Foodshare Inc
Foodshare is leading an informed, coordinated response to hunger as part of the overall community effort to alleviate poverty in hartford and Tolland counties.
Foodshare Inc at a glance
In short: Foodshare Inc gave $137K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $23K). Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $136,500
- +2000.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $22,750
- +250.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $24,000
- Total assets
- $22,505,719
- +22.9% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Foodshare Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Windsor Food and Fuel Bank ($27K). Together the top 6 received $137K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $137K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor Food and Fuel Bank | Feeding America anchor pantry grant to support covid reponse | $26,500 |
| HVCC | Feeding America anchor pantry grant to support covid reponse | $25,000 |
| New Britain HRA | Feeding America anchor pantry grant to support covid response | $25,000 |
| Enfield Food Shelf | Feeding America anchor pantry grant to support covid response | $23,000 |
| Grace SDA | Feeding America anchor pantry grant to support covid response | $19,000 |
| God's Grocery Store | Feeding America anchor pantry grant to support covid reponse | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $22,505,719 | $52,446,003 | $48,885,754 | $136,500 | 6 | $91,033 |
| 2020 | $18,315,484 | $42,132,283 | $36,053,365 | $6,500 | 1 | $81,744 |
About Foodshare Inc
Based on IRS filings
Foodshare Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bloomfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $22.5M in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $91K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foodshare Inc is led by Jason Jakubowski, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 23 officers listed in 2021 are compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jason Jakubowski
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $245K (2021)
Beth Henry
Chair
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duncan Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph R. Gianni
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Parades
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Devaney
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Zhang
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Garafalo
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Smith-Jaser
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Chou
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Hunlock
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Cooksey Stowers PhD
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max Barry
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Podob
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tino Rovero
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Buckingham
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Wahl
Director
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine O'Rourke
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $167K (2021)
Jeff Bartholomay
Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $169K (2021)
Katie Martin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $125K (2021)
Pete Sannizzaro
Treasurer
Chair-Elect & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfred D. Watts
Vice Chair
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arelene Putterman
Secretary
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Ana Valentin - Jackson (2020) — Director
- Former: Andrea Obston (2020) — Director
- Former: David Urbanik (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Henry (2020) — Chair
- Former: Katherine J. Hunlock (2020) — Director
- Former: Marlisa Simonson (2020) — Director
- Former: Martino Rovero (2020) — Director
- Former: Patti Walsh (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Rabbi David J. Small (2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Lotstein (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Gleason (2020) — Director
- Former: Shari G. Cantor (2020) — Director
- Former: Stanley Sorkin (2020) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Stone (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Buckingham (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Tiffany Hubbard (2020) — Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $245K, to Jason Jakubowski (President and CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foodshare Inc
How much does Foodshare Inc give each year?
Foodshare Inc gave $137K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Foodshare Inc's typical grant size?
Foodshare Inc's median grant in 2021 was $24,000, and its average grant was $22,750, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Does Foodshare Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Foodshare Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Feeding America Anchor Pantry Grant to Support Covid Reponse" (3 grants).
Who are Foodshare Inc's largest grantees?
Foodshare Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Windsor Food and Fuel Bank ($26,500), HVCC ($25,000) and New Britain HRA ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Foodshare Inc?
Foodshare Inc reported $22.5M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $52.4M.
What is Foodshare Inc?
Foodshare Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Bloomfield, CT. It holds $22.5M in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Foodshare Inc operate?
Foodshare Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Foodshare Inc's EIN?
Foodshare Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2474771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 6, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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