COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

999 E TILLMAN RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46816-1973

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

CARMEN CUMBERLAND, PO BOX 10967, FORT WAYNE, IN 46855

Signed the 990

CARMEN CUMBERLAND, PRESIDENT & CEO

Phone

(260) 447-3696

Website

COMMUNITYHARVEST.ORG

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HAINES ISENBARGER & SKIBA LLC

Mission

COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA, INC. (CHFB) IS A NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ALLEVIATION OF HUNGER THROUGH THE FULL USE OF DONATED FOOD AND OTHER RESOURCES.

Program accomplishments

• MEMBER AGENCIES: COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK (CHFB) PARTNERS WITH APPROXIMATELY 250 MEMBER NONPROFIT AGENCIES ACROSS NORTHEAST INDIANA, INCLUDING HOMELESS SHELTERS, FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, AND YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS. THESE NONPROFIT AGENCIES RECEIVE A LARGE PORTION OF THEIR FOOD FROM THE CHFB FACILITY, WHICH IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THEIR CLIENTS LOCALLY. OUR STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS ALLOW US TO INCREASE FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO ADDITIONAL RURAL AND URBAN AREAS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT FALL OUTSIDE THE CITY OF FORT WAYNE.
  Expenses $15,969,494 · grants $15,068,482 · revenue $478,437
• COMMUNITY CUPBOARD: COMMUNITY CUPBOARD IS A UNIQUELY DESIGNED PANTRY WHERE FAMILIES STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER SELECT GROCERIES AT NO COST TO THEM. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE DEDICATED TO TREATING ALL CLIENTS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT, WHILE RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS OR REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE. FAMILIES MAKE SELECTIONS FROM A WIDE ASSORTMENT OF AVAILABLE PRODUCE, PROTEIN, DAIRY, AND SHELF STABLE FOOD ITEMS. THE HOPE FOR HEROES PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2016 TO PROVIDE FOOD ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP THROUGH TRANSITION. FAMILIES ARE ELIGIBLE TO FILL THEIR CARTS WITH SELECTED FRESH PRODUCE, DAIRY, BREAD, SHELF STABLE ITEMS, PROTEIN, AND PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD ESSENTIALS, IF AVAILABLE.
  Expenses $1,965,423 · grants $514,470 · revenue $127,576
• SENIOR PAK: SENIORPAK PROVIDES GROCERIES TWICE PER MONTH AT NO COST TO LOW INCOME OLDER ADULTS IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. SENIORS WHO ARE MEDICALLY HOMEBOUND RECEIVE GROCERIES DELIVERED TO THEIR HOMES BY VOLUNTEERS, WHILE SENIORS WHO ARE MOBILE VISIT THE CHFB FACILITY TO RECEIVE FOOD EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY. MANY SENIOR CITIZENS ARE FORCED TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES, SUCH AS WHETHER TO BUY GROCERIES OR OTHER NECESSITIES LIKE PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. SENIORPAK PROVIDES BALANCED FOODS TO PROMOTE BETTER OVERALL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG VULNERABLE OLDER ADULTS.
  Expenses $431,043 · grants $197,981
• OTHER PROGRAMS: FARM WAGON PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF OTHER FOODS TO CLIENTS THROUGHOUT OUR NINE-COUNTY SERVICE REGION. REFRIGERATED TRUCKS VISIT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE MONTH TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH FOODS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN IDENTIFIED FOOD DESERTS, BOTH RURAL AND URBAN. THE FARM WAGON MOBILE PANTRY IS A KEY PROGRAM FOCUSING OUR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE FRESH, NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS TO CLIENTS WHO DO NOT HAVE AFFORDABLE ACCESS TO SUCH ITEMS. KIDS BACKPACK PROGRAM PROVIDES A TEN-POUND BAG OF SHELF STABLE FOOD TO DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK CHILDREN AND TEENS UP TO AGE 18 EVERY WEEKEND YEAR-ROUND. WHILE KIDS AND TEENS HAVE SCHOOL LUNCHES AND OTHER MEAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE DURING THE WEEK, THESE CAN OFTEN BE THE ONLY MEALS THEY CAN COUNT ON. BACKPACK PROVIDES A HEALTHY FOOD RESOURCE FOR THESE CHILDREN TO COUNT ON DURING THE WEEKEND WHEN OTHER PROGRAMS ARE UNAVAILABLE. EACH BAG CONTAINS PROTEIN, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, SNACKS, JUICE, AND SOUPS TO PROVIDE BALANCED NUTRITION TO EACH RECIPIENT, PLUS A HUNGRY SIBLING. KIDS CAF AND SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAMS PROVIDE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER MEALS TO CHILDREN WITHOUT RELIABLE ACCESS TO MEALS. THROUGH THE USDA AND STATE OF INDIANA, CHFB PROVIDES FOOD TO DESIGNATED FEEDING SITES, SUCH AS PARKS AND RECREATION, AND YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTERS. VOLUNTEERS PREPARE MEALS FOR CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE, AND SITE STAFF PROVIDE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL OR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES. THESE PROGRAMS BLEND NICELY WITH KIDS BACKPACK AS, COMBINED, THEY ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE FED EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK. SATURDAY HELPING HANDS PROVIDES GROCERIES TO FAMILIES EACH WEEK FROM 8-10 A.M., INCLUDING FOODS SUCH AS PRODUCE, DAIRY, BREAD AND BAKERY, AND OTHER AVAILABLE ITEMS. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF SERVE ALL WHO ATTEND, OFTEN HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES PER WEEK (AVERAGING 1,627 FAMILIES). CHFB PARTICIPATES IN THE FOLLOWING USDA AND STATE OF INDIANA PROGRAMS: THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP), COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP), CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP).
  Expenses $7,432,163 · grants $6,375,816

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

31-1100607

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1984

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Food, agriculture and nutrition (K310)

Assets (IRS master file)

$16,577,551

Income (IRS master file)

$30,072,673

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-1100607).

Questions about COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC is 31-1100607.

Is COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.

Are donations to COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CARMEN CUMBERLAND.

Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,484 (CARMEN CUMBERLAND, PRESIDENT &).

How much revenue does COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST INDIANA INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $26,989,668, expenses of $27,053,582 and total assets of $16,577,551 at year end.

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