Georgia Food Bank Association Inc

Organization Overview

Georgia Food Bank Association Inc is located in East Point, GA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Georgia Food Bank Association Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Food Bank Association 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 12/2020, Georgia Food Bank Association Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.8%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Georgia Food Bank Association Inc has awarded 88 individual grants totaling $8,456,961. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THE GFBA'S SEVEN REGIONAL FOOD BANKS. WE LEAD THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER IN GEORGIA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAPACITY BUILDINGGFBA SECURED GRANT FUNDS FROM DONORS TO FUND MEMBER FOOD BANKS STATEWIDE AS PART OF ITS CAPITAL AND PROGRAM CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCREASED MEMBER FOOD BANK'S CAPACITY TO ACQUIRE AND DISTRIBUTE MORE FRESH, PERISHABLE FOOD THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN NEW BUILDINGS, EXPANDED COOLER/FREEZERS, FOOD HANDLING AND DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT AND PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS.


EDUCATION/ADVOCACY:USING ITS STATEWIDE PERSPECTIVE, GFBA IS ABLE TO EDUCATE KEY EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS ON HUNGER ISSUES AND HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS STATEWIDE. THIS INCLUDES ADVOCATING FOR WAIVERS NEEDED DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC TO PIVOT TO TOUCH/LOW TOUCH FOOD DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES SO FOOD BANKS COULD SAFELY RESPOND TO THE EMERGENCY INCREASE IN NEED. GFBA PROVIDES A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE PUBLIC, THE PRESS, AND STATE AND FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS/AGENCIES WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HUNGER RELIEF EFFORTS IN GEORGIA. GFBA INFORMS ITS MEMBER FOOD BANKS ABOUT LEGISLATION, PROPOSED RULE CHANGES AND WAIVERS AVAILABLE AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL THAT IMPACT HUNGER PROGRAMS AND ENGAGES IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH LAWMAKERS AND AGENCY OFFICIALS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THOSE IMPACTS AND SUGGEST APPROPRIATE ACTION.


FOOD PROCUREMENT: GFBA LEADS STATEWIDE FOOD AND FUND COMPETITIONS THAT RAISED MORE THAN $ 1.2 MILLION FOR THE FOOD BANKS, WITH FUNDS GOING DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD BANKS FOR LOCAL IMPACT: LEGAL FOOD FRENZY (GEORGIA BAR AND ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE), GEORGIA ACCOUNTING FOOD FIGHT (GA SOC OF CPAS) AND REALTORS FIGHTING HUNGER. GFBA'S FARM TO FOOD BANK EDUCATION AND FOOD DONATION PROGRAM GENERATED DONATIONS OF MORE THAN 14 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH "UGLY" PRODUCE FROM GEORGIA FARMERS TO FEED THE HUNGRY.


CHILDHOOD HUNGER: GFBA EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ABOUT CHILDHOOD HUNGER, AND WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO USDA NUTRITION PROGRAMS LIKE SUMMER MEALS (SFSP), AFTER SCHOOL MEALS (CACFP), SCHOOL BREAKFAST, BACKPACK AND SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAMS THROUGH STREAMLINING OF OPERATING REQUIREMENTS, MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA PROGRAMS; GFBA ADVOCATED FOR WAIVERS NEEDED DURING COVID FOR FOOD BANKS OPERATING USDA CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN GEORGIA.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$22,045
Related organizations$0
Government grants $81,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,370,840
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,825
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,474,385
Total Program Service Revenue$175,000
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,649,385

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Georgia Food Bank Association Inc has awarded $337,492 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICA'S 2ND HARVEST OF COASTAL GA

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Savannah, GA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND FOOD PROCUREMENT

$89,582

FEEDING THE VALLEY FB

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Columbus, GA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND FOOD PROCUREMENT

$64,097

CHATTANOOGA AREA FOOD BANK

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Chattanooga, TN

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND FOOD PROCUREMENT

$49,674

FB OF NORTHEAST GA

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Athens, GA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND FOOD PROCUREMENT

$42,581

MIDDLE GEORGIA COMMUNITY FB

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Macon, GA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND FOOD PROCUREMENT

$39,495

GOLDEN HARVEST FB

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Augusta, GA

PURPOSE: CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING SUPPORT AND FOOD PROCUREMENT

$29,576
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Georgia Food Bank Association Inc has recieved totaling $185,480.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Zeist Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

$175,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,480
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