Connecticut Foodshare Inc

Organization Overview

Connecticut Foodshare Inc is located in Wallingford, CT. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (K31) the organization is classified as: Food Banks & Pantries, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Connecticut Foodshare Inc employed 148 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut Foodshare Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Connecticut Foodshare Inc generated $99.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $110.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2022, Connecticut Foodshare Inc has awarded 55 individual grants totaling $147,454,011. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE IS TO DELIVER AN INFORMED AND EQUITABLE RESPONSE TO HUNGER BY MOBILIZING COMMUNITY PARTNERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND SUPPORTERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FOOD COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION - DURING THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023, CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE DISTRIBUTED OVER 40 MILLION MEALS TO COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT SERVE PEOPLE IN NEED, INCLUDING FOOD PANTRIES, COMMUNITY KITCHENS AND MOBILE SITES. WE PARTNER WITH THE FOOD INDUSTRY - RETAILERS, FARMERS, AND MAUFACTURERS - TO RECLAIM SAFE FOOD THAT IS NOT SALABLE AND DISTRIBUTE IT TO LOCAL PROGRAMS THAT SERVE FAMILIES, CHILDREN, SENIORS, AND OTHERS IN NEED. WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE.


OUTREACH - IN ADDITION TO DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS, SOLVING AN ISSUE AS COMPLEX AS HUNGER REQUIRES DIFFERENT PARTS OF OUR COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TOWARDS LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS. CONNECTICUT FOODSHARE RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT HUNGER TO MOBILIZE COMMUNITY ACTION AND CONDUCTS OUTREACH WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE PEOPLE WHO PARTICIPATE IN FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jason Jakubowski
President And CEO
$291,114
Jeff Bartholomay
CFO
$188,121
Beverly Catchpole
Chief Development Officer
$162,998
Leonard S Kemp
Chief Operations Officer
$163,128
Chris O'rourke
Chief Network & Program Officer
$159,586
Johanna Fitzgerald
Chief People Officer
$149,320

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Feeding America
Food Purchases
$5,385,352
Asca Group Insurance
Insurance
$1,638,301
Rkd Group
Direct Mail
$1,021,334
Broccoli Associates Inc
Food Purchases
$895,736
The Food Exchange
Food Purchases
$821,654
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$370,777
Related organizations$0
Government grants $14,976,386
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$83,155,487
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $74,570,887
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$98,502,650
Total Program Service Revenue$570,389
Investment income $850,248
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$23,416
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $99,948,243

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Foodshare Inc has awarded $76,695,402 in support to 48 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN FULFILLMENT OF ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF CLIENT CHOICE AND INCREASE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD\

$75,231,402

ACCESS COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

PURPOSE: MOBILE FOOD PANTRY

$141,000

ALLIANCE FOR LIVING INC

PURPOSE: ESSENTIALS FOR LIFE FOOD PANTRY

$7,700

ALTERNATIVE SERVICES INC OF CONNECTICUT

PURPOSE: ALTERNATIVE SERVICES, CT INC.

$13,600

BLOOMFIELD CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF CONNECTICUT)

PURPOSE: BLOOMFIELD COMMUNITY KITCHEN

$13,500

BEULAH HEIGHTS SOCIAL INTEGRATION PROGRAM (BEULAH HEIGHTS CHURCH)

PURPOSE: HELPING HANDS FOOD PANTRY

$14,600
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc
Boston, MA
$187,976,800
Connecticut Foodshare Inc
Wallingford, CT
$99,948,243
Regional Food Bank Of N E Ny Inc
Latham, NY
$97,549,848
Connecticut Foodshare Inc
Bloomfield, CT
$52,446,003
Feedmore Western New York Inc
Buffalo, NY
$37,764,675
Food Bank Of Central New York
Syracuse, NY
$38,127,916
Feeding Westchester Inc
Elmsford, NY
$34,270,266
Rhode Island Community Food Bank Association
Providence, RI
$27,554,209
The Food Bank Of Western Massachusetts Inc
Chicopee, MA
$32,641,287
Yad Elka Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$19,914,406
Worcester County Food Bank Inc
Shrewsbury, MA
$19,580,223
The Open Door Cape Ann Food Pantry Inc
Gloucester, MA
$12,038,109
Masbia Of Queens
Brooklyn, NY
$6,270,720
Reb Shayalas Kitchen
Spring Valley, NY
$5,568,850
Bnai Raphael Chesed Organization Inc
Brooklyn, NY
$5,429,311
Merrimack Valley Food Bank Inc
Lowell, MA
$5,773,148
The Salem Pantry Inc
Salem, MA
$4,717,033
Family Pantry Of Cape Cod Corp The
Harwich, MA
$6,116,042
Sephardic Food Fund Inc
New York, NY
$4,924,279
Gotham Food Pantry
New York, NY
$3,695,276
Food Pantries Of The Capital Dist Inc
Albany, NY
$3,028,392
Food Bank Association Of New York State
Albany, NY
$3,537,099
Serve All Ny Inc
Bohemia, NY
$2,855,066
Food Bank Of Lower Fairfield County Inc
Stamford, CT
$3,286,585
Brookline Food Pantry Inc
Brookline, MA
$2,641,076

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