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Food and agriculture programs

There are 28,715 food and agriculture nonprofits in the United States. Combined, these food and agriculture nonprofits employ 95,642 people, earn more than $35 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $33 billion.
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Types of food and agriculture nonprofits

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Food distribution programs
 
14,972
 
$29,689,354,277
Agriculture nonprofits
 
9,328
 
$4,232,617,105
Food banks and pantries
 
6,925
 
$23,483,410,703
Organizations supporting multiple food and agriculture nonprofits
 
608
 
$40,329,113
Food and agriculture professional societies
 
466
 
$226,394,519
Food and agriculture alliances and advocates
 
362
 
$77,007,987
Organizations supporting a single food or agriculture nonprofit
 
180
 
$58,776,748
Food and agriculture research and public policy institutes
 
130
 
$663,270,748
Food and agriculture technical and management assistance providers
 
105
 
$51,562,220
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Job trends for Food and agriculture nonprofits

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
3,452
1-10
 
2,938
11-25
 
899
26-100
 
626
101 to 1,000
 
179
1,000+
 
3
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Sizes of food and agriculture nonprofits

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
7,575
$250k to $1M
 
2,764
$1M to $5M
 
1,485
$5M to $25M
 
546
$25M to $100M
 
175
$100M+
 
58
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Directory of food and agriculture nonprofits

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National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)

The National Pork Producers Council, representing 42 affiliated state associations, works to ensure that the U.S. pork industry remains a consistent and responsible supplier of high-quality pork to domestic and international markets.
Revenue
$26.2m
Assets
$39.1m
Employees
45
EIN
42-0796455
IRS type
501(c)(5)

The DC Central Kitchen

The DC Central Kitchen is a food distribution program in Washington, DC whose mission is: We use food as a tool to strengthen bodies, empower minds, and build communities.
Revenue
$40.4m
Assets
$52.8m
Employees
315
EIN
52-1584936
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's mission is to create a partnership between farmers and consumers that meets consumer needs and ensures agricultural prosperity in a global marketplace.
Revenue
$19.3m
Assets
$55.8m
Employees
99
EIN
31-4369470
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Meals on Wheels of San Francisco (MOWSF)

MOWSF is a local, independent non-profit organization. MOWSF exists to alleviate the food insecurity and loneliness experienced by seniors who want to stay in their own home but cannot shop or prepare meals for themselves.
Revenue
$31.0m
Assets
$80.7m
Employees
154
EIN
94-1741155
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Freestore Foodbank

The Freestore Foodbank is the largest emergency food and services provider to children and families in Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana.
Revenue
$87.6m
Assets
$72.3m
Employees
156
EIN
23-7122205
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citymeals-On-Wheels

Citymeals-On-Wheels delivers nutritious food and human company to homebound elderly New Yorkers with 100% public donation use for meal preparation.
Revenue
$33.3m
Assets
$85.8m
Employees
44
EIN
13-3634381
IRS type
501(c)(3)

God's Love We Deliver

God's Love We Deliver is the New York City metropolitan area's leading provider of nutritious, individually-tailored meals to people who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
Revenue
$51.6m
Assets
$75.4m
Employees
242
EIN
13-3366846
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) exists to advance the science of food. Our long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply contributing to healthier people everywhere.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$58.4m
Employees
87
EIN
36-2136957
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arabian Horse Association (AHA)

Advocates and preservers of the most beautiful and oldest breed of horse on earth. To serve members and owners of purebred, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian horses through registration, events and activities, programs, products and customer service.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
37
EIN
01-0744024
IRS type
501(c)(5)

Three Square

Three Square's mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people, while passionately pursuing a hunger-free community.
Revenue
$89.7m
Assets
$178.1m
Employees
182
EIN
30-0396918
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Meals on Wheels Association of America

To empower local community programs to improve the health and quality of life of the seniors they serve so that no one is left hungry or isolated.
Revenue
$25.5m
Assets
$44.4m
Employees
83
EIN
23-7447812
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Forgotten Harvest

The mission of Forgotten Harvest is to relieve hunger in the Detroit metropolitan community and preventing nutritious food waste.
Revenue
$96.7m
Assets
$59.7m
Employees
139
EIN
38-2926476
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ)

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) is the state's largest provider of food, distributing more than 44 million pounds among the hungry neighbors.
Revenue
$214.1m
Assets
$125.2m
Employees
379
EIN
22-2423882
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fair Trade USA

Fair Trade USA certifies ethical sourcing through rigorous, independently audited standards that improve livelihoods, protect the environment, and strengthen transparent supply chains worldwide.
Revenue
$22.2m
Assets
$17.7m
Employees
99
EIN
41-1848081
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One Acre Fund

The One Acre Fund empowers smallholder farmers in Africa through supplies, training, and financing to increase yields, income, and improve community resilience.
Revenue
$248.2m
Assets
$287.0m
Employees
79
EIN
20-3668110
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feeding San Diego

Feeding San Diego rescues surplus food to nourish people facing hunger, delivering 26-31 million meals yearly through direct service and 350+ partners.
Revenue
$86.7m
Assets
$15.2m
Employees
95
EIN
26-0457477
IRS type
501(c)(3)

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW)

U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) promotes the reliability, quality and value of all six U.S. wheat classes to wheat buyers, millers, bakers, food processors and government officials in more than 100 countries around the world.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$9.4m
Employees
27
EIN
48-0643776
IRS type
501(c)(6)

Connecticut Foodshare (CFB)

Connecticut Food Bank, a private organization, works with corporations, community organizations, and individuals to solicit, transport, warehouse and distribute donated food.
Revenue
$128.7m
Assets
$55.2m
Employees
144
EIN
06-1063025
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Second Harvest Community Food Bank

Second Harvest Community Food Bank is a nonprofit food Distribution Center serving 19 counties across Northwest Missouri and Northeast Kansas. They distribute food through a network of over 100 Partner Agencies located throughout their service area.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$4.9m
Employees
33
EIN
43-1268319
IRS type
501(c)(3)

School Nutrition Association (SNA)

School Nutrition Association is the national organization of school nutrition professionals committed to advancing the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy.
Revenue
$14.5m
Assets
$21.2m
Employees
48
EIN
84-0445578
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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