Share Our Strength is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Share Our Strength employed 348 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Share Our Strength 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, Share Our Strength generated $83.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $111.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.2% 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 2015, Share Our Strength has awarded 6,094 individual grants totaling $250,404,362. 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
INSPIRED PEOPLE, SHARING STRENGTHS, SO ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVE WITHOUT HUNGER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NO KID HUNGRY LOCAL PARTNERS SERVED MORE THAN 504 MILLION HEALTHY MEALS TO KIDS AND FAMILIES. WE'RE ALSO ENCOURAGING POLICYMAKERS TO EXPAND THESE PROGRAMS, AND WE'RE CONTINUING TO PROVIDE GRANT FUNDING FOR NEEDED EQUIPMENT - FROM REFRIGERATORS TO BREAKFAST CARTS AND MORE. SHARE OUR STRENGTH RECOGNIZES THAT WE CAN'T PERMANENTLY END CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES WITHOUT HELPING TO ADDRESS THE "ROOT CAUSES" OF HUNGER FROM JOBS THAT PAY LOW WAGES TO THE HIGH COST AND INACCESSIBILITY OF HEALTHY FOODS, ALONG WITH OTHER SYSTEMIC ISSUES. TODAY, WE'RE FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE HELPING FAMILIES BECOME MORE FINANCIALLY SECURE WITH A FOCUS ON SINGLE MOTHERS. - THROUGH OUR WORK WITH THESE GRANTEES, WE HELPED UNLOCK $17 MILLION IN TAX CREDITS FOR FAMILIES THIS PAST YEAR.- TO HELP FAMILIES BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO ACCESS BENEFITS, WE PROVIDED GUIDANCE TO 2,112 ORGANIZATIONS AND APPROXIMATELY 3 MILLION PEOPLE.- WORKING TOGETHER WITH CODE FOR AMERICA, WE ENLISTED AGENCIES IN 30 STATES TO JOIN A NATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT LED TO 30,000 FAMILIES CLAIMING $42 MILLION OF BENEFITS FOR WHICH THEY WERE ELIGIBLE.- OUR STATE ADVOCACY WORK, ALONG WITH OUR SUPPORT OF CHILD TAX CREDITS, LED TO $1.4 BILLION IN MEALS, SERVICES AND BENEFITS FOR FAMILIES.- WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR DONORS, WE'LL CONTINUE TO FUND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY THAT ARE TACKLING THESE UNDERLYING ISSUES AND ADVANCING THE ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF WORKING PEOPLE. LAST YEAR, WE TEAMED UP WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION (APHSA), A GROUP THAT REPRESENTS THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT ADMINISTER PROGRAMS LIKE SNAP AND WIC. OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE SYSTEMS THAT CHILDREN RELY ON AND HELP MORE FAMILIES ENROLL FOR BENEFITS. TO DATE, OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH APHSA HAS HELPED US GET 54,000 FAMILIES SIGNED UP FOR SNAP AND WIC BENEFITS. WE SECURED OVER $940 MILLION TO HELP STATES EXPAND THEIR SCHOOL MEALS AVAILABILITY - HELPING KIDS, FAMILIES, AND SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William H Shore - Founder Executive Chairman, Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $435,412 |
Chip Wade Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Morea Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeanne Newman Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jimmy Chen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Joanne Chang Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,000 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Tantrum Agency Llc Branding Consultant | 6/29/23 | $616,030 |
Situation Interactive Social Media Community Management | 6/29/23 | $596,870 |
Korn Ferry Compensation And Benefits Consultant | 6/29/23 | $440,176 |
Mclaughlin Hendricks Llc Consulting For Donor Tech Platform | 6/29/23 | $287,000 |
Chrome Strategic Partners Security Engagement | 6/29/23 | $273,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,782,905 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $81,800,960 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $401,064 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,583,865 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,000 |
Investment income | $1,074,447 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,535 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,540,409 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $83,566,419 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $26,092,323 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $390,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,667,646 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,070,182 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $21,609,419 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,501,216 |
Other employee benefits | $6,498,599 |
Payroll taxes | $2,219,441 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $31,573 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $65,832 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $508,550 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $11,589,358 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $95,701 |
Fees for services: Other | $9,748,732 |
Advertising and promotion | $10,812,754 |
Office expenses | $1,392,000 |
Information technology | $2,387,395 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,002,173 |
Travel | $1,353,831 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,185,904 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $331,811 |
Insurance | $296,210 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $111,154,661 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,434,720 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $10,997,293 |
Accounts receivable, net | $411,504 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $37,826 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,073,565 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $630,177 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $56,034,142 |
Investments—other securities | $1,007,557 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $118 |
Other assets | $4,034,201 |
Total assets | $89,661,103 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,212,893 |
Grants payable | $7,599,649 |
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 | $5,398,948 |
Total liabilities | $19,211,490 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $53,669,263 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,780,350 |
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 | $89,661,103 |
Over the last fiscal year, Share Our Strength has awarded $25,633,853 in support to 542 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ABBEVILLE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $7,500 |
ACCOMACK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $70,000 |
ACPA PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
ADELANTE SCHOOLS INC PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
AFRICAN AMERICAN ALZHEIMER'S AND WELLNESS PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
ALBANY AREA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC PURPOSE: CHILDHOOD HUNGER PROGRAMS | $14,000 |