FeedMore Western New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Buffalo, NY, serving as a critical food safety net for the Western New York region. The organization was formed through a merger of Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank, creating a comprehensive approach to addressing food insecurity. FeedMore WNY serves over 165,000 individuals annually through nutritious food distribution, friendship, and skills training programs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
-18.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.8M
+1.2% YoY
Grant Count
116
+0.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+0.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: FeedMore WNY's mission is to offer dignity, hope and a brighter future by providing nutritious food, friendship and skills training to Western New York neighbors in need.
The organization addresses food insecurity by obtaining nutritious food from public and private sources and efficiently distributing these resources to the hungry in Western New York. The organization recognizes that food insecurity is a relentless issue in the community, with individuals and families relying on emergency food assistance for extended periods due to lack of skills, support networks, or access to jobs offering living wages. FeedMore WNY provides age-targeted programs including child feeding programs and senior feeding programs, along with diverse and accessible distribution methods including evening, weekend, and mobile distributions to serve working individuals.
Grantmaking
FeedMore Western New York makes grants to organizations supporting its mission. Recent grant recipients include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
FeedMore Western New York focuses its work in Western New York, with operations centered in Buffalo, NY. The organization serves the broader Western New York region through its network of member agencies and distribution programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $9,081,926
- Total Giving: $19,836,894
- Revenue: $41,000,000
- Expenses: $44,000,000
- Total Liabilities: $5,810,000
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $11,149,517
- Total Revenues: $38,836,332
- Total Expenses: $42,603,539
- Number of Employees: 256
The organization maintains a program expense ratio of 97.31%, indicating that a significant portion of funds directly supports its mission.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,081,926 | $11,149,517 | $13,668,758 |
| Revenue | $40,989,907 | $38,836,332 | $37,764,675 |
| Expenses | $44,039,983 | $42,603,539 | $37,971,745 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,293 | $14,518 | $8,600 |
| 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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: Tara Ellis
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara A Ellis | President & CEO | 12.5 | $83,010 |
| Heidi Cheston | EVP Finance & People / CFO | 12.5 | $48,210 |
| Jeffrey Williams | EVP Programs & Operations | 37.5 | $126,538 |
| Rachel Leidenfrost | EVP People & Projects | 12.5 | $60,280 |
| Tami Bartels | Chief Operations Officer | 12.5 | $37,053 |
| Kathleen Graim | Chief Programs Officer | 37.5 | $101,116 |
| Eric Decker | Board Member / Chairman | 7 | — |
| Lamont Williams | Board Member / First Vice Chair | 7 | — |
| Michele Mehaffy | Board Member / Second Vice Chari | 7 | — |
| Nancy Blaschak | Board Member / Secretary | 7 | — |
| Dominic Eusanio | Board Member / Treasurer | 7 | — |
| Matt Cohen | Board Member / CAC Co-Chair | 7 | — |
| Donna Kahm | Board Member / CAC Co-Chair | 7 | — |
| Latonya Diggs | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Mary Ellen Frandina | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Kristen Hanson | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Lou Jacobs | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Matt Jones | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Kimberly Lamendola | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Shelia McCartan | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Rosa Alina Pizzi | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jamel Perkins | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Todd Pohlman | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jen Regan | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Ashley Rowe | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jeffrey Russo | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Jeffrey Stevens | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Tim Wangler | Board Member | 4 | — |
| John Waterman Jr | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Tom Wiley | Board Member | 4 | — |
| Barrie Yochim | Board Member | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
FeedMore WNY has received significant federal funding support in recent years:
FeedMore WNY to get $3M in federal aid for Hamburg facilityThe organization received $3 million in federal funding for construction of a new facility in Hamburg to address food insecurity in the region, announced by U.S. Senators and Congressional representatives
FeedMore WNY to get $3M in federal aid for Hamburg facilityFeedMore WNY received a new grant for loading docks at its Hamburg facility (2026)
FeedMore WNY receives new grant for loading docks in HamburgThe organization received a major funding boost in 2022
FeedMore WNY set to receive major boost in fundingContact Information
Address: 100 James E Casey Drive, Buffalo, NY 14206-2368
Phone: 716-822-2002
Website: www.feedmorewny.org
EIN: 22-2470820
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), ruling year 1983
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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