Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc is a public charity based in Fort Pierce, Florida. Its work centers on alleviating hunger by obtaining and distributing food and other essentials in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties.
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc at a glance
In short: Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc gave $10.3M across 94 grants in 2025 (avg $110K), mostly in Florida. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,322,198
- -43.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 94
- +40.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $109,811
- -59.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $48,929
- Total assets
- $48,195,133
- +138.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (26 of 94, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (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 Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 370, Fort Pierce, FL 34954
Phone: (772) 489-3034
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Omega Baptist Church ($902K). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
415 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 190 grants of 415 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Treasure Coast Food Bank states that it serves Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 94 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 94 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $137K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $73K 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 $7.0M (2022) to $18.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 94 grants totaling $10.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omega Baptist Church Port St Lucie, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $902,448 |
| Jensen Beach Christian Church Jensen Beach, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $645,959 |
| Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church Fort Pierce, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $640,103 |
| Grace Family Church Port St Lucie, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $440,543 |
| Ministerio Jesus Cristo Es El Camino Fort Pierce, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $377,727 |
| Gertrude Walden Child Care Center Inc Stuart, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $366,372 |
| Sarah's Kitchen - First Bethel Baptist Church Fort Pierce, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $357,407 |
| Indian River Senior Housing Vero Beach, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $314,898 |
| Mustard Seed Ministries Fort Pierce, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $292,572 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries Port St Lucie, FL | To Distribute Food to the Needy | $283,834 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 annual impact report says the organization distributed more than 55 million meals that year, with fresh produce making up 56% of the food served. It also reports that more than 11,000 volunteers contributed over 45,000 hours in 2024.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,195,133 | $69,793,484 | $60,433,290 | $10,322,198 | 94 | $70,074 |
| 2024 | $20,208,875 | $58,393,171 | $56,034,718 | $18,098,542 | 67 | $151,997 |
| 2023 | $16,865,704 | $38,083,409 | $36,184,703 | $12,789,435 | 66 | $48,309 |
| 2022 | $14,946,349 | $36,277,666 | $36,334,111 | $6,959,378 | 64 | $5,212 |
| 2021 | $14,786,181 | $44,976,731 | $42,469,445 | $15,710,744 | 124 | $7,810 |
| 2020 | $12,828,600 | $35,158,949 | $31,998,278 | $14,052,932 | 116 | $-3,155 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to alleviate hunger by obtaining and distributing food and other essentials in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. Its stated activities include collecting, warehousing, and distributing donated and purchased food and essentials; direct food services for children, seniors, veterans, pets, and families; benefits outreach and case management; and food-service training. Its food production kitchen program also provides meals for children through after-school and summer meal programs.
The organization distributes food indirectly through partner agencies as well as through its own programs. Among the organizations it supported in 2021, Good Samaritan Ministries Inc described its mission as providing educational programs, social services, substance-abuse counseling, and housing for people and families in crisis. In the Image of Christ Inc described its mission as providing charitable, educational, and supportive services to low-income individuals and families. Mustard Seed Ministries Inc described its mission as offering outreach to needy families and individuals for their spiritual and physical fulfillment.
Grantmaking
The 2025, 2024, and 2023 filings each list zero grants. Separately, reported 2021 awards include $20,594 to Good Samaritan Ministries Inc, $6,137 to In the Image of Christ Inc, and $6,009 to Mustard Seed Ministries Inc.
The organization’s partner-agency application describes a process for agencies seeking to join its food-distribution network. Applications are accepted year-round, while onboarding occurs once a year in spring; completing an application does not guarantee partnership.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Mitch Hall, board chair; Peter J Tesch, vice chairman; Mark Satterlee, secretary; Christine Kelly-Begazo, treasurer; and directors Juan Awad, Major Petri Hayes, Dr Raja Talati, Richard Tambone, Logan Wellmeier, and Karl Zimmerman. The organization’s 2024 annual impact report identifies Judith Cruz as president and CEO.
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc is led by Judith Cruz, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judith Cruz
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$116K (2020) → $191K (2025)
Mitch Hall
Board Chair
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl Zimmerman
Director
Vice Chairman → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Major Petri Hayes
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Tambone
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raja Talati
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Awad
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Logan Wellmeier
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Satterlee
Secretary
Director → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Tesch
Vice Chairman
Secretary → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Kelly-Begazo
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: David Jackson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ed Skvarch (2020–2024) — Past Immediate Chairman & President
- Former: Scott Bass (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Brian Hester (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Costigan (2020–2021) — Controller
- Former: Douglas Sherman (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Miguel Coty (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Peggy Petit (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Erin Cox (2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Jamie Laviolette (2020) — Director
- Former: Kim Johnson (2020) — Director
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 $191K, to Judith Cruz (CEO/President).
Frequently asked questions about Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc
How much does Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc give each year?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc gave $10.3M across 94 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $18.1M across 67 grants.
What is Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's typical grant size?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's median grant in 2025 was $48,929, and its average grant was $109,811, across 94 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc that year got $38K on average.
Where does Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc give grants?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Pierce, FL (24 grants), Port St Lucie, FL (21 grants), Vero Beach, FL (19 grants) and Stuart, FL (9 grants).
Does Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 94 grants with a stated purpose on Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Distribute Food to the Needy" (94 grants).
Who are Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's largest grantees?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Omega Baptist Church ($902,448), Jensen Beach Christian Church ($645,959) and Macedonia Seventh Day Adventist Church ($640,103), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc reported $48.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $69.8M.
What does Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to alleviate hunger by obtaining and distributing food and other essentials in Indian River, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's EIN?
Treasure Coast Food Bank Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0123281. 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 2020 (received by the IRS February 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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