EIN 38-2379678

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
175
City
Year formed
1981
Most recent tax filings
2024-09-01
Description
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan sources and distributes food to people in need in a 22-county service area. The organization partners with hunger relief organizations, advocates and builds community solutions to address food insecurity by leveraging an abundance of product from multiple sources.
Total revenues
$75,970,828
2024
Total expenses
$77,945,647
2024
Total assets
$39,305,808
2024
Num. employees
175
2024

Program areas at Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

As 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, 39.6 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.

Grants made by Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Food Bank of Eastern MichiganTo Prevent Hunger$1,839,472

Who funds Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Food Bank Council of MichiganFood for PPL in Need$2,039,627
Food Bank of Eastern MichiganTo Prevent Hunger$1,839,472
Feeding AmericaFight Hunger$956,533
...and 56 more grants received totalling $5,559,894

Financials for Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

RevenuesFYE 09/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$71,638,360
Program services$3,256,586
Investment income and dividends$663,395
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-24,138
Net income from fundraising events$120,915
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$315,710
Total revenues$75,970,828

Organizations like Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

OrganizationLocationRevenue
The Food Bank of Northeast ArkansasJonesboro, AR$24,946,240
Montana Food Bank Network (MFBN)Missoula, MT$36,097,621
Southeast Missouri Food BankSikeston, MO$24,578,252
Alameda County Community Food BankOakland, CA$130,897,947
Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ)Hillside, NJ$226,709,408
North Texas Food BankPlano, TX$211,168,220
San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB)San Antonio, TX$169,130,655
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GA$286,222,053
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MA$173,449,165
South Michigan Food Bank (FBSCM)Battle Creek, MI$26,210,667
Data update history
July 10, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from Merkley Charitable Trust
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Carls Foundation
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $42,000 from The Williamson Foundation
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 11 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2300 Lapeer Rd
Flint, MI 48503
Metro area
Flint, MI
County
Genesee County, MI
Website URL
fbem.org/ 
Phone
(810) 239-4441
Facebook page
FoodBankofemich 
IRS details
EIN
38-2379678
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1981
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K31: Food Banks, Food Pantries
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0275423
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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