Food for the Poor Inc
Food for the Poor Inc is a Coconut Creek, Florida-based public charity that provides international relief and development assistance, primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its work includes food and basic-needs assistance, healthcare, housing, education, emergency response, and community development.
Food for the Poor Inc at a glance
In short: Food for the Poor Inc gave $926K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Florida. 75% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $926,039
- +64.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,302
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $24,864
- Total assets
- $42,992,059
- -1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 75% first-time grantees (15 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Food for the Poor Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073-3602
Phone: (954) 427-2222
Website: https://foodforthepoor.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Food for the Poor Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Catholic Conference-Emergency Management ($241K). Together the top 10 received $801K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 107 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s website describes its work as serving countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its October 2024 overview identifies Haiti, Jamaica, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Colombia as priority countries for its 2024–2026 strategic plan, and names Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru as expansion territories.
For its 2024 grants, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 9% to Georgia, 5% to Louisiana, and 4% each to North Carolina and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Food for the Poor Inc open to new grantees?
75%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 20 grantees (75%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $217K (2019) to $7.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $926K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Catholic Conference-Emergency Management Tallahassee, FL | Emergency Relief | $240,771 |
| Florida Baptist Convention-Southeast Regional Center Hialeah, FL | Emergency Relief | $182,038 |
| Off-the-Grid Missions San Diego, CA | Emergency Relief | $72,342 |
| Catholic Charites Diocese of St Petersburg Inc St Petersburg, FL | Emergency Relief | $69,525 |
| Our Little Roses Miami Shores, FL | Emergency Relief | $60,000 |
| FR Michael's Mission Inc La Plata, MD | Emergency Relief | $48,135 |
| First Baptist Church of Pine Island Bokeelia, FL | Emergency Relief | $44,058 |
| Iglesia Bautista De Jesucristo Immokalee, FL | Emergency Relief | $31,287 |
| Boca Raton Housiing Authority Boca Raton, FL | Emergency Relief | $27,395 |
| Send Relief Inc Alpharetta, GA | Emergency Relief | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,992,059 | $412,105,034 | $417,691,270 | $926,039 | 20 | $253,582 |
| 2023 | $43,475,098 | $453,868,037 | $468,325,059 | $562,436 | 14 | $680,383 |
| 2022 | $57,411,691 | $491,300,980 | $501,225,853 | $1,379,584 | 16 | $581,447 |
| 2021 | $66,196,148 | $856,624,321 | $864,831,614 | $3,296,687 | 21 | $184,514 |
| 2020 | $77,007,092 | $754,997,118 | $726,837,860 | $7,495,076 | 36 | $107,258 |
| 2019 | $44,475,356 | $914,482,299 | $900,608,030 | $216,966 | 6 | $2,704,660 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to link the church of the first world with the church of the third world in a way that serves both people who are materially poor and those who are poor in spirit. The filing says local churches, clergy, and lay leaders are supplied and empowered to serve materially poor communities, while the organization also provides teaching, encouragement, and prayer.
The organization’s website describes work in hunger relief and nutrition, water and sanitation, agriculture, community development, education, economic empowerment, health, emergency preparedness and response, outreach to vulnerable groups, and child well-being. Its 2024 filing describes shipments of food and essential goods, medical supplies, hygiene kits, and other aid, as well as support for community agriculture, housing and schools. It also reports building 84 classrooms and repairing two schools in 2024.
The organization describes working through partners including churches, schools, hospitals, missionaries, and charitable organizations. Its website also says it seeks partnerships with corporate and private foundations to support relief and development programs.
Grantmaking
The reported purposes for the largest grants were primarily emergency relief; two were listed as charitable aid.
Notable 2024 grants included $60,000 to OUR LITTLE ROSES in Miami Shores, Florida; $52,501 to CATHOLIC CHARITES DIOCESE OF ST PETERSBURG INC in St. Petersburg, Florida; $32,615 to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PINE ISLAND in Bokeelia, Florida; and $25,000 to SEND RELIEF INC in Alpharetta, Georgia. Other listed recipients included IGLESIA BAUTISTA DE JESUCRISTO ($19,965), CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF ACADIANA ($14,423), and FLORIDA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE-EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ($11,121).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists EDWARD RAINE as President/CEO; PTODD KENNEDY as Chairman; and BILL BENSON as Vice-Chairman/Treasurer. Directors listed are THE RT REV LEOPOLD FRADE, RHONDA MAINGOT, CARD RODRIGUEZ MARADIAGA, MOST REV BURCHELL MCPHERSON, DR LYNNE G NASRALLAH, VERY REV MON GREGORY RAMKISSOON, and LINDA COELLO.
Food for the Poor Inc is led by Edward Raine, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 13 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Raine
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$330K (2020) → $306K (2024)
Ptodd Kennedy
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis A North
Director
Executive Vice President, CAO & CFO → Executive Vice President, Chief Administrator Officer & CFO, 2023
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrator Officer & CFO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$185K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Robin Mahfood
Director
Director, Retired President & CEO → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Barbara H. Mari
Senior Director Major & Regional Giving
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Leann T. Chong
Director Angels of Hope, Missions & Travel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024)
Ray A. Barrett
Controller, Senior Director Accounting & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Card Rodriguez Maradiaga
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynne G. Nasrallah
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Most Rev Burchell McPherson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rhonda Maingot
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Rt Rev Leopold Frade
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Very Rev Mon Gregory Ramkissoon
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Coello
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pastor Bill Mitchell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gail Hamaty-Bird
Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$174K (2019) → $174K (2024)
Jeffrey Alexander
Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer
Executive Vice President & Chief Outcomes Officer → Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$154K (2019) → $197K (2024)
Mark A. Khouri
Executive Vice President & COO
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$210K (2019) → $234K (2024)
Michael R. Chin Quee
Executive Vice President Church Alliances
Church Alliances Operation Director → Church Alliances Operations, 2022
Church Alliances Operations → Executive Vice President Church Alliances, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$144K (2019) → $156K (2024)
Javier A. Ramirez
Sr.dir. Proc & Fulfillment
Proc & Fulfillment Director → Sr.dir. Proc & Fulfillment, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$136K (2021) → $166K (2024)
Nicolas F. Arguello
Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy & Impact Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$176K (2023) → $189K (2024)
Vivian A. Borja
Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$218K (2023) → $219K (2024)
Arlene Velazquez
Executive Vice President & Chief Human Resources Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$148K (2024)
Michelle S. Gollapalli
Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$251K (2024)
Bill Benson
Vice Chairman & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Alvaro J Pereira (2019–2023) — Executive Vice President Partnerships
- Former: Michael Anton (2019–2023) — Dir.of Fulfillment
- Former: Natalie F Carlisle (2019–2023) — Executive Vice President & Chief Develop. Officer
- Former: Thomas R Bouterie (2019–2023) — Clergy Speaker
- Former: David Weiss (2022–2023) — Vice President Major & Legacy Giving
- Former: Ricardo Mohammed (2022–2023) — Director Information Services
- Former: Frederick Khouri (2019–2022) — Executive Vice President Infrastructure & Risk Management
- Former: P Todd Kennedy (2019–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Carlton Lewis (2022) — Director of Marketing Analytics
- Former: Arthur Goldklang (2019–2021) — Shipping Director
- Former: Tewfick S Josephs (2019–2021) — Purchasing Director
- Former: Angel Aloma (2019–2020) — Executive Vice President & Chief Mrkt. Officer
- Former: Grace Bonina part year (2020) — Director
- Former: David Price (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Edward Raine President CEO (2019) — Past Executive Vice President
- Former: Grace Bonina (2019) — Director
- Former: Robin G Mahfood DirectorPast (2019) — President & CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $306K, to Edward Raine (President/CEO). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Food for the Poor Inc
How much does Food for the Poor Inc give each year?
Food for the Poor Inc gave $926K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $562K across 14 grants.
What is Food for the Poor Inc's typical grant size?
Food for the Poor Inc's median grant in 2024 was $24,864, and its average grant was $46,302, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Food for the Poor Inc that year got $52K on average.
Where does Food for the Poor Inc give grants?
Food for the Poor Inc gives mostly in Florida: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (9%) and Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami Shores, FL (2 grants).
Does Food for the Poor Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Food for the Poor Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Relief" (17 grants) and "Charitable Aid" (3 grants).
Who are Food for the Poor Inc's largest grantees?
Food for the Poor Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Florida Catholic Conference-Emergency Management ($240,771), Florida Baptist Convention-Southeast Regional Center ($182,038) and Off-the-Grid Missions ($72,342), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Food for the Poor Inc?
Food for the Poor Inc reported $43.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $412.1M.
What does Food for the Poor Inc fund?
The organization’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to link the church of the first world with the church of the third world in a way that serves both people who are materially poor and those who are poor in spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Food for the Poor Inc?
Food for the Poor Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foodforthepoor.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Food for the Poor Inc's EIN?
Food for the Poor Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2174510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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