Feeding Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) public charity and nonprofit organization headquartered in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Founded in 2011, it operates as a partnership among Pennsylvania's Feeding America member food banks. The organization serves as a network that promotes food assistance and reduces hunger across the Commonwealth while providing a unified voice on hunger and food access issues.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.9M
-7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$18.4M
+36.4% YoY
Grant Count
16
-51.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.2M
+181.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Feeding Pennsylvania is a partnership formed among Pennsylvania's Feeding America member food banks. The organization's collective effort promotes and aids its members in securing food and other resources to reduce hunger and food insecurity for their communities and across Pennsylvania, while providing a shared voice on the issues of hunger and food access within the Commonwealth.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Increasing access to healthy food through agricultural partnerships with farmers and processors
- Mid-Atlantic Regional Cooperative initiatives that partner with farmers, wholesalers, and importers to distribute fresh produce to food banks
- Fill a Glass with Hope program—a charitable fresh milk initiative that raises funds for food banks to purchase fresh milk from local dairies
- Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System (contractor since July 2020), which invests in Pennsylvania agriculture by supporting local farms, reducing food waste, and channeling nutritious Pennsylvania-grown and produced food through food banks
- Advocacy for federal and state policies and programs that improve food access in Pennsylvania
Grantmaking
Feeding Pennsylvania functions as a grantmaking organization with total giving of approximately $18.4 million (2024). Grant awards typically range from $5,243 to $4,697,327. The organization's grant-making focuses on philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, human services, and community improvement and capacity building, primarily serving Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary focus on Pennsylvania, with secondary activity in New York and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $21,885,313
- Total Revenue: $24,991,437
- Total Expenses: $25,005,460
- Total Giving: $18,424,952
- Employees: 15
Historical Growth: The organization has experienced significant growth, with revenue increasing at an average rate of 62.7% annually over a six-year period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,885,313 | $23,532,695 | $21,076,711 |
| Revenue | $24,991,437 | $13,574,194 | $4,254,132 |
| Expenses | $25,005,460 | $12,859,723 | $4,807,691 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $697,042 | $397,250 | $2,457 |
| 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
118 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central Pennsylvania Food Bank ($4,385,754), Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank ($3,607,150), Philabundance ($2,247,545).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKS COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL DOYLESTOWN, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $550,379 |
| CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK HARRISBURG, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $4,385,754 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK EXTON, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $803,547 |
| FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC UNIONTOWN, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $130,000 |
| FOOD FOR FAMILIES JOHNSTOWN, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $120,919 |
| FOOD HELPERS BROWNSVILLE, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $325,958 |
| GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK DUQUESNE, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $3,607,150 |
| HELPING HARVEST READING, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $838,289 |
| MERCER COUNTY FOOD BANK SHARON, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $334,770 |
| PHILABUNDANCE PHILADELPHIA, PA | HUNGER RELIEF | $2,247,545 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Julie Bancroft – Chief Executive Officer
- Lauren Duff – Chief Public Affairs Officer
- Shea Saman – Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA SCALES | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JAY WORRALL | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KAREN S SEGGI | BOARD TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER MILLER | BOARD SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| JOE ARTHUR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ALLISON CZAPP | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LOREE D JONES BROWN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| REBECCA PAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER WARABAK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JULIE BANCROFT | CEO (AS OF AUGUST 2023) | 40 | $51,658 |
| SHEA S SAMAN | CFO (INTERIM CEO UNTIL AUGUST 2023) | 40 | $138,014 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has been active in securing state funding for anti-hunger programs. Recent initiatives include:
Increased state funding for anti-hunger programs helps Pennsylvania families,Participation in the Shapiro Administration's awards of $2.07 million to 57 food banks, pantries, and soup kitchens to expand emergency food access across Pennsylvania
Shapiro Administration Awards $2.07 Million To 57 Foodbanks, Pantries, AndInvolvement in the Shapiro Administration's $2.5 million emergency food assistance funding program
Increased state funding for anti-hunger programs helps Pennsylvania families,Support for the Shapiro Administration's $3.4 million investment to support farms and increase fresh food availability
Shapiro Administration Awards $2.07 Million To 57 Foodbanks, Pantries, AndSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Feeding Pennsylvania fund?
**Mission:** Feeding Pennsylvania is a partnership formed among Pennsylvania's Feeding America member food banks. The organization's collective effort promotes and aids its members in securing food and other resources to reduce hunger and food insecurity for their communities and across Pennsylvania, while providing a shared voice on the issues of hunger and food access within the Commonwealth. **Primary Focus Areas:** • Increasing access to healthy food through agricultural partnerships with f…
How do I apply for a grant from Feeding Pennsylvania?
Feeding Pennsylvania functions as a grantmaking organization with total giving of approximately $18.4 million (2024). Grant awards typically range from $5,243 to $4,697,327. The organization's grant-making focuses on philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, human services, and community improvement and capacity building, primarily serving Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.
Where does Feeding Pennsylvania make grants?
Primary focus on Pennsylvania, with secondary activity in New York and Virginia.
What size grants does Feeding Pennsylvania award?
In 2024, Feeding Pennsylvania awarded 16 grants totaling $18.4M — an average of about $1.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Feeding Pennsylvania's EIN?
Feeding Pennsylvania's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4793238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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