El Pasoans Fighting Hunger

Organization Overview

El Pasoans Fighting Hunger is located in El Paso, TX. The organization was established in 2011. 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 12/2021, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger employed 120 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 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 12/2021, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger generated $290.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 55.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $296.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 56.7% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO COMBAT THE HUNGER CRISIS IN OUR REGION BY STRATEGICALLY PROCURING AND DISTRIBUTING NUTRITIOUS FOOD THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERS. BECAUSE NO ONE SHOULD GO HUNGRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER (EPFH) RELIES ON MORE THAN 130 PARTNERSHIPS TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD EACH WEEK THROUGHOUT THE EL PASO, CULBERSON AND HUDSPETH COUNTIES.THESE PARTNERSHIPS INCLUDE CHURCHES, SOUP KITCHENS, AND SHELTERS THAT CONTINUE THE MISSION OF MAKING SURE NO ONE GOES HUNGRY. THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO A MINIMUM OF 100 FAMILIES PER SITE, WHO LIVE IN UNDER SERVED OR UNSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS. UNLIKE MOST HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAMS, WHERE INDIVIDUALS ARE HANDED A PRE-PACKED BOX OF FOOD, CLIENT CHOICE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT THE FOOD ITEMS THEY NEED TO FEED THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN OCTOBER 2018, THE ORGANIZATION STARTED PROVIDING HEALTHY FOOD TO 2,000 EXTREMELY LOW INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS IN OUR COMMUNITY ON A MONTHLY BASIS. PRIOR TO 2018, THIS CRITICAL PROGRAM DID NOT EXIST IN EL PASO, TEXAS. EPFH NUTRITION EDUCATION COORDINATOR TEACHES FREE CLASSES THROUGH THE SNAP NUTRITION EDUCATION & OBESITY PREVENTION GRANT PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE LIKELIKHOOD THAT PEOPLE ELIGIBLE FOR SNAP BENEFITS WILL MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES WITHIN A LIMITED BUDGET AND CHOOSE A PHYSICALLY ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. CLASSES ARE TAUGHT FOR ALL AGES FROM PRESCHOOL TO HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS, ADULTS, PARENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS. THE ORGANIZATION TEAMS UP WITH COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS, A PROGRAM DEDICATED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS TO EMPOWER THEM TO STAY IN SCHOOL. CURRENTLY, 14 SCHOOL PANTRY SITES WITHIN TORNILLO, CLINT, YSLETA AND SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE PROVIDING MEALS TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROUDLY OBTAINED THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURES HIGHLY COMPETITIVE CONTRACT TO MANAGE THE NSLP. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION SERVICES 185,000 LOW INCOME CHILDREN ACROSS 182 SCHOOLS IN SEVEN WEST TEXAS COUNTIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Goodell
Executive Dir.
$265,033
Thomas Cihonski
COO
$170,178
Stuart R Schwartz
Board Chair
$0
Elaine Ball
Vice-Chair
$0
Brad Dubow
Vice-Chair
$0
Cyndi Maestas-Henry
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $44,545,394
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$243,205,361
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $238,734,556
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$287,750,755
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $247,750
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $858,747
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $290,096,565

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that El Pasoans Fighting Hunger has recieved totaling $105,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$100,000
El Paso Marathon Foundation

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE

$5,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

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