Feeding America West Michigan

“The final 990 is emailed to all board members for comment or correction prior to filing.”

“All board members and employees are required to review and sign a conflict of interest policy annually. The ceo reviews and signs all the employees' conflict of interest statements. The board chair reviews and signs the ceo's and other board members' conflict of interest statements. If any conflicts are noted, the conflict goes to the board chair for review. The employee would meet with the board chair to discuss the conflict and would not participate in the decision process.”

“The board of directors reviews salaries and bonuses annually for the ceo.”

“The financial statements are made available on the organization's website, as well as on the better business bureau, charity navigator, and dunn & bradstreet websites, and are also included in the fall newsletter that is distributed to all donors and partner agencies. The financial statements and other policies are also available to the public upon request. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not made available to the public.”

“All lines left blank are not applicable to the organization. Part ix, line 1 - grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. The amount reported on this line is stated at wholesale value as reported on the audited financial statements. The detail of grants reported in schedule i is stated at fair market value.”

“The food bank's reported revenue of 62.9 million includes the estimated value of non-cash food donations of 49.0 million. The food bank then distributes this food to recipient organizations. Total reported expenses of 60.4 million include the estimated value of non-cash food distribution of 49.9 million. Not including the estimated non-cash value of food donated and distributed the food bank had total revenue of 13.9 million and total expenses of 10.5 million resulting in a net gain of 3.4 million. The distribution of the donated food takes place through fixed site food pantries, meal programs, and group homes, receiving food directly from the food bank. Additionally, fresh produce, dairy, and other grocery products are distributed directly to families via mobile food distribution. In 2024, the food bank distributed 24.6 million pounds of food, which is the equivalent of 20.5 million meals. The food bank delivered food to 700 food pantry agencies and served approximately 503,000 people.”

“Reclass rental expense to revenue 32,412 reclass rental expense to revenue -32,412 the organization had a prior period adjustment of 268,678 to reduce accounts receivable and food bank council of michigan revenue.”