Alternatives To Hunger
- Assets
- $11.1m
- Revenue
- $9.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 04/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 91-0918619
Organization Overview
Alternatives To Hunger, operating under the name Bellingham Food Bank, is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2022, Bellingham Food Bank employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bellingham 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 12/2022, Bellingham Food Bank generated $9.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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 2016, Bellingham Food Bank has awarded 119 individual grants totaling $11,797,403. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH OTHER AREA NETWORKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED AN ESTIMATED 438,000 VISITS TO CLIENTS IN 2022, RESULTING IN DISTRIBUTION OF AN ESTIMATED 6.8 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVED AS THE DISTRIBUTION CENTER FOR COUNTY FOOD BANKS AND ANTI-HUNGER PROGRAMS, DISTRIBUTING ALMOST 1.5 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD TO THESE AREA AGENCIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamie Donaldson Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Bill Chambers President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Rocio Castillo-Foell Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Margaret Hardiman Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Scott Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Betsy Pernotto Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pearson Construction Building Construction | 12/30/15 | $1,359,551 |
Food Lifeline Food Distribution | 12/30/15 | $221,381 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $35,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,255,971 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,401,655 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,940,225 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,692,626 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $128,217 |
| 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 | $9,820,843 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,459,362 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,420,631 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $133,762 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,293 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $990,962 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $69,584 |
| Other employee benefits | $143,842 |
| Payroll taxes | $108,863 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110,580 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $119,681 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $58,589 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65,670 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $192,364 |
| Insurance | $30,225 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,392,856 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $298,787 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,091,430 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $231,171 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $378,022 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,610 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,742,956 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,321,471 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,086,447 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $194,017 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $194,017 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,867,556 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,874 |
| 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 | $11,086,447 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alternatives To Hunger has awarded $1,421,019 in support to 15 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FERNDALE FOOD BANK PURPOSE: SUPPORT PARTNER FOOD BANK THROUGH FOOD PURCHASES AND REDISTRIBUTION OF INVENTORY. | $100,342 |
LUMMI NATION SERVICE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: FOOD SUPPORT | $211,471 |
BLAINE FOOD BANK PURPOSE: SUPPORT PARTNER FOOD BANK THROUGH FOOD PURCHASES AND REDISTRIBUTION OF INVENTORY. | $412,149 |
NOOKSACK VALLEY FOOD BANK PURPOSE: SUPPORT PARTNER FOOD BANK THROUGH FOOD PURCHASES AND REDISTRIBUTION OF INVENTORY. | $177,236 |
SALVATION ARMY PURPOSE: SUPPORT PARTNER FOOD BANK THROUGH FOOD PURCHASES AND REDISTRIBUTION OF INVENTORY. | $19,669 |
CHRISTIAN HOPE ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT PARTNER FOOD BANK THROUGH FOOD PURCHASES AND REDISTRIBUTION OF INVENTORY. | $127,106 |