Bread For The World Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (K30) the organization is classified as: Food Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bread For The World Inc employed 91 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bread For The World Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Bread For The World Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATE FOR CHANGES IN POLICIES/PROGRAMS/CONDITIONS THAT ALLOW HUNGER & POVERTY TO PERSIST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE OFFERING OF LETTERS IS BREAD FOR THE WORLD'S PRIMARY ACTIVISM TOOL AND ON-RAMP. THE OFFERING OF LETTERS IS A POWERFUL EVENT CONCEPT, WHERE CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY GROUPS ORGANIZE LETTER-WRITING TO THEIR CONGRESS MEMBERS AND ADVOCATE FOR ENDING HUNGER. THESE LETTERS AND EMAILS FROM CONGREGATIONS, CAMPUSES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS HELP INSPIRE CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS TO CHANGE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS TO REDUCE HUNGER IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD. (TO BE CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)IN 2023, OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, CHURCHES, AND FAITH PARTNERS RESULTED IN: 426 CONGREGATIONS AND CAMPUSES ORGANIZING BREAD'S STRATEGIC EVENTS AROUND THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING 447 OFFERING OF LETTERS EVENTS. 74,518 CONSTITUENT LETTERS TO CONGRESS, REACHING 98%OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE.
OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY: OUR BIPARTISAN NETWORK INCLUDES TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AND CHURCHES WHO ARE ACTIVE IN EVERY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT. BREAD'S NETWORK INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS, CHURCHES, CONGREGATIONS, PARISHES, AND PARTNERS WHO ARE MOTIVATED TO PRAY, ACT, AND GIVE FOR AN END TO HUNGER. OUR NETWORK ENGAGES DIGITALLY, IN PERSON, AND THROUGH PRAYER TO ACHIEVE REMARKABLE POLICY IMPACT AND LEGISLATIVE VICTORIES. (TO BE CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)302,987 PEOPLE WERE PART OF BREAD'S NETWORK IN 2023. 1,063 LOCAL CONGREGATIONS WERE FULLY ENGAGED WITH BREAD IN 2023 (A 15% INCREASE FROM 2022).458 MEETINGS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS39 OP-EDS AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN TARGET DISTRICTSIN JUNE 2023, WE HOSTED OUR ANNUAL ADVOCACY SUMMIT IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AS PART OF THE SUMMIT, WE HELD A LATINO CONSULTATION, A PAN-AFRICAN CONVENING, AND A HILL DAY TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ADVOCATES ABOUT POLICIES THAT ADDRESS HUNGER AND POVERTY. ON LOBBY DAY FOLLOWING THE SUMMIT, BREAD ANTI-HUNGER ADVOCATES MET WITH 171 MEMBERS OF CONGRESS FROM 34 STATES AND 104 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS TO ADVOCATE FOR HUNGER-CENTRIC LAWS AND POLICIES IN THE FARM BILL THAT WOULD MOVE OUR NATION AND WORLD CLOSER TO THE END OF HUNGER. OUR COLLECTIVE VOICE ECHOED THROUGH THE HALLS OF CONGRESS.
PUBLIC POLICY: FOR SEVERAL YEARS, BREAD FOR THE WORLD HAS BEEN SOUNDING THE ALARM ABOUT MULTIPLE CRISES THAT HAVE CAUSED SOARING RATES OF GLOBAL HUNGER. OVER TIME, BREAD ADVOCATES HAVE BEEN WINNING INCREASES IN U.S. FUNDING TO RESPOND TO THESE NEEDS IN RESPONSE TO ONE OF THE WORST GLOBAL HUNGER CRISES IN DECADES. BREAD FOR THE WORLD'S ACTIVISTS AND PARTNERS PLAYED A PIVOTAL ROLE IN ADVOCATING FOR FUNDING BY ORGANIZING LETTERS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS; PARTICIPATING IN PARTNER/COALITION LETTERS TO CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP; AND MEETING WITH CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES IN WASHINGTON, D.C. (TO BE CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katherine Pringle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heather Hardinger Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mariam Mengistie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Goorhouse Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Victor Adamo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heber Brown Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ab Data Ltd Postage, Shipping & Delivery | 12/30/23 | $1,288,457 |
Pinkston Group Inc Consulting | 12/30/23 | $574,380 |
Impact Proven Solutions Postage, Shipping & Delivery | 12/30/23 | $324,224 |
Build Consulting Information Management | 12/30/23 | $150,293 |
Community It Innovators Inc It Consulting | 12/30/23 | $162,720 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,378,073 |
Fundraising events | $55,845 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,847,563 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $66,485 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,281,481 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $53,595 |
Investment income | $130,119 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $14,260 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $74,293 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $5,568,751 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $418,325 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,584 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,940,844 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $154,574 |
Other employee benefits | $242,881 |
Payroll taxes | $176,735 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,876 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,735 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $966,910 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,382 |
Information technology | $21,447 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $537,343 |
Travel | $171,302 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $139,796 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $26,037 |
All other expenses | $13,543 |
Total functional expenses | $6,427,086 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,052,651 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $256,515 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $579,146 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $145,948 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,069,729 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $7,019,225 |
Total assets | $12,123,214 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,070,177 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,496,748 |
Total liabilities | $3,566,925 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,665,421 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $890,868 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,123,214 |