United Food Bank
United Food Bank is a public charity based in Mesa, Arizona. It sources, rescues, and distributes food through community partners and direct-service efforts across a 19,000-plus-square-mile region of Arizona. Its 2025 IRS filing reports 129 grants totaling $44.7 million, with all grant dollars going to recipients in Arizona.
United Food Bank at a glance
In short: United Food Bank gave $44.7M across 129 grants in 2025 (avg $347K), mostly in Arizona. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,702,417
- +7.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 129
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $346,530
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $112,462
- Total assets
- $25,815,052
- +2.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (18 of 129, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% 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 United Food Bank
- Contact
Mailing address: 245 S Nina Drive, Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: (480) 926-4897
Website: https://unitedfoodbank.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 United Food Bank
Who United Food Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Resurrection Street Ministry Incorporated ($4.9M). Together the top 10 received $21.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
589 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 191 grants of 589 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
United Food Bank’s stated service region covers more than 19,000 square miles, including parts of Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, Navajo, and Apache Counties. Its website describes service to the greater East Valley and Eastern Arizona. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 129 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Food Bank open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 129 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $394K. How we count
Medians: $35K first-time, $146K 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 $28.6M (2020) to $44.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 129 grants totaling $44.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Resurrection Street Ministry Incorporated Mesa, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $4,888,985 |
| Father McGivney Food Bank Queen Creek, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $3,127,412 |
| Matthew's Crossing Chandler, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $2,823,925 |
| Mesa Salvation Army Mesa, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $2,047,315 |
| Superstition Community Food Bank Apache Junction, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $1,897,480 |
| AZCEND Food Pantry Chandler, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $1,537,983 |
| Desert Manna Food Pantry Mesa, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $1,450,722 |
| Shepherds Kitchen Food Bank Snowflake, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $1,389,176 |
| Rio Vista Center at Casa De Amor Mesa, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $1,293,369 |
| New Hope Community Center Mesa, AZ | Distribution of food and grocery products | $1,180,267 |
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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 | $25,815,052 | $54,292,077 | $54,729,687 | $44,702,417 | 129 | $416,195 |
| 2024 | $25,305,560 | $52,955,668 | $51,014,922 | $41,595,388 | 136 | $442,628 |
| 2023 | $24,289,685 | $45,985,490 | $43,611,598 | $32,304,029 | 114 | $63,527 |
| 2022 | $20,866,081 | $42,559,256 | $38,080,687 | $29,943,688 | 88 | $161,131 |
| 2021 | $14,110,479 | $41,978,050 | $39,124,675 | $29,251,437 | 122 | $403,589 |
| 2020 | $13,950,455 | $40,905,388 | $35,169,996 | $28,613,100 | 138 | $307,828 |
| 2019 | $7,667,362 | $33,172,286 | $32,354,419 | — | — | $147,517 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
United Food Bank states its mission as “unites communities to alleviate hunger.” Its programs include emergency food assistance, senior food boxes through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and meals and snacks for children through after-school and community programs. The organization also reports rescuing food from retail and wholesale partners.
Its grants support organizations distributing food and providing related community services. For example, Matthew’s Crossing says its mission is to provide food and other basic necessities to neighbors in need; AZCEND says it nourishes minds and bodies so neighbors in need can experience a brighter future. Tempe Community Action Agency describes its mission as eliminating poverty and advancing equitable communities through human-services programs, including work to improve food security. Paz De Cristo Community Center says it feeds, clothes, and empowers people facing hunger, poverty, and homelessness in the Mesa area.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, United Food Bank reported 129 grants totaling $44,702,417. Grant amounts ranged from $5,490 to $4,888,985, with a median of $112,462. The largest awards included $4,888,985 to Resurrection Street Ministry Incorporated, $3,127,412 to Father McGivney Food Bank, $2,823,925 to Matthew’s Crossing, and $2,047,315 to Mesa Salvation Army. The stated purpose for these largest grants was distribution of food and grocery products.
Other reported recipients included AZCEND ($1,537,983), Tempe Community Action Agency ($1,088,688), Paz De Cristo Community Center ($1,040,158), Genesis Project AZ ($835,239), and Silver Creek Senior Citizens Council ($806,520).
The website describes eligibility requirements for organizations seeking to become partner agencies. Applicants must be within United Food Bank’s designated service area, be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity and not a private foundation, be incorporated to serve the ill, needy, or infants and children, maintain applicable licenses, and meet health and safety requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christina Dicksen as Chair, Rick Warren as Vice Chair, Dave Plumb as Treasurer, and Jennifer Holsman Tetreault as Secretary. Other listed board members are Adam Brown, Bill Warren, Cecilia Quiroz, Chris Adams, Chris Mason, and Past Chair Cathy Chlarson.
United Food Bank is led by Jason Reed, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; 4 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Reed
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2024) → $199K (2025)
Christina Dicksen
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Easter
Director of Planning
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Mike Suriano
Board Member
Treasurer → Treasurer & Interim CEO, 2023
Treasurer & Interim CEO → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$32K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Felicia Houston
Cfao
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$29K (2024) → $173K (2025)
Rayna Palmer
Chief Operating Officer
COO → Chief Operating Officer, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $131K (2025)
Bill Warren
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Chlarson
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonia Martinez
Board Member
Member → Director, 2020
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Plumb
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Holsman Tetreault
Secretary
Director → Assistant Secretary, 2022
Assistant Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linde Harned
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Mason
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rivera Wargo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kisshell Wilson
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Srikanth Balusani
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Warren
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cecilia Quiroz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Adams
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raj Sistla
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Brown
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Pfeifer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Heredia
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Barrett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Mayer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Jason Porter (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Kooiman (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Gibson (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Megan Montalvo (2021–2024) — CFO
- Former: Julie Spilsbury (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Chariti Stern (2024) — Cpo
- Former: David Richins (2019–2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Joseph Shelley (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Marty Rios (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Raveen Arora (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Trevor Hansen (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Eduoard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Wodarcyk (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Wendy Brooks (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jill Norgaard (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Rustyn Sherer (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Robin Harris (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kevin Thompson (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Mariann Ward (2019–2021) — Former Chair
- Former: Michael Soelberg (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kelli Donley-Williams (2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Wodarcyk (2019–2020) — Former Chair
- Former: James Christensen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Katie Arrington (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kellie Donely-Williams (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Martin Terrien (2019–2020) — CFO
- Former: Nicole Washington (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Christina La Porte (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Rivera (2020) — Director
- Former: Megan Nagle (2020) — CFO
- Former: Dennis Runyan (2019) — Member
- Former: Tamara Littlesalt (2019) — Member
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 $199K, to Jason Reed (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Food Bank
How much does United Food Bank give each year?
United Food Bank gave $44.7M across 129 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $41.6M across 136 grants.
What is United Food Bank's typical grant size?
United Food Bank's median grant in 2025 was $112,462, and its average grant was $346,530, across 129 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Food Bank that year got $52K on average.
Where does United Food Bank give grants?
United Food Bank gives mostly in Arizona: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Mesa, AZ (41 grants), Chandler, AZ (12 grants), Tempe, AZ (8 grants) and Apache Junction, AZ (7 grants).
Does United Food Bank give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 129 grants with a stated purpose on United Food Bank's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Distribution of food and grocery products" (129 grants).
Who are United Food Bank's largest grantees?
United Food Bank's largest 2025 grantees include Resurrection Street Ministry Incorporated ($4,888,985), Father McGivney Food Bank ($3,127,412) and Matthew's Crossing ($2,823,925), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Food Bank?
United Food Bank reported $25.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54.3M.
What does United Food Bank fund?
United Food Bank states its mission as “unites communities to alleviate hunger.” Its programs include emergency food assistance, senior food boxes through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, and meals and snacks for children through after-school and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Food Bank?
United Food Bank has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check unitedfoodbank.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Food Bank's EIN?
United Food Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0505273. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
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