FEEDING AMERICA
161 N CLARK ST STE 700, CHICAGO, IL · IRS data through FY2025
Revenue, expenses and net assets
Revenue Expenses Net assets
| Tax year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $5,001,395,215 | $5,006,685,690 | $520,358,654 |
| FY2024 | $5,047,685,550 | $5,089,874,237 | $523,045,514 |
| FY2023 | $4,916,912,461 | $4,933,690,967 | $563,899,769 |
| FY2022 | $4,267,241,782 | $4,231,609,823 | $578,360,672 |
| FY2021 | $4,065,318,094 | $3,902,891,407 | $565,076,708 |
| FY2020 | $3,571,430,346 | $3,309,075,710 | $399,955,302 |
| FY2019 | $2,831,620,652 | $2,823,972,605 | $138,310,843 |
| FY2018 | $2,827,633,478 | $2,826,138,224 | $130,644,528 |
| FY2017 | $2,717,127,060 | $2,684,820,721 | $128,999,014 |
| FY2016 | $2,437,618,536 | $2,423,837,553 | $95,766,665 |
| FY2015 | $2,200,852,165 | $2,184,632,163 | $82,146,450 |
| FY2014 | $2,060,362,627 | $2,041,987,389 | $66,856,233 |
| FY2013 | $1,893,358,627 | $1,886,998,720 | $49,205,290 |
| FY2012 | $1,554,156,485 | $1,559,486,335 | $42,766,651 |
Where the revenue came from
| Source | Amount | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions & grants | $4,847,095,428 | 98% |
| Program service revenue | $74,438,089 | 2% |
Where the money was spent
| Category | Amount | % of expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Program services | $4,923,592,418 | 98% |
| Management & general | $16,791,894 | 0% |
| Fundraising | $66,301,378 | 1% |
What the numbers show
- Contributions & grants made up 98% of total revenue in FY2025.
- Program services accounted for 98% of functional expenses, management & general 0%, and fundraising 1%.
- 98% of functional expenses went to program services in FY2025. That is higher than 93.8% of 225 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations nationwide (too few in IL for a state comparison).
- Net assets covered about 1.2 months of expenses at the end of the reporting year. That puts it in the 8th percentile among 237 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in IL.
- Total revenue was higher than 100.4% of 238 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in IL.
- Total revenue rose from $1,554,156,485 in FY2012 to $5,001,395,215 in FY2025, Revenue increased in 12 and decreased in 1 of 13 year-over-year comparisons.
- Expenses exceeded revenue in 4 of 14 reported years (FY2012, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025).
- The highest revenue on record here is $5,047,685,550 in FY2024.
- Net assets grew from $42,766,651 to $520,358,654 between FY2012 and FY2025.
- Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity).
Figures compared against other organizations of the same NTEE program area in the same state. See the methodology page for how these are calculated and the guide to reading nonprofit financials for their limits.
About this organization
Feeding America is a nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs.
IRS status
| Ruling year | 1990 |
| Subsection | 501(c)(3) |
| Classification | Public charity |
| Program area (NTEE) | K310 — Food, Agriculture & Nutrition |
| Donations | Donations are generally tax-deductible (public charity). |
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Source: Internal Revenue Service — Exempt Organizations Business Master File (downloaded September 20, 2026), Statistics of Income extracts, Form 990 e-file data, Publication 78 and the Automatic Revocation list. Figures are as reported by the organization; IRS processing may adjust them. This is not a charity rating and not tax advice. Confirm deductibility in IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.
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