THE FOOD BANK OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS PROVIDES HUNGER RELIEF TO PEOPLE IN NEED IN TWELVE COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST ARKANSAS BY RAISING AWARENESS, SECURING RESOURCES, AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD THROUGH A NETWORK OF NON-PROFIT AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.3M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$151K
-10.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+20.0% YoY
About The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Based on IRS filings
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in JONESBORO, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $411K.
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 | $16,261,530 | $16,422,178 | $16,227,976 |
| Revenue | $16,694,955 | $24,946,240 | $16,731,324 |
| Expenses | $16,948,453 | $25,421,682 | $16,345,755 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $410,645 | $277,087 | $209,292 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging ($50,000), Arkansas Foodbank ($33,333), Southeast Missouri Food Bank ($33,333).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS FOODBANK LITTLE ROCK, AR | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $33,333 |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS MOUNTAIN HOME, AR | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $16,444 |
| SOUTHEAST MISSOURI FOOD BANK SIKESTON, MO | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $33,333 |
| LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HEALTH FOUNDATION INC WALNUT RIDGE, AR | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $9,000 |
| FEEDING TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $8,414 |
| EAST ARKANSAS AREA AGENCY ON AGING JONESBORO, AR | FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTIE JORDAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $96,313 |
| SONYA SANDERS | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| HATTON WEEKS | PAST PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| BRINDA LEGRAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| DALTON BROADAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MOLLY MCCARTY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE WHEELER | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| JOHN MCKNIGHT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LYDIA PARKEY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEXANNE HORTON | PRESIDENT | 4 | — |
| SHERITA SAGE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RICKEY GREER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TREY STAFFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas?
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in JONESBORO, AR. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas?
As of 2025, The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas holds $16.3M in total assets with $16.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $151K in 2025.
Where does The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas operate?
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas has awarded grants in Arkansas, Illinois, Missouri, Texas.
What size grants does The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas award?
In 2025, The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas awarded 6 grants totaling $151K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas's EIN?
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0810999. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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