Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc is located in South Bend, IN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (T23) the organization is classified as: Private Operating Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lesea Global Feed The Hungry 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 12/2023, Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc generated $82.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $80.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.8% per year over the past 9 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 2014, Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc has awarded 790 individual grants totaling $213,144,422. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING FOOD AND NON-FOOD ASSISTANCE TO THE POOR AND HUNGRY, EMERGENCY RELIEF TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY FAMINE, DROUGHT, FLOOD, WAR, OR OTHER DISASTER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, FEED THE HUNGRY ADDED 71,771 CHILDREN TO THE EVERY CHILD EVERY DAY NUTRITION AND FOOD SECURITY PROGRAM, REPRESENTING A 37.5% INCREASE OVER THE 2022 PROGRAM ACHIEVEMENTS. BY THE CONCLUSION OF THE YEAR A TOTAL OF 503,210 CHILDREN FROM 26 COUNTRIES BENEFITED FROM REGULAR, COOKED AND DRY RATION MEALS. REPORTS FROM IMPLEMENTING PROGRAM PARTNERS INDICATED THAT THE MEALS DECREASED THE VISIBLE EFFECTS OF MALNUTRITION, INCREASED SCHOOL ENROLLMENTS, DECREASED ABSENTEEISM AND HEIGHTENED ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ON STANDARDIZED TESTING. BEYOND THE EVERY CHILD EVERY DAY PROGRAM, FEED THE HUNGRY CONTINUED TO FULFILL ITS MISSION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF THROUGH (A) ENGAGING IN FOOD SECURITY EFFORTS AMONGST DISPLACED AND REFUGEE POPULATIONS OF SOUTH SUDAN, SUDAN, UKRAINE, BURKINA FASO AND AFGHANISTAN; (B) DEVELOPING FOOD SECURITY AND COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE PROJECTS IN THE DROUGHT-STRICKEN KARAMOJA REGION OF UGANDA; (C) COLLABORATING WITH AN IMPLEMENTING PARTNER IN NORTHERN UGANDA TO ASSIST A MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY IN CREATING JOBS, EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOCIAL SERVICES; AND (D) DISTRIBUTING 25,764,373 POUNDS OF FOOD AND RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRIES, INNER CITY MISSIONS, HOMELESS SHELTERS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACHES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stefan J Radelich President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $92,944 |
Angela N Grabowski Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dr Mark Lantz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Rodrigo Rodriguez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Sumrall Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Andrew J Sumrall Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $82,027,945 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $69,903,134 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $82,027,945 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $170,230 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$72,456 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $82,143,557 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $41,833,528 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $32,478,378 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $126,487 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,148,188 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $188,862 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,603 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,144,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,645 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $76,554 |
Travel | $69,033 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,544 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $94,104 |
Total functional expenses | $80,695,931 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,683,474 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $581,139 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $273,871 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $62,931 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $117,519 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,720,763 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $12,439,697 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,174,364 |
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 | $400,000 |
Other liabilities | $10,000 |
Total liabilities | $1,584,364 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,855,333 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $12,439,697 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lesea Global Feed The Hungry Inc has awarded $41,826,139 in support to 82 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ARM FULL OF HELP -NJ PURPOSE: RELIEF | $7,049,996 |
HANDS OF HOPE PURPOSE: RELIEF | $4,383,118 |
LOVE FROM ABOVE PURPOSE: RELIEF | $3,357,050 |
MILFORD FOOD BANK PURPOSE: RELIEF | $2,343,641 |
ARM FULL OF HELP PURPOSE: RELIEF | $2,157,235 |
CHRISTMAS BEHIND BARS OUTREACH MINISTRIES INC PURPOSE: RELIEF | $2,128,363 |