Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in Verona, Virginia, serving as the largest hunger relief organization in central and western Virginia. Founded in 1981, the organization acquires and distributes millions of pounds of food annually to people experiencing food insecurity through an extensive network of community partners including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, schools, churches, and other nonprofit groups.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.8M
+22.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$214K
-56.6% YoY
Grant Count
21
-47.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-17.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve food security through equitable access to good nutrition and the resources that support health and well-being.
Vision: Nourishing food and good health—for everyone, every day.
Core Beliefs: Hunger is unacceptable; everyone deserves access to enough food; food sustains life and nourishes health; and the organization is called to serve without judgment.
The Food Bank's nutrition programs focus on vulnerable populations including rural neighbors, children, and seniors. Primary program areas include food distribution, fresh produce distribution, and nutrition assistance for at-risk populations.
Grantmaking
The Food Bank functions primarily as a food distribution organization rather than a traditional grantmaking foundation. However, financial data indicates total giving of $54,724,528 in their most recent filing, with typical award ranges of $5,089 to $97,500. Grant-making focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, primarily within Virginia.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves 25 counties and nine cities in central and western Virginia through its network of distribution centers and community partnerships. On average, the Food Bank helps provide food to nearly 8,000 individuals each month in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, and Rappahannock counties, with broader service extending across the entire region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $41,789,632
- Total Revenue: $76,506,587
- Total Expenses: $69,970,166
- Total Liabilities: $2,730,000
- Total Giving: $54,724,528
- Number of Employees: 85
Program Impact (2024):
- 27.9 million pounds of food distributed
- 9+ million pounds of fresh produce distributed
- Approximately 23.2 million total meals served
- Average of 148,200 people served each month
- Nearly 1.7 million pounds of rescued food distributed to other food banks nationally
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,789,632 | $34,181,993 | $30,715,187 |
| Revenue | $76,506,587 | $64,204,709 | $59,706,112 |
| Expenses | $69,970,166 | $62,605,459 | $58,772,589 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $747,125 | $337,034 | $1,436,307 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael L McKee serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL L MCKEE | CEO | 40 | $190,061 |
| KAREN RATZLAFF | CPO | 40 | $147,700 |
| LINDA BAKER | CFO | 40 | $134,311 |
| JENNIFER JACOBS | CCO | 40 | $127,852 |
| LEANNE VIGLIANO | CTO | 40 | $114,307 |
| DAVID KRAFT | COO | 40 | $82,897 |
| HATSY VALLAR | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DEBBIE METZ | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DIEGO B ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KIM BLOSSER EDD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHAVONE DUDLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLINT MERRITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JAMES PERKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARL ROSBERG | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOB DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS PERRINE | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| RON BUCHANAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GHISLAINE LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT SORENSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Food Bank has received recent grant support including $60,000 from the Giant Family Foundation and $10,000 designated for child nutrition programs. The organization continues to expand its reach and impact through community partnerships and public support.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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