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Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Inc.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Inc.

Verona, VA 24482
Tax ID52-1202644

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About this organization

Revenue

$50,734,801

Expenses

$49,405,048

Website

brafb.org

Mission

Our mission is to provide nourishing food to our neighbors in need through vibrant community partnerships and passionate public support.

About

The food bank acquired and distributed 23.8 million pounds of food to people in need through a network of 205 food pantries, soup kitchens, and community shelters. More than seven million pounds of the food distributed was fresh produce. This represents approximately 22 million meals served to an average of 103,500 people each month. Additionally, nearly 1.25 million pounds of rescued food was distributed to other food banks across the United States to obtain various quantities of food and non-food items through reciprocal exchange. The food bank has received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator and a platinum seal of transparency from Guidestar.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “Our vision is that everyone has enough to eat. our mission is to provide nourishing food to our neighbors in need through vibrant community partnerships and passionate public support.”.

Their activities were defined as: “The food bank purchases food and obtains donations of food from manufacturers, distributors, retailers, growers and community members for distribution to peoople in need in 25 counties and eight cities in central and western virginia through a network of 200 providers, soup kitchens, and shelters.”.

  • As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as VA.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is PO BOX 937, VERONA, VA, 244820937.
  • The form of the non-profit organization shows 59 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $1,329,753.
  • The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and endorsement.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 12 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a professional fund raiser.
  • The organization was formed in 1980.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $3,551,038 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $1,269,029 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.

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