United Food Bank is located in Mesa, AZ. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2023, United Food Bank employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Food Bank 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 06/2021, United Food Bank generated $42.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $39.1m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, United Food Bank has awarded 462 individual grants totaling $120,112,254. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UNITING COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNITED FOOD BANK ALLEVIATES HUNGER ACROSS ARIZONA THROUGH THE SOURCING, RESCUE, AND DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD FROM GROCERY STORES AND FEDERAL COMMODITIES TO LOCAL COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITHIN OUR 19,500 SQUARE MILE SERVICE AREA. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, UFB DISTRIBUTED OVER 21 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD, TRANSLATING TO MORE THAN 17 MILLION MEALS. THE FOOD WE DISTRIBUTE PROVIDES TEMPORARY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FACING CRISES, INCLUDING LOW-INCOME, HOMELESS, AND ELDERLY INDIVIDUALS, AS WELL AS THOSE DEALING WITH ILLNESS, UNEXPECTED JOB LOSS, OR OTHER LIFE EVENTS IMPACTING THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION.
OLDER ADULTS (AGED 60+) RECEIVE A MONTHLY FOOD PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL FIVE MAJOR FOOD GROUPS AND CHEESE, THROUGH THEIR LOCAL PARTICIPATING UNITED FOOD BANK PARTNER AGENCY. IN 2022, OVER 32,000 FOOD BOXES WERE PROVIDED TO OLDER ADULTS IN ARIZONA. THIS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTS THEIR DIETS WITH HEALTHY FOODS, ENHANCING NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT FOR OLDER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. UFB COLLABORATES WITH PARTNER AGENCIES TO ENSURE THE CONSISTENT DELIVERY OF THESE ESSENTIAL FOOD PACKAGES TO OLDER ADULTS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A NEED FOR FOOD.
IN ARIZONA, WHERE ONE IN SEVEN CHILDREN FACE HUNGER, UNITED FOOD BANK COLLABORATES WITH AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS TO ADDRESS CHILDHOOD HUNGER. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH FREE, NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS THROUGH THESE PARTNER PROGRAMS. IN 2022, UNITED FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 325,731 MEALS THROUGH THE KIDS LIFE PROGRAM, ENSURING THAT FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN RECEIVE VITAL NOURISHMENT TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mike Suriano Treasurer/interim CEO (10/22-02/23) | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $31,835 |
Jason Porter Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Cathy Chlarson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Christina Dicksen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
John Gibson Interim-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.1 | $0 |
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Trinet-soi Professional Employer Organization | 6/29/19 | $2,083,016 |
Arizona Rapid Refrigeration Construction Of Cooler | 6/29/19 | $202,066 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $41,356,248 |
Investment income | $45,762 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $357,827 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $41,978,050 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $300,726 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,810,491 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,868 |
Other employee benefits | $395,452 |
Payroll taxes | $163,857 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $37,641 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $93,298 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $751 |
Fees for services: Other | $127,332 |
Advertising and promotion | $229,231 |
Office expenses | $130,750 |
Information technology | $15,033 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $166,581 |
Travel | $7,166 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,108 |
Interest | $78,555 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $593,680 |
Insurance | $35,383 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $39,124,675 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,419,894 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,521,812 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $421,135 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,469,177 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,883 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,232,048 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $14,110,479 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $241,356 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $350,500 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $591,856 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,518,623 |
Over the last fiscal year, United Food Bank has awarded $32,304,029 in support to 114 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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A NEW LEAF PURPOSE: OPERATING COSTS | $228,783 |
APACHE JUNCTION SALVATION ARMY PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | $697,686 |
ABIDING MINISTRIES PURPOSE: GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY,OPERATING COSTS | $82,748 |
APACHE JUNCTION UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PURPOSE: FOOD DONATIONS | $22,112 |
ASTER AGING CSFP PURPOSE: FOOD DONATIONS | $23,916 |
BUDDHIST TZU-CHI FOUNDATION PURPOSE: EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES | $249,865 |