Hunger Task Force Inc
Hunger Task Force Inc. is a public charity based in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1974, it describes itself as Milwaukee’s only Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader. Its work includes distributing food, administering nutrition programs, conducting outreach and advocacy, and partnering with community organizations.
Hunger Task Force Inc at a glance
In short: Hunger Task Force Inc gave $11.5M across 179 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), mostly in Wisconsin. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $11,544,329
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 179
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $64,493
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,241
- Total assets
- $45,171,386
- +8.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (88 of 179, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hunger Task Force Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 5000 W Electric Ave, West Milwaukee, WI 53219
Phone: (414) 777-0483
Website: https://hungertaskforce.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hunger Task Force Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
993 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 713 grants of 993 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin. The listed recipients include organizations in Milwaukee and other Wisconsin communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 179 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hunger Task Force Inc open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 88 of 179 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $44K; repeat grants $84K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $29K repeat.
- 49% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.5M (2023) to $12.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 179 grants totaling $11.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency Racine, WI | Donation | $1,060,766 |
| Northcott Neighborhood House Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $561,967 |
| Nourish MKE Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $498,332 |
| Jewish Community Pantry Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $385,498 |
| House of Peace Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $336,316 |
| Milwaukee Community Crossroads Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $324,345 |
| Gathering of Se Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $282,975 |
| Hmong American Friendship Assc Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $272,470 |
| People's Table Food Pantry Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $248,894 |
| Salvation Army - 60TH Street Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $245,877 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,171,386 | $28,181,704 | $24,970,845 | $11,544,329 | 179 | $980,225 |
| 2024 | $41,625,052 | $26,654,882 | $25,950,207 | $11,795,358 | 213 | $718,289 |
| 2023 | $40,092,905 | $41,339,595 | $36,909,474 | $9,472,562 | 212 | $275,309 |
| 2022 | $36,855,309 | $34,053,293 | $29,644,502 | $10,486,520 | 207 | $485,268 |
| 2021 | $33,494,491 | $39,896,159 | $33,060,704 | $10,816,484 | 182 | $-136,549 |
| 2020 | $24,286,431 | $33,888,372 | $25,227,071 | $12,885,997 | 203 | $275,686 |
| 2019 | $14,453,804 | $20,024,705 | $18,007,070 | $9,599,776 | 170 | $188,474 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Hunger Task Force states that every person has a right to healthy food obtained with dignity. It works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need and promoting social policies toward a hunger-free community.
Its filing describes food distribution to qualified food pantries, meal sites, and eligible senior citizens; outreach that includes summer meals, FoodShare assistance, and nutrition education; and advocacy for accessible, adequately funded nutrition and anti-hunger programs. Its website also describes statewide work connecting Wisconsin producers with hunger-relief organizations.
The organization’s 2025 grants included support for varied local organizations. Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency describes its mission as stabilizing lives through supportive programs and access to community resources. Milwaukee Community Crossroads says it helps individuals, families, and neighborhoods access basic needs, overcome barriers, and connect to opportunities. South Milwaukee Human Concerns describes its mission as providing food, clothing, necessities, and services to needy families in South Milwaukee.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Hunger Task Force reported 179 grants totaling $11,544,329. Grants ranged from $5,076 to $1,060,766, with a median of $22,241. The largest reported grants included:
The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “donation.” No application process or unsolicited-request policy is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Mike Zeka, president; Patrick Byrne, treasurer; Mary Burgoon, secretary; and Jennifer Jones, vice president. Directors listed are Todd Adams, Miranda Banks, Amy Mutziger, Jason Gottlieb, S. Edward Sarskas, and Julia Means.
Hunger Task Force Inc is led by Matthew King, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 20 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew King
CEO
Employee → Associate Director, 2021
Associate Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $210K (2025)
Mike Zeka
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reno Wright
Director of Advocacy
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
S. Edward Sarskas
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Adams
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Mutziger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gottlieb
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Banks
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Means
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Simpkins
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Feldmeier
Chief Financial Officer
Controller → Chief Financial Officer, 2023
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $162K (2025)
Sherrie Tussler
Former CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2024
CEO → Former CEO, 2025
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$221K (2019) → $412K (2025)
Jonathan Hansen
Chief Strategy Officer
Director of Development → Chief Strategy Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $156K (2025)
Rick Lewandowski
Network Servicse Manager
Senior Services Director → Network Servicse Manager, 2025
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$111K (2021) → $123K (2025)
Michael Jonas
Community Liaison
Food Bank Director → Community Liaison, 2025
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$120K (2024) → $124K (2025)
Alyson Herdeman
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$106K (2025)
Jess Pontious
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$141K (2025)
Jennifer Jones
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Burgoon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Byrne
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Anoop Prakash (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Joe Yamat (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Micheal Jonas (2020–2023) — Food Bank Director
- Former: Kareeda Chones-Aguam (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Finder (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandy Pasch (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Sadhna Morato-Lindvall (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Zajc (2020–2021) — Associate Director
- Former: Leallen Knouse (2020–2021) — Operations Director
- Former: Maureen Fitzgerald (2020–2021) — Director of Advocacy
- Former: Jeffrey S. Manby (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Mathews (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Palec (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Taren Rodabaugh (2020) — Director
- Former: Sally Callan (2019) — Director
- Former: Sue Vincent (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $412K, to Sherrie Tussler (Former CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hunger Task Force Inc
How much does Hunger Task Force Inc give each year?
Hunger Task Force Inc gave $11.5M across 179 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $11.8M across 213 grants.
What is Hunger Task Force Inc's typical grant size?
Hunger Task Force Inc's median grant in 2025 was $22,241, and its average grant was $64,493, across 179 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hunger Task Force Inc that year got $44K on average.
Where does Hunger Task Force Inc give grants?
Hunger Task Force Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (96 grants), Oak Creek, WI (4 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and West Allis, WI (3 grants).
Does Hunger Task Force Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 179 grants with a stated purpose on Hunger Task Force Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (179 grants).
Who are Hunger Task Force Inc's largest grantees?
Hunger Task Force Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Racine Kenosha Community Action Agency ($1,060,766), Northcott Neighborhood House ($561,967) and Nourish MKE ($498,332), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hunger Task Force Inc?
Hunger Task Force Inc reported $45.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.2M.
What does Hunger Task Force Inc fund?
Hunger Task Force states that every person has a right to healthy food obtained with dignity. It works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food to people in need and promoting social policies toward a hunger-free community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hunger Task Force Inc?
Hunger Task Force Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check hungertaskforce.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hunger Task Force Inc's EIN?
Hunger Task Force Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1345847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
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