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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Goodell Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $265,033 |
Thomas Cihonski COO | Officer | 40 | $170,178 |
Stuart R Schwartz Board Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Elaine Ball Vice-Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Brad Dubow Vice-Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Cyndi Maestas-Henry Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
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. | $435,211 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,877,796 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $694,367 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $175,614 |
Advertising and promotion | $77,329 |
Office expenses | $130,163 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $127,871 |
Travel | $9,395 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $8,214 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $855,265 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $765,196 |
Total functional expenses | $296,068,277 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,543,043 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,579,589 |
Accounts receivable, net | $105,867 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,313,761 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,347 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,117,338 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,190,208 |
Total assets | $40,884,153 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $495,752 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,634,789 |
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 | $406,950 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,537,491 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $33,095,163 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $251,499 |
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 | $40,884,153 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that El Pasoans Fighting Hunger has recieved totaling $105,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Beaumont Foundation Of America Beaumont, TX | | $100,000 |
El Paso Marathon Foundation El Paso, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | $174,736,730 | $452,622,380 |
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger El Paso, TX | $40,884,153 | $290,096,565 |
San Antonio Food Bank Inc San Antonio, TX | $108,784,731 | $224,409,662 |
North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | $158,266,901 | $243,470,711 |
Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | $50,743,185 | $143,106,183 |
Central Texas Food Bank Inc Austin, TX | $84,022,611 | $143,237,011 |
Roadrunner Food Bank Inc Albuquerque, NM | $51,163,005 | $120,843,441 |
Regional Food Bank Of Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | $36,553,416 | $95,465,627 |
Community Food Bank Of Eastern Oklahoma Inc Tulsa, OK | $69,259,421 | $97,549,817 |
Food Bank Of The Rio Grande Valley Inc McAllen, TX | $25,577,096 | $58,037,752 |
Regional East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX | $32,550,822 | $58,808,251 |
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc Baton Rouge, LA | $22,656,649 | $36,802,762 |