Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2023, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank 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, Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank Inc generated $30.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO FEED THE HUNGRY IN BATON ROUGE AND THE SURROUNDING PARISHES BY PROVIDING FOOD AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH THROUGH FAITH-BASED AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE PURPOSE OF THE FEEDING THE HUNGRY PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE ONE OF LIFE'S MOST BASIC ESSENTIAL FOOD TO THE FOOD INSECURE. 14.4 MILLION POUNDS OF LIFE-SUSTAINING FOOD WAS DISTRIBUTED IN 2023, WHICH CAN PROVIDE UP TO 11.1 MILLION MEALS. THE GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE TO PROCURE, PROCESS, AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD IN MASS QUANTITIES TO OUR 90 PARTNER AGENCIES IN AN 11-PARISH AREA, WHICH INCLUDE PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, SHELTERS, AND MOBILE PANTRIES THAT FEED THE MOST IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY. ALL FOOD IS PROVIDED TO AGENCIES AND CLIENTS FREE OFCHARGE, UNLIKE OTHER FOOD BANKS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE BACKPACK PROGRAM'S PURPOSE IS TO HELP MITIGATE THE NEGATIVE IMPACT INADEQUATE NUTRITION HAS ON THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND THEIR ABILITY TO LEARN BY PROVIDING NUTRITIONALLYBALANCED, CHILD-FRIENDLY FOOD ITEMS IN A DISCREET BACKPACK ON THE WEEKENDS/HOLIDAYS WEHN THEY ARE NOT IN SCHOOL AND UNABLE TO ACCESS THE SCHOOL LUNCH. BACKPACKS ARE SENT HOME WITH CHILDFRIENDLY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD ITEMS EVERY WEEK TO PROVIDE FOOD FOR THE WEEKENDS. DURING THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR, WE SERVED 26 SCHOOLS AND 2,069 STUDENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Doug Stewart Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Javier Presas Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alicia Robertson Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Devin Roy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Olivia Olinde Schoen Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Seth Schilling Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Rkd Group Fundraising Services | 12/30/23 | $473,229 |
Associated Packaging Inc Building Repairs And Maintenance | 12/30/23 | $400,162 |
Aci Facility Support Llc Building Repairs And Maintenance | 12/30/23 | $350,598 |
Lfd & Associates Inc Building Repairs And Maintenance | 12/30/23 | $121,300 |
Skyhawk Security Llc Camera Installation | 12/30/23 | $124,046 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $987,882 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,176,629 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $19,770,761 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,164,511 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $92,695 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $798,866 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $30,309,815 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,802,117 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $324,403 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $216,158 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $220,509 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $474,017 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $168,204 |
Fees for services: Other | $53,386 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,464 |
Office expenses | $654,914 |
Information technology | $433,842 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $85,992 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $121,230 |
Interest | $19,668 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $729,340 |
Insurance | $254,337 |
All other expenses | $278,755 |
Total functional expenses | $31,885,866 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,207,748 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $185,285 |
Accounts receivable, net | $112,157 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,756,131 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $181,902 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,509,139 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $3,233,779 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $359,102 |
Total assets | $20,545,243 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,227,287 |
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 | $804,266 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,031,553 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,364,214 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,149,476 |
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 | $20,545,243 |