San Antonio Food Bank
An individual recipient Food Bank is a public charity based in an individual recipient, Texas, founded in 1980. It fights hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy, serving a 29-county area through partner organizations and its own programs.
San Antonio Food Bank at a glance
In short: San Antonio Food Bank gave $115.5M across 429 grants in 2025 (avg $269K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,532,591
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 429
- +28.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $269,307
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $109,763
- Total assets
- $116,887,853
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (63 of 428, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 San Antonio Food Bank
- How to Apply
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The website describes a partner-agency application and approval process, including the materials and requirements above.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5200 Enrique M Barrera Pkwy, San Antonio, TX 78227
Phone: (210) 337-3663
Website: https://safoodbank.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from San Antonio Food Bank
Who San Antonio Food Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coker Methodist Church ($3.0M). Together the top 10 received $21.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,843 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 673 grants of 1,843 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization states that it serves 29 counties in Southwest Texas. Its 2025 grant data lists 100% of grant dollars as going to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 429 itemized grants.
Cities
Is San Antonio Food Bank open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 63 of 428 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $231K; repeat grants $277K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $134K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $49.5M (2020) to $115.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 429 grants totaling $115.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coker Methodist Church San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $2,992,842 |
| Pre-K 4 Sa South (Corporate Office) San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $2,829,755 |
| San Antonio for Christ San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $2,685,016 |
| Real Life Community Outreach Selma, TX | Food Distribution Program | $2,321,783 |
| Hill Country Daily Bread Boerne, TX | Food Distribution Program | $1,957,241 |
| San Antonio Christian Church San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $1,891,442 |
| Faith Kitchen San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $1,872,122 |
| San Antonio Independent School District San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $1,808,506 |
| Pax Christi San Antonio, TX | Food Distribution Program | $1,470,754 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd Schertz, TX | Food Distribution Program | $1,467,014 |
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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 | $116,887,853 | $210,703,890 | $207,708,479 | $115,532,591 | 429 | $1,767,555 |
| 2024 | $112,779,706 | $217,290,431 | $200,976,418 | $107,115,305 | 335 | $2,178,460 |
| 2023 | $91,544,927 | $169,130,655 | $179,644,960 | $87,485,943 | 363 | $1,773,125 |
| 2022 | $94,354,871 | $177,651,819 | $182,907,405 | $66,707,558 | 368 | $664,530 |
| 2021 | $108,784,731 | $224,409,662 | $227,095,211 | $96,254,788 | 348 | $1,205,763 |
| 2020 | $90,909,868 | $178,446,449 | $158,584,275 | $49,546,873 | 384 | $638,930 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The an individual recipient Food Bank’s mission is to fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Its stated program areas include food assistance and distributions, benefits assistance, Hunters for the Hungry, job training, community wellness education, farmers’ markets, Mobile Mercado, and programs for children, seniors, and pets.
Its 2025 grants included food-distribution awards to churches, community organizations, schools, and other recipients. For example, Hill Country Daily Bread describes its mission as uniting and equipping the Hill Country community with food, resources, and training for people in poverty and need. Real Life Community Outreach says it provides support and opportunities to help people improve their lives. Soldiers’ Angels describes its work as providing aid, comfort, and resources to military members, veterans, and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the an individual recipient Food Bank reported 429 grants totaling $115,532,591. Awards ranged from $5,145 to $2,992,842, with a median grant of $109,763. The listed grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Among the largest reported awards were $2,992,842 to Coker Methodist Church, $2,829,755 to Pre-K 4 SA South, $2,685,016 to an individual recipient for Christ, $2,321,783 to Real Life Community Outreach, and $1,957,241 to Hill Country Daily Bread. Each was listed for a food distribution program. Other large recipients included an individual recipient Christian Church ($1,891,442), Faith Kitchen ($1,872,122), an individual recipient Independent School District ($1,808,506), and Alamo Colleges Foundation ($1,438,394).
To become a partner agency, organizations are asked to submit an agency application and an IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, along with photos of their storage area and pest-control documentation. Agencies preparing meals must also provide applicable food-handler, health-inspection, and food-permit documentation. The process includes a site inspection and approval. Approved partners have ongoing requirements, including orientation, annual inspection, renewal of application and other documentation, and food-safety training for at least one volunteer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriet Romo as chair, Kyle Stevens as first vice chair, Jessica Miller as second vice chair, Seymour Battle as secretary, John L. Shank as treasurer, and Dana Simmons as immediate past chair. It also lists Ken Allen, Kevin J. Bergner, Matthew Bomersbach, and Alexandra Butt as board members.
San Antonio Food Bank is led by Eric S. Cooper, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 10 of 38 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Eric S. Cooper
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$331K (2020) → $461K (2025)
Monica Borrego-Jones
Nbfb Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Harriet Romo
Chair
Board Member → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Brown
CFO
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $225K (2025)
Michael Guerra
CDO
CDO → Cso, 2023
Cso → CDO, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $285K (2025)
Mario Obledo
Cgo
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$171K (2023) → $213K (2025)
Emily De Maria
Cpo
Chief Programs Officer → Cpo, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $178K (2025)
Jeffrey G. Gonzales
Executive Vice President of Supply Chain & Log.
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2025)
Johanna A. Tesch
Executive Vice President of Personnel & Training
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2025)
Jose Fernandez III
Executive Vice President of It
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Melanie C. Gamez
Controller
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
Bill Salomon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Skipper Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana Simmons
Immediate Past Chair
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Miller
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Reed
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Feldman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Toubin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John L. Shank
Treasurer
2nd Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin J. Bergner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Stevens
1st Vice Chair
Board Member → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Bomersbach
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ussery
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Jentz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ruiz
Board Member
Board Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Wright
Board Member
Board Member → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis C. Hodges
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Tramontin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margie Vera
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Schumacher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Miller
2nd Vice Chair
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → 2nd Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seymour Battle
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ferguson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janie Davila-Jalomo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amala Duggirala
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna C. Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Butt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Herman S. Crockett (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Anderson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Michael B. Fanning (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Melanie McGuire (2021–2024) — Cpo
- Former: Donna C. Normandin (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Borrego (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: George Hilliard (2020–2023) — 2nd Vice Chair
- Former: Pamela Butt (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Mario Obeido (2020–2022) — Cgo
- Former: Janie Davila (2022) — Board Member
- Former: William Pinkerton (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bill Pinkerton (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: John H. Hill (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Lenss (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $461K, to Eric S Cooper (President/CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about San Antonio Food Bank
How much does San Antonio Food Bank give each year?
San Antonio Food Bank gave $115.5M across 429 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $107.1M across 335 grants.
What is San Antonio Food Bank's typical grant size?
San Antonio Food Bank's median grant in 2025 was $109,763, and its average grant was $269,307, across 429 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from San Antonio Food Bank that year got $231K on average.
Where does San Antonio Food Bank give grants?
San Antonio Food Bank gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (209 grants), San Angelo, TX (32 grants), Somerset, TX (8 grants) and Seguin, TX (7 grants).
Does San Antonio Food Bank give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 429 grants with a stated purpose on San Antonio Food Bank's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Distribution Program" (428 grants).
Who are San Antonio Food Bank's largest grantees?
San Antonio Food Bank's largest 2025 grantees include Coker Methodist Church ($2,992,842), Pre-K 4 Sa South (Corporate Office) ($2,829,755) and San Antonio for Christ ($2,685,016), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 7% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is San Antonio Food Bank?
San Antonio Food Bank reported $116.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $210.7M.
What does San Antonio Food Bank fund?
The an individual recipient Food Bank’s mission is to fight hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from San Antonio Food Bank?
The website describes a partner-agency application and approval process, including the materials and requirements above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is San Antonio Food Bank's EIN?
San Antonio Food Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2122979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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