ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

2582 STEINWAY STREET, ASTORIA, NY 11103-3772

Mailing address (990-N for 2021)

2582 Steinway St, Astoria NY 11103

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

JOE CRAIG, 2582 STEINWAY STREET, ASTORIA, NY 11103

Principal officer (990-N for 2021)

Catherine Fireman, 2516 30th Dr Apt 2R, Astoria NY 11102

Signed the 990

JOE CRAIG, TREASURER

Phone

(646) 397-8383

Website

www.astoriafoodpantry.com

Return prepared by

LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP

Mission

ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTES FOOD, CLOTHES, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, BOOKS, AND OTHER ITEMS PEOPLE NEED. WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY CENTER FOR OUR OWN DISTRIBUTIONS AS WELL AS FOR OTHERS TO USE FOR FREE OR LOW-COST EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. WE USE OUR TRUCK TO PICK UP DONATED FOOD TO BRING TO OUR FOOD PANTRY AND OTHER PANTRIES AROUND NYC. WE ORGANIZE OUR NEIGHBORS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER, BUILDING A LOCAL CULTURE OF VOLUNTEERING AND CREATING SYSTEMS THAT CAN HELP EACH OTHER THROUGH CRISIS OR HARDSHIP.

Program accomplishments

• EVERY WEEK, WE CONDUCT AT LEAST 3, USUALLY 5 OR 6, FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. WE PURCHASE FRESH VEGETABLES, FRUIT, RICE, AND OTHER STAPLES FOR OUR THREE WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AT OUR COMMUNITY CENTER ON STEINWAY, AS WELL AS FOR DISTRIBUTIONS AT ATHENS SQUARE PARK WEEKLY AND ASTORIA HOUSES EVERY OTHER WEEK. BUYING FOOD EACH WEEK ALLOWS US TO PROVIDE CONSISTENCY IN THE AMOUNT, TYPE, AND FRESHNESS OF THE FOOD, AND WE SUPPLEMENT THIS PURCHASED FOOD WITH FOOD THAT IS DONATED TO US. THROUGH THESE DISTRIBUTIONS, WE PROVIDE FOOD TO OVER 500 PEOPLE PER WEEK. WE ALSO BUY AND DISTRIBUTE HOT VEGAN MEALS AT QUEENSBRIDGE HOUSES,AND WE BUY SNACKS, WATER, AND MEALS ON THE GO THAT WE DISTRIBUTE ON THE STREETS AND TO PEOPLE WHO ARE UNHOUSED OR LIVING IN SHELTERS.WE OPERATE A COMMUNITY CENTER AT 2582 STEINWAY STREET IN ASTORIA, NY. MOST OF THIS SPENDING WENT TO OUR RENT, WHICH WAS $4,000 PER MONTH, AND THE REMAINING WAS FOR OFFICE EXPENSES (UTILITIES, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPLIES TO KEEP THE SPACE FUNCTIONAL LIKE TRASH BAGS, CLEANING SUPPLIES, AND LIGHTBULBS.) WE USE THE SPACE AT LEAST 4 DAYS PER WEEK FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, AND BOOK DISTRIBUTIONS. WHENEVER THE SPACE IS NOT BEING USED FOR A DISTRIBUTION, WE OFFER IT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO BORROW FOR OTHER MUTUAL AID PROJECTS OR TO OFFER FREE OR LOW-COST EVENTS TO THE PUBLIC. THIS YEAR, THE SPACE WAS REGULARLY USED FOR AN ENGLISH CLASS, SPANISH CLASS, A BOARD GAME NIGHT, AN OPEN MIC, AN ART SUPPLY SWAP, AND A COLLECTIVE THAT SUPPORTS TRANSGENDER PEOPLE. WITH OUR SPACE, WE ARE ALSO ABLE TO HOST TEAM MEMBERS FROM THE ASTORIA WORKER PROJECT, A LOCAL EFFORT OF THE CONSORTIUM FOR WORKER EDUCATION. THEY SUBLET AN OFFICE FOR TWO OF THEIR STAFF MEMBERS AND USE THE COMMON SPACE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER WHEN IT'S AVAILABLE TO OFFER CLASSES.EVERY MONTH, WE BUY AND DISTRIBUTE DIAPERS AND BABY WIPES TO THE COMMUNITY. IN 2025 THIS PROGRAM WAS SUPPORTED BY A $15,000 GRANT FROM THE STRANAHAN FOUNDATION. WE DISTRIBUTE THESE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED, AND EACH PERSON GETS ONE PACK OF DIAPERS AND ONE PACK OF WIPES. WE DO THESE DISTRIBUTIONS DURING OUR MONDAY FOOD PANTRY, SO ANYONE WHO COMES FOR DIAPERS CAN ALSO PICK UP FOOD. THE FUNDS ARE SPENT ON NEW PACKAGES OF DIAPERS AND WIPES, AND WE ALSO COLLECT DONATIONS OF BABY NEEDS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM AT THAT TIME. WE TRY TO ALWAYS HAVE FORMULA AND BABY FOOD AVAILABLE ON THAT DAY. WE ALSO COLLECT AND DISTRIBUTE DIAPERS AND PADS FOR ADULTS, AND OCCASIONALLY BUY THOSE WHEN WE ARE UNDERSTOCKED ON DONATIONS.WE OPERATE A TRUCK THAT IS USED FOR PICKING UP AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD, CLOTHES, BOOKS, OR OTHER NEEDS FOR OUR PROGRAMS. WE TAKE THE TRUCK OUT ON THREE WEEKLY FOOD PICK UPS, TWO FROM GROCERY DISTRIBUTORS AND ONE FROM A LARGE BREAD BAKERY. WE ALSO USE THE TRUCK TO BRING FOOD, CLOTHES, AND OTHER SUPPLIES TO DISTRIBUTE AT ASTORIA HOUSES AND QUEENSBRIDGE HOUSES. THE TRUCK IS USED AS NEEDED TO DO DISTRIBUTIONS TO PEOPLE ON THE STREETS, IN SHELTERS, OR AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WHEN AVAILABLE, OUR DRIVERS ALSO SUPPORT OTHER FOOD PANTRIES AND MUTUAL AID EFFORTS WITH THEIR PICK UPS AND DISTRIBUTIONS.
  Expenses $393,422 · grants $42,139 · revenue $2,820

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

86-2548475

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

2023

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31)

Assets (IRS master file)

$540,696

Income (IRS master file)

$713,324

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 86-2548475).

Questions about ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC

What is the EIN of ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC is 86-2548475.

Is ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.

Are donations to ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC tax-deductible?

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

Which annual return does ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY 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 ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC last file with the IRS?

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

Who is the principal officer of ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOE CRAIG.

Who are the officers and directors of ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does ASTORIA FOOD PANTRY INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $713,324, expenses of $429,178 and total assets of $540,696 at year end.

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