Pennsylvania Association of Regional
The Pennsylvania Association of Regional Food Banks, operating as Hunger-Free Pennsylvania, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The organization serves as the commonwealth's single largest provider of food resources for hungry families and functions as a leading advocate in the fight against hunger in Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$982K
+164.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
+24.4% YoY
Grant Count
17
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$204K
+24.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to strengthen its partner organizations, advocate for favorable public policy, and increase the availability of food to its partners. Hunger-Free Pennsylvania collaborates with various organizations and individuals to end hunger and food insecurity in Pennsylvania.
Primary focus areas include:
- Food service and free food distribution programs
- Administration of the Federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
- Support for regional food banks and community action agencies
Grantmaking
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania distributes grants to support hunger relief efforts across its network of partner organizations. Recent grants made include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates statewide throughout Pennsylvania, supporting 17 regional food banks and community action agencies located across the Commonwealth.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $982,060
- Total revenues: $20,287,538
- Total expenses: $20,209,273
- Total giving: $18,895,677
- Number of employees: 4
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $982,060 | $371,317 | $1,001,937 |
| Revenue | $20,287,538 | $20,867,358 | $14,524,256 |
| Expenses | $20,209,273 | $20,680,189 | $14,504,005 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $32 | $37 | $13 |
| 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
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHEILA CHRISTOPHER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $113,984 |
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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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