Score
(out of 100)		 Rating
Overall Score & Rating 93.38 four stars
  Financial 90.64 four 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.
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Financial

four stars

90.64

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)		 95.6%
  Administrative Expenses 2.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.02
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.28
  Program Expenses Growth 1.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 7.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Utah Food Bank on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Utah Food Bank 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
Utah Food Bank (UT) 93.38 four stars
Ozarks Food Harvest (MO) 99.26 four stars
Golden Harvest Food Bank (GA) 91.33 four stars
Loudoun Hunger Relief (VA) 93.41 four stars
Marion Polk Food Share (OR) 88.01 three stars

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Utah Food Bank Fights Hunger Statewide. For over 100 years, the Utah Food Bank has stayed true to its mission of serving those in need throughout our state. We work tirelessly with community partners and volunteers to continue making an impact. Utah Food Bank staff, volunteers and agencies work together to gather and distribute emergency food to individuals and families experiencing the pain of hunger in Utah. The organization started in 1904 and, since 1977, Utah Food Bank has been the central hub for food collection and distribution in Utah. Our resources include a large warehouse, four semi-tractors, and eight box trucks, as well as our valuable affiliation with Feeding America. With these resources, Utah Food Bank is able to collect, store and distribute large quantities of food for the entire state of Utah.

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $72,015,745
   Federated Campaigns $224,245
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $298,423
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,878,151
Total Contributions $74,416,564
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $74,416,564
   Other Revenue $43,707
TOTAL REVENUE $74,460,271
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $68,946,861
   Administrative Expenses $1,785,592
   Fundraising Expenses $1,709,030
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $72,441,483
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,018,788
   
Net Assets $20,781,198

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
Logistics Department $66,698,713 96.7%
Food Programs and Other $2,248,148 3.3%

Ratings History
Utah Food Bank has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-06 06/01/2017 93.38 four stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 94.26 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/01/2015 89.27 three stars
2014-06 11/01/2015 88.90 three stars
2013-06 10/01/2014 96.84 four stars
2013-06 09/01/2014 96.19 four stars
2012-06 08/01/2013 97.14 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 87-0212453
Name in IRS Master File UTAH FOOD BANK
NTEE Code [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Classification [Not Provided by IRS]
NTEE Type [Not Provided by IRS]
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (575) Services for the aged (see also 153 ad 382)
(160) Aid to the handicapped (see also 031)
(569) Referral service (social agencies)
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 July, 1959
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, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013
  • June, 2012

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
$212,072 0.29% Jim Yorgason President, CEO

Utah Food Bank Fights Hunger Statewide. For over 100 years, the Utah Food Bank has stayed true to its mission of serving those in need throughout our state. We work tirelessly with community partners and volunteers to continue making an impact. Utah Food Bank staff, volunteers and agencies work together to gather and distribute emergency food to individuals and families experiencing the pain of hunger in Utah. The organization started in 1904 and, since 1977, Utah Food Bank has been the central hub for food collection and distribution in Utah. Our resources include a large warehouse, four semi-tractors, and eight box trucks, as well as our valuable affiliation with Feeding America. With these resources, Utah Food Bank is able to collect, store and distribute large quantities of food for the entire state of Utah.

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Utah Food Bank (UT) 93.38 four stars
North Texas Food Bank (TX) 92.92 four stars
Feeding Tampa Bay (FL) 89.39 three stars
Three Square (NV) 98.23 four stars
Food for Others (VA) 92.29 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Utah Food Bank
3150 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
tel: (801) 978-2452
fax: (801) 978-9565
EIN: 87-0212453

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Board Leadership

David Allred
Chair

CEO

Jim Yorgason
President & Chief Executive Officer

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