MISSION: TO INVOLVE, EDUCATE, AND UNITE PEOPLE IN THE WORK OF ENDING HUNGER IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. VISION: A HUNGER-FREE WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA WHERE EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. MANNA EXISTS TO ENSURE THAT NO ONE IN OUR MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES FACES HUNGER ALONE. EVERY DAY, OUR STAFF, PARTNERS, AND VOLUNTEERS WORK TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND TO CREATE PATHWAYS TOWARD LASTING STABILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$82.6M
+151.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
Grant Count
51
Avg Grant Size
$39K
About Manna Food Bank Inc
Based on IRS filings
Manna Food Bank Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in MILLS RIVER, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $82.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 51 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $1.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $82,608,735 | $32,817,768 | $29,674,291 |
| Revenue | $98,796,986 | $40,942,946 | $37,885,817 |
| Expenses | $50,659,426 | $39,262,697 | $36,358,884 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,696,106 | $168,754 | $410,328 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Toe River Aggregation Center Traini ($65,000), Wnc From the Ground up ($50,000), Darnell Farms Llc ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WNC FROM THE GROUND UP SYLVA, NC | — | $15,000 |
| WNC FROM THE GROUND UP SYLVA, NC | EQUIPMENT | $50,000 |
| STEPHEN ROMANO WEAVEVILLE, NC | EQUIPMENT | $7,000 |
| DARNELL FARMS LLC BRYSON CITY, NC | REPAIRS | $50,000 |
| HUNGER COALITION OF TRANSYLVANIA CO BREVARD, NC | EQUIPMENT | $48,988 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY - SHELTON LAUREL WAYNESVILLE, NC | EQUIPMENT | $50,000 |
| FLAVOR FULL FARMS INC EDNEYVILLE, NC | EQUIPMENT | $50,000 |
| BELLVIEW COMMUNITY CENTER MURPHY, NC | PANTRY SUPPORT | $5,600 |
| MISTY MOUNTAIN GARDEN BAKERSVILLE, NC | EQUIPMENT | $43,849 |
| THE TRIPLE B'S LLC DBA AGAINST THE ZIONVILLE, NC | REPAIRS & EQUIPMENT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAVOY SPOONER | PRESIDENT | 1.96 | — |
| LINDSEY WILSON | VICE PRESIDE | 2.09 | — |
| DAVID ANGELUS | TREASURER | 2.42 | — |
| MARCIA BROMBERG | SECRETARY | 1.17 | — |
| JIM MATHEWS | PAST PRESIDE | 4.62 | — |
| JACK BRITTS | BOARD MEMBER | 13.27 | — |
| JUDY BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 2.38 | — |
| KEVIN CLICK | BOARD MEMBER | 1.56 | — |
| MELODY DUNLOP | BOARD MEMBER | 0.64 | — |
| RAYMOND GRANAADA | BOARD MEMBER | 2.34 | — |
| ROSE JAMES | BOARD MEMBER | 2.06 | — |
| TERRY LANTANICH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.84 | — |
| SANDRA PRECOMA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.31 | — |
| RAMON RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MEL SCHOLL | BOARD MEMBER | 1.83 | — |
| JOHN STAATZ | BOARD MEMBER | 4.37 | — |
| TYLER VEREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.7 | — |
| ELIZABETH WALL-BASSETT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.33 | — |
| EDWARD ZAIDBERG | TREASURER TH | 1.04 | — |
| COREY ATKINS | BRD MBER THR | 0.15 | — |
| DAVID JENKINS | BRD MBER THR | 0.46 | — |
| CLAIRE NEAL | CEO | 50 | $248,399 |
| DAVID SETZER | CFO | 50 | $134,852 |
| LIZ HIPPS | COO | 50 | $154,141 |
| MARY NESBITT | CHIEF DEV OF | 50 | $164,450 |
| JENNIFER LUTZ | COMM IMPACT | 50 | $122,787 |
| LISA REYNOLDS | DIR OF FOOD | 40 | $107,957 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manna Food Bank Inc?
Manna Food Bank Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in MILLS RIVER, NC. It holds $82.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Manna Food Bank Inc?
As of 2025, Manna Food Bank Inc holds $82.6M in total assets with $98.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 51 grants totaling $2.0M in 2025.
Where does Manna Food Bank Inc operate?
Manna Food Bank Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee.
What size grants does Manna Food Bank Inc award?
In 2025, Manna Food Bank Inc awarded 51 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Manna Food Bank Inc's EIN?
Manna Food Bank Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1514800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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