Nonprofit · EIN 38-2379678
FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC
Tax-exempt · FLINT, MI 48503
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $73,555,192 | $73,553,508 | $1,684 | $39,680,429 | $4,426,455 | $35,253,974 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $75,970,828 | $77,945,647 | -$1,974,819 | $39,305,808 | $5,451,741 | $33,854,067 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $60,854,792 | $63,346,094 | -$2,491,302 | $36,261,875 | $3,685,542 | $32,576,333 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $68,731,050
- of which government grants
- $5,050,516
- Program service revenue
- $3,842,322
- Investment income
- $776,647
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $117,459
- Net income from fundraising events
- $50,329
- Other revenue
- $205,173
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $63,940,537
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $466,724
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,308,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,114,687
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $37,984
- Accounting fees
- $40,100
- Occupancy
- $459,425
- Travel
- $753,126
- Depreciation
- $1,006,615
- Program services (functional)
- $71,706,703
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,028,318
- Fundraising (functional)
- $818,487
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $39,305,808
- Total assets, end of year
- $39,680,429
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,426,455
- Net assets, end of year
- $35,253,974
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,046,128
- Publicly traded securities
- $20,700,924
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $33,534,968
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,719,006
- Gross receipts
- $77,167,007
- Employees
- 156
- Volunteers
- 13,863
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Ross | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $245,295 | $63,536 |
| Tiffanie Paielli | CFO Officer | 40 | $79,457 | $34,288 |
| Alex Murray | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Haw Jury | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoine Burks | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Viener | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leanne Panduren | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julianne Princinsky | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melany Gavulic | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Latchana | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dick Skaff | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emilee Thornton | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Worthing | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Nasir Ali | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon F Kay Behm | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Dawes | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA ROSS | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $231,691 | $48,025 |
| TIFFANIE PAIELLI | CFO Officer | 40 | $65,739 | $32,497 |
| DR NASIR ALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON F KAY BEHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINE BURKS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DAWES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANY GAVULIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY HAW JURY | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LATCHANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX MURRAY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNE PANDUREN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANNE PRINCINSKY | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RAJAGOPAL SHANTARAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK SKAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILEE THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG VIENER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE WORTHING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA ROSS | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $231,691 | $48,025 |
| TIFFANIE PAIELLI | DIR. OF FIN. Officer | 40 | $65,739 | $32,497 |
| DR NASIR ALI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HON F KAY BEHM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTOINE BURKS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE DAWES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELANY GAVULIC | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDE HIGH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PEGGY HAW JURY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH LATCHANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEX MURRAY | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEANNE PANDUREN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIANNE PRINCINSKY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RAJAGOPAL SHANTARAM | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DICK SKAFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILEE THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG VIENER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE WORTHING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2300 LAPEER RD, FLINT, MI 48503-4221
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Kara Ross, 2300 Lapeer Road, Flint, MI 48503
- Signed the 990
- Kara Ross, President and CEO
- Phone
- (810) 239-4441
- Website
- www.fbem.org
- Return prepared by
- YEO & YEO PC
Mission
The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan's mission is to be the Food Source for people in need. Partnering with organizations to feed the hungry, we advocate and build a community solution to a community problem. By leveraging an abundance of product from a multitude of sources, we "Change the Face of Hunger."
Program accomplishments
- See Schedule OAs the leading hunger relief organization in eastern Michigan, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan sources and distributes food, both purchased and rescued to food insecure residents throughout our 22-county service area. Collaborating with 700 hunger relief partners, such as; food pantries, soup kitchens, schools, shelters, and human service agencies, the Food Bank is a vital component in the battle against hunger and food insecurity. The Food Bank is a contract reclamation site with eight corporate retailers (ALDI, Dollar General, Costco, Kroger, Meijer, Sam's Club, Target and Walmart) via 227 store locations; and provides disaster relief mobile distributions during public emergencies. Together with our partners, we distribute nutritious foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, protein, dairy and shelf-stable options so our neighbors in need can create well-balanced meals. In 2024/2025, 42.1 million pounds of food supported nearly 211,000 people. The Food Bank has solidified itself as the "Food Source" in eastern Michigan and has become the authority of addressing the needs of the hungry.Expenses $71,706,703 · grants $63,940,537 · revenue $4,773,813
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 38-2379678
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K310)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $39,680,429
- Income (IRS master file)
- $77,167,007
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $73,555,192 | $73,553,508 | $39,680,429 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $75,970,828 | $77,945,647 | $39,305,808 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $60,854,792 | $63,346,094 | $36,261,875 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $58,146,281 | $60,590,969 | $35,995,659 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 38-2379678).
Questions about FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC
- What is the EIN of FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC is 38-2379678.
- Is FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN 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 FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Kara Ross.
- Who are the officers and directors of FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $245,295 (Kara Ross, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $73,555,192, expenses of $73,553,508 and total assets of $39,680,429 at year end.
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