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← UNITED FOOD BANK

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by UNITED FOOD BANK.

Totals

Total revenue
$52,955,668
Total expenses
$51,014,922
Contributions and grants received
$52,223,377
Grants paid
$43,431,248
Program service revenue
$189,604
Investment income
$442,628
Other revenue
$100,059
Total assets, end of year
$25,305,560
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,026,176
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$22,279,384
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$48,157,880
Management and general expenses
$1,231,866
Fundraising expenses
$1,625,176
Program service expenses (Part III)
$48,157,880

Program services were 94.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $2,461

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $54,544

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $3,748,085

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $48,418,287

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $42,704,827

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SHARED MAINTENANCE

    total $70,588 · related or exempt $70,588

  • 2b · Program service revenue: FOOD BOXES

    total $119,016 · related or exempt $119,016

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $368,609 · excluded $368,609

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $64,569

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $113,837

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$49,268 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$49,268 · unrelated business -$15,909 · excluded -$33,359

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $13,032 · other assets $79,999

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $19,012

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $13,032 · other assets $60,987

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $74,019 · excluded $74,019

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $54,544

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $6,361

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$6,361 · excluded -$6,361

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER INCOME

    total $83,732 · excluded $83,732

  • 11b · Other revenue: MANAGEMENT FEES

    total $71,956 · excluded $71,956

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $155,688

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $43,431,248 · program services $43,431,248

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $474,338 · management and general $474,338

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,327,846 · program services $1,558,862 · management and general $150,496 · fundraising $618,488

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $60,650 · program services $35,152 · management and general $12,326 · fundraising $13,172

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $491,583 · program services $229,898 · management and general $115,822 · fundraising $145,863

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $208,979 · program services $116,235 · management and general $46,684 · fundraising $46,060

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $32,253 · management and general $32,253

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $44,757 · program services $23,596 · management and general $16,929 · fundraising $4,232

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $183,869 · fundraising $183,869

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $325,942 · program services $148,881 · management and general $86,546 · fundraising $90,515

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $334,261 · program services $474 · fundraising $333,787

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $556,313 · program services $430,721 · management and general $55,065 · fundraising $70,527

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $46,781 · program services $28,069 · management and general $16,373 · fundraising $2,339

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $167,123 · program services $114,727 · management and general $30,384 · fundraising $22,012

  • 17 · Travel

    total $45,908 · program services $6,850 · management and general $30,650 · fundraising $8,408

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $128,200 · program services $50,564 · management and general $71,734 · fundraising $5,902

  • 20 · Interest

    total $82,637 · program services $76,913 · management and general $3,960 · fundraising $1,764

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $878,188 · program services $810,118 · management and general $42,771 · fundraising $25,299

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $91,519 · program services $77,889 · management and general $12,196 · fundraising $1,434

  • 24a · Other expenses: Vehicle expense

    total $421,469 · program services $421,469

  • 24b · Other expenses: warehouse expense

    total $366,506 · program services $366,506

  • 24c · Other expenses: unusable salvage

    total $95,045 · program services $95,045

  • 24d · Other expenses: Other

    total $83,261 · program services $39,496 · fundraising $43,765

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $136,246 · program services $95,167 · management and general $33,339 · fundraising $7,740

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,955,350 · end of year $1,538,304

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $6,049,765 · end of year $8,335,904

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $471,579 · end of year $343,997

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $1,923,786 · end of year $2,236,258

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $43,347 · end of year $23,460

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $14,940,265

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $4,605,924

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $10,635,637 · end of year $10,334,341

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,192,881 · end of year $2,477,996

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $17,340 · end of year $15,300

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $626,469 · end of year $1,021,958

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,568,331 · end of year $170,721

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,902,063 · end of year $1,833,497

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $17,658 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $18,740,176 · end of year $20,278,699

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,434,988 · end of year $2,000,685

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

United Food Bank unites communities to alleviate hunger.

Activities or mission (Part I)

UNITING COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER.

  • United Food Bank sources, rescues, and distributes food to a network of community partners across a 19,000+-square-mile region in Arizona, including parts of Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Navajo, and Apache Counties. In 2024, United Food Bank distributed 26.9 million pounds of food through its network of partner agencies, community food pantries, and direct service efforts. This included 13.4 million pounds of rescued food from retail and wholesale partners, reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable food system. On average, partner agencies recorded over 100,000 visits per month from individuals and families seeking food assistance. United Food Bank also assembled and distributed 469,491 emergency food bags to support neighbors facing urgent need.

    Expenses $45,903,261 · Grants $41,366,648 · Revenue $70,588

  • United Food Bank provides monthly food boxes to low-income individuals age 60 and older through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Each box includes items from all five food groups, including shelf-stable proteins, grains, fruits, vegetables, and cheese. In 2024, 38,206 senior food boxes were distributed in partnership with local agencies, helping older adults maintain a healthy diet and access consistent food support across both urban and rural areas.

    Expenses $1,965,562 · Grants $1,856,100 · Revenue $119,016

  • To address childhood hunger, United Food Bank partners with after-school and community-based programs to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks to children experiencing food insecurity. In 2024, 392,063 meals were distributed through these efforts, ensuring that children had access to reliable nourishment outside of school hours.

    Expenses $289,057 · Grants $208,500

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Cathy Chlarson

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Christina Dicksen

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5 + 1 related
  • Jennifer Holsman Tetreault

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5 + 1 related
  • Rick Warren

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Bill Warren

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cecilia Quiroz

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Adams

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chris Mason

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dave Plumb

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jason Porter

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jennifer Rivera Wargo

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • John Gibson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Julie Spilsbury

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Kisshell Wilson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Linde Harned

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1 related
  • Mike Suriano

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Raj Sistla

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Scott Kooiman

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sonia Martinez

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Srikanth Balusani

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Felicia Houston

    CFAO (Contract)

    Total calculated
    $28,800
    From this org
    $28,800
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Jason Reed

    President & CEO

    Total calculated
    $137,583
    From this org
    $134,885
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $2,698
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Megan Montalvo

    CFO (through 10/23)

    Total calculated
    $144,644
    From this org
    $140,452
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $4,192
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Rayna Palmer

    COO

    Total calculated
    $119,252
    From this org
    $115,687
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,565
    Hours/week
    35 + 5 related
  • Chariti Stern

    CPO (through 10/23)

    Total calculated
    $135,833
    From this org
    $115,767
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,066
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation
THE BOARD USES ASU LODESTAR, COMP ANALYST SURVEY DATABASE, AND FEEDING AMERICA TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE RANGE OF COMPENSATION AND WHEN CONSIDERING COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR THE CEO, THIS INFORMATION IS DOCUMENTED TO SUBSTANTIATE THE DECISION AND MAINTAINED IN THE PERSONNEL FILE. THIS PROCESS WAS MOST RECENTLY PERFORMED IN 2024.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION COMMENSURATE WITH PERFORMANCE. THE COMMITTEE USES COMPARABILITY DATA FROM NON-PROFIT CEO MARKET SURVEY AND OTHER TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • WASTE NOT INC

    501(c)(3) · FOOD RESCUE · AZ · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by UNITED FOOD BANK

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
14 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202541349349312429

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