Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
Project Bread-The Walk for Hunger Inc is a public charity based in East Boston, Massachusetts. It connects people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable food sources and advocates for policies that make food more accessible.
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc at a glance
In short: Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc gave $451K across 41 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Massachusetts. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,686
- +52.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 41
- +41.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,992
- +7.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,700
- Total assets
- $13,128,439
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (19 of 41, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128
Phone: (617) 723-5000
Website: https://projectbread.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
Breakfast After the Bell Implementation Grant
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
Amount
Up to US $12,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Power Fund Grant
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Project Bread: School Breakfast Grant Program
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Paulist Centermissionary Society ($33K). Together the top 10 received $205K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 240 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Project Bread describes its work as focused on Massachusetts. In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 1% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 41 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $7K repeat.
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 $296K (2024) to $819K (2021). In 2025 it made 41 grants totaling $451K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Paulist Centermissionary Society Boston, MA | Fy25 annual walk for hunger grant - the commonwealth | $33,373 |
| The United Church of Christ Boston, MA | Fy25 annual walk for hunger grant - the commonwealth | $23,448 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service Inc Waltham, MA | Fy25 annual walk for hunger grant - the commonwealth | $20,590 |
| Roslindale Food Collective Roslindale, MA | Community Power Partnership Grant | $20,000 |
| Town of Hudson Hudson, MA | Community Power Partnership Grant | $20,000 |
| Collaborative for Educational Services Northampton, MA | Community Power Partnership Grant | $20,000 |
| Nonprofit Organization for Philanthropic Walpole, MA | Community Power Partnership Grant | $20,000 |
| Revere Arabic Community Revere, MA | Community Power Partnership Grant | $17,000 |
| City of Worcester Worcester, MA | 2024-25 breakfast after the bell grant for mandated schools; 2025 project bread summer eats grant | $15,500 |
| YMCA Southcoast New Bedford, MA | Fy25 annual walk for hunger grant - the commonwealth | $15,035 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,128,439 | $17,302,578 | $17,245,619 | $450,686 | 41 | $233,573 |
| 2024 | $13,357,678 | $17,644,248 | $17,764,450 | $296,170 | 29 | $315,674 |
| 2023 | $13,555,796 | $18,284,713 | $17,932,536 | $407,070 | 36 | $177,641 |
| 2022 | $11,948,413 | $15,098,686 | $14,454,268 | $652,437 | 51 | $11,477 |
| 2021 | $11,544,995 | $13,189,377 | $11,237,098 | $818,582 | 83 | $1,026 |
| 2020 | $9,990,939 | $11,545,645 | $7,036,098 | $499,319 | 50 | $746 |
| 2019 | $4,681,664 | $6,172,778 | $5,988,891 | $376,771 | 51 | $436 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Project Bread states that it integrates direct service, research, advocacy, and community engagement to prevent hunger and achieve large-scale, sustainable impact. Its mission is to connect people and communities in Massachusetts to reliable sources of food while advocating for policies that make food more accessible.
The organization funds food-access work through grants to schools and districts, food-assistance providers, and community organizations. Its website describes community investments as support for sustainable, equitable, anti-racist, community-led solutions, with attention to grassroots capacity and communities historically underrepresented in anti-hunger efforts.
The missions of some 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. Jewish Family & Children’s Service describes its work as providing human services related to mental health and well-being, economic insecurity, aging, parenting, and disability support. Brookline Food Pantry says it provides food and related items to people and families needing basic food assistance. YMCA Southcoast describes its mission as improving people’s spiritual, mental, social, educational, and physical conditions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Project Bread reported 41 grants totaling $450,686. Grants ranged from $5,300 to $33,373, with a median grant of $8,700. The organization’s filing describes grants made on varying timelines, including community partnership, school meals, and Summer Eats grants. Program and community engagement teams review responses and recommend awards; staff remain engaged with grantees during the year, often including site visits.
Among the largest 2025 awards were $33,373 to The Paulist Center Missionary Society and $23,448 to The United Church of Christ, both for FY25 Annual Walk for Hunger grants under “The Commonwealth.” Jewish Family & Children’s Service received $20,590 for the same purpose. Roslindale Food Collective, the Town of Hudson, Collaborative for Educational Services, and NOPI Inc each received $20,000 for Community Power Partnership grants. The City of Worcester received $15,500 for Breakfast After the Bell and Summer Eats grants, and YMCA Southcoast received $15,035 for an FY25 Annual Walk for Hunger grant under “The Commonwealth.”
Project Bread’s website lists a 2026–27 School Breakfast Grant opportunity for schools with a free- or reduced-price meal rate of at least 25%. Funds may support equipment, menu development, start-up staffing, and promotion and marketing; the organization also describes offering technical and other support. Its 2026 Summer Eats grant was for new or existing Massachusetts sponsors operating open sites, with funding priorities including new sites, transportation, expanded service, DEIJ initiatives, and engagement programming. The listed March 20, 2026 deadline for that grant has passed.
The filing says grant responses are reviewed by the program and community engagement teams, which put forward recommendations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Levangie as chair, Irene Li as vice chair, Michael Richards as treasurer, and Carolyn Volpe Cunningham as secretary. Board members listed were Ray Xi, Mari Barrera, and Laura Schneider. Nikko Mendoza, Stacie O’Brien, and Awab Ali Ibrahim were listed as board members until September 2025.
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc is led by Erin McAleer Crowley, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 10 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Erin McAleer Crowley
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$236K (2022) → $334K (2025)
Peter Levangie
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khara Shearrion
Senior Director of Snap Programs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Laura Siller
Senior Director of Research & Evaluation
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $116K (2025)
Jennifer Obadia
Senior Director of Health Care Partnerships
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2025)
Kristina Nickerson
Senior Director of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$114K (2025)
Elizabeth Greenhalgh
Chief Advancement Officer
Vice President of Communications & Development → Chief Advancement Officer, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $218K (2025)
Sarah Cluggish
Chief Program Officer & Assistant Clerk
Vice President of Programs & Policy → Chief Program Officer, 2020
Chief Program Officer → Chief Program Officer & Assistant Clerk, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$102K (2019) → $203K (2025)
Douglas Flores
COO & Assistant Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer → COO & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$62K (2021) → $190K (2025)
Jennifer Lemmerman
Chief Policy Officer
Vice President of Government Affairs → Vice President of Public Policy, 2023
Vice President of Public Policy → Chief Policy Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $160K (2025)
Catalina Lopez-Ospina
Vice President of Engagement
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024) → $133K (2025)
Irene Li
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikko Mendoza
Board Member
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Barrera
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Xi
Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacie O'Brien
Board Member
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Awab Ali Ibrahim
Board Member
Board Member Joined → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Schneider
Board Member
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Richards
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Duggan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Volpe Cunningham
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele Carroll
COO & Assistant Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Kathryn Warren Barnes (2023–2024) — Clerk
- Former: Eric Rimm (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jean McMurray (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Winton Pitcoff (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Alethea Harney (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Ackil (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Hannah Grove (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kathryn Audette (2021–2022) — Clerk
- Former: Erin McAleer (2019–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Kate Audette (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lia Der Marderosian (2019–2020) — Clerk
- Former: Paul Higgins (2019) — CFO
- Former: Ronald Kleinman (2019) — Board Chair
- Former: Tim O'Brien (2019) — Treasurer
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 $334K, to Erin McAleer Crowley (President and CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc
How much does Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc give each year?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc gave $451K across 41 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $296K across 29 grants.
What is Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's typical grant size?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's median grant in 2025 was $8,700, and its average grant was $10,992, across 41 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc give grants?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), New Bedford, MA (3 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2025 Project Bread Summer Eats Grant" (13 grants), "FY25 Annual Walk for Hunger Grant - the Commonwealth" (9 grants) and "2024-25 Breakfast After the Bell Grant for Mandated Schools" (6 grants).
Who are Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's largest grantees?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Paulist Centermissionary Society ($33,373), The United Church of Christ ($23,448) and Jewish Family & Children's Service Inc ($20,590), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.3M.
What does Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc fund?
Project Bread states that it integrates direct service, research, advocacy, and community engagement to prevent hunger and achieve large-scale, sustainable impact. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check projectbread.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's EIN?
Project Bread-the Walk for Hunger Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2931195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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