Reduce hunger by: creating access to high quality, desirable food and other essentials building a responsive regional hunger relief network and disrupting racism, because of its historical and structural connection to hunger and poverty.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.1M
+10.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$8K
-88.2% YoY
Grant Count
1
-66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-64.7% YoY
About Alternatives to Hunger
Based on IRS filings
Alternatives to Hunger is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $547K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,102,797 | $11,916,225 | $11,086,447 |
| Revenue | $15,284,021 | $13,680,362 | $9,820,843 |
| Expenses | $14,590,648 | $14,043,092 | $12,392,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $546,761 | $174,868 | $128,217 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include SeaMar ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SeaMar Seattle, WA | Hunger relief | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cohen | Executive Dir. | 45 | $137,405 |
| Ben Twigg | CFO | 40 | $108,713 |
| Charene Alexander | President | 3 | — |
| Rocio Castillo-Foell | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Justin Remaklus | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Katrina Ondeck | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Patrick Doran | Director | 1 | — |
| Devan Fischer | Director | 1 | — |
| Gloria Garcia | Director | 1 | — |
| Keith Montoya | Director | 1 | — |
| Norma Suarez | Director | 1 | — |
| Carlos Morales | Director | 1 | — |
| Etalia Slominski | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternatives to Hunger?
Alternatives to Hunger is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in BELLINGHAM, WA. It holds $13.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alternatives to Hunger?
As of 2024, Alternatives to Hunger holds $13.1M in total assets with $15.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8K in 2024.
Where does Alternatives to Hunger operate?
Alternatives to Hunger has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Alternatives to Hunger award?
In 2024, Alternatives to Hunger awarded 1 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alternatives to Hunger's EIN?
Alternatives to Hunger's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0918619. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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