2025-04-16T14:29:57-05:00 2024-09-30 251408703 SCHNEIDER DOWNS & CO INC ONE PPG PLACE SUITE 1700 PITTSBURGH PA 15222 990 2023-10-01 232303821 PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL FOOD BANKS PENN 4122903045 220 N SHORE DRIVE PITTSBURGH PA 15212 STUART HANIFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 4122903045 2025-04-16 1 1 ELENA FAURIE P01684710 4122613644 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X HUNGER-FREE PENNSYLVANIA STUART HANIFF 220 N SHORE DRIVE PITTSBURGH PA 15212 20287538 0 X WWW.HUNGERFREEPA.ORG X 1984 PA WORKING WITH MEMBERS TO ADDRESS HUNGER ISSUES. 17 17 4 18 0 0 20867321 20287506 0 0 37 32 0 0 20867358 20287538 20102065 18895677 0 0 242475 305522 0 0 0 335649 1008074 20680189 20209273 187169 78265 371317 982060 47726 580204 323591 401856 X TO STRENGTHEN ITS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL, ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY THAT IS FAVORABLE AND INCREASE FOOD THAT IS AVAILABLE TO ITS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. HUNGER-FREE PENNSYLVANIA WORKS TO END HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY IN COLLABORATION WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT ALL PENNSYLVANIANS HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD. 0 0 20109377 18895677 ADMINISTRATION FOR THE FEDERAL COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM ("FCSFP") FOR PENNSYLVANIA. MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF 17 REGIONAL FOOD BANKS AND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. OVER 40,225 INDIVIDUALS ARE PROVIDED A MONTHLY FOOD PACKAGE (SENIORS OVER THE AGE OF 60) THAT IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT THEIR DIETS VIA NUTRITIOUS USDA COMMODITY FUNDING. 20109377 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17 17 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 PA X STUART HANIFF 4122903045 220 N SHORE DRIVE PITTSBURGH PA 15212 ALLIANCE FOR NONPROFIT (COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INC), MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 COMMUNITY FOOD WAREHOUSE OF MERCER COUNTY, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 FOOD FOR FAMILIES - CAMBRIA MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 GREATER BERKS FOOD BANK MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 GREATER WASHINGTON COUNTY FOOD BANK, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 PHILABUNDANCE FOOD BANK MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF LEHIGH VALLEY & NE PA, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NORTHWEST PA, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 WEINBERG NE PA REGIONAL FOOD BANK, MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK MEMBER 0.40 X 0 0 0 YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK PRESIDENT 0.80 X 0 0 0 INDIANA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM, VICE PRESIDENT 0.60 X 0 0 0 BUCKS COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL SECRETARY 0.60 X 0 0 0 SHARE FOOD PROGRAM TREASURER 0.40 X 0 0 0 SHEILA CHRISTOPHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 113984 0 17849 113984 0 17849 1 0 0 0 0 38949 20126406 122151 15427098 20287506 32 32 20287538 0 0 32 18895677 18895677 108887 108887 140161 140161 8558 8558 2433 2433 45483 45483 27396 27396 2000 2000 64964 22503 42461 11724 8509 3215 26665 8063 18602 29035 25196 3839 3702 3702 CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES 746685 746685 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 89624 85412 4212 FREIGHT & STORAGE 6279 6108 171 20209273 20109377 99896 0 236791 363850 134526 323599 294611 371317 982060 47726 580204 47726 580204 X 323591 401856 323591 401856 371317 982060 78265 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 14585000 15078735 14524243 20867321 20287506 85342805 14585000 15078735 14524243 20867321 20287506 85342805 85342805 148 33 13 37 32 263 85343068 1.00000 1.00000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2000 2000 20207272 20209272 1000000 250000 0 0 903862 875200 1000000 1000000 3779062 5668593 2000 2000 4000 225966 218800 250000 250000 944766 1417149 2000 2000 4000 0 X 20287538 0 20287538 0 20287538 20209273 0 20209273 0 20209273 PART X, LINE 2: PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL FOOD BANKS ("PARF") IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS MADE. PARF FOLLOWS THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE FASB CODIFICATION THAT REQUIRES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT PRINCIPLES FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURES OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN. PARF HAS ASSESSED THE TAX POSITIONS IT HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE IN ITS TAX RETURNS, AND, AS A RESULT, NO LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS HAS BEEN RECORDED; FURTHER, PARF HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. PARF IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION OF ITS TAX RETURNS FOR YEARS BEFORE 2021. 1 BUCKS COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL 100 DOYLE ST DOYLESTOWN PA 18901 236406222 501(C)(3) 38437 170104 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION DEVELOPMENT 121 SUNNYVIEW CIRCLE SUITE 121 BUTLER PA 16001 256001020 GOVERNMENT AGENCY 3507 17486 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA FOOD BANK 3908 COREY RD HARRISBURG PA 17109 232202250 501(C)(3) 572905 2519053 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF COMMUNITY FOOD WAREHOUSE OF MERCER COUNTY 109 S SHARPSVILLE AVE SHARON PA 16146 251446242 501(C)(3) 37443 166003 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF FAYETTE COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 140 NORTH BEESON AVENUE UNIONTOWN PA 15401 251180898 501(C)(3) 74960 338896 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF FOOD FOR FAMILIES - CAMBRIA 945 FRANKLIN STREET JOHNSTOWN PA 15905 251423020 501(C)(3) 35862 158097 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF GREATER BERKS FOOD BANK 117 MORGAN DRIVE READING PA 19608 222456238 501(C)(3) 204230 898288 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF GREATER PITTSBURGH COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ONE NORTH LINDEN STREET DUQUESNE PA 15110 251420599 501(C)(3) 501447 2231302 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF GREATER WASHINGTON COUNTY FOOD BANK 909 NATIONAL PIKE WEST BROWNSVILLE PA 15417 232939247 501(C)(3) 134341 591412 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF INDIANA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 827 WATER STREET INDIANA PA 15701 256069770 501(C)(3) 53355 237260 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF PHILABUNDANCE FOOD BANK 3616 S GALLOWAY STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19148 232290505 501(C)(3) 243232 1111206 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF LEHIGH VALLEY & NE PA 6969 SILVER CREST ROAD NAZARETH PA 18064 231669589 501(C)(3) 206868 941791 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF NW PA 1507 GRIMM DRIVE ERIE PA 16501 251405798 501(C)(3) 246835 1086043 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF SHARE FOOD PROGRAM 2901 WEST HUNTING PARK AVE PHILADELPHIA PA 19129 232360819 501(C)(3) 626094 2803227 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF WEINBERG NE PA REGIONAL FOOD BANK 185 RESEARCH DRIVE JENKINS TOWNSHIP PA 18640 231653093 501(C)(3) 165679 736484 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF WESTMORELAND COUNTY FOOD BANK 100 DEVONSHIRE DRIVE DELMONT PA 15626 231422682 501(C)(3) 144196 633077 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF YORK COUNTY FOOD BANK 254 WEST PRINCESS STREET YORK PA 17404 232452484 501(C)(3) 179189 787368 ACTUAL USDA COST FOOD AID IN HUNGER RELIEF 17 0 PART I, LINE 2: PARF AND SUB DISTRIBUTING ORGANIZATIONS MUST MAINTAIN ACCURATE AND COMPLETE RECORDS RELATING TO THE RECEIPT, DISPOSAL, FUNDS, ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS, FAIR HEARINGS, AND OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. ALL RECORDS MUST BE RETAINED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR TO WHICH THEY PERTAIN, OR, IF THEY ARE RELATED TO UNRESOLVED CLAIMS ACTIONS, AUDITS, OR INVESTIGATIONS, UNTIL THOSE ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN RESOLVED. PARF HAS ESTABLISHED A MANAGEMENT REVIEW SYSTEM TO ENSURE THE SUB DISTRIBUTING AGENCIES AND OTHER AGENCIES CONDUCTING PROGRAM ACTIVITIES MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND OBJECTIVES. AS PART OF THE SYSTEM, PARF MUST PERFORM AN ONSITE REVIEW OF ALL CSFP AGENCIES, AND OF ALL STORAGE FACILITIES UTILIZED BY THE AGENCY AT LEAST ONCE EVERY TWO YEARS. AS PART OF THE ON-SITE REVIEW, PARF MUST EVALUATE ALL ASPECTS OF PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION, INCLUDING CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE, FOOD STORAGE PRACTICES, INVENTORY CONTROLS, AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. IN ADDITION TO CONDUCTING ON-SITE REVIEWS, PARF MUST EVALUATE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ON AN ONGOING BASIS BY REVIEWING FINANCIAL REPORTS, AUDIT REPORTS, FOOD ORDERS, INVENTORY REPORTS, AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION. X 39624 15427098 ACTUAL USDA COST 0 0 0 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION'S STANDARD RECORDKEEPING PRACTICE IS TO CALCULATE DONATED FOOD ON A MEASUREMENT OF WEIGHT. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 14,107,140 POUNDS OF VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS. THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS CASES OF FOOD THE PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF REGIONAL FOOD BANKS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A ANY ACTION REQUIRED TO BE TAKEN BETWEEN REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY BE TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST BE RATIFIED BY THE BOARD AT THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DEFINED AS A NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) OR COUNTY LEAD AGENCY THAT ADMINISTERS AT LEAST ONE FOOD PROGRAM AND IS ENGAGED IN SOLICITING FOOD FROM THE FOOD INDUSTRY, TRANSPORTING, RECEIVING, OR SORTING AND DISTRIBUTING THE FOOD TO NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE AGENCIES THAT SUPPLY FOOD TO THE NEEDY, ILL, AND/OR INFANTS THAT HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED ACCORDING TO PREVAILING GUIDELINES. MEMBERS ARE ALSO REFERRED TO AS PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A BOARD MEMBERSHIP IS RESERVED TO THOSE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS REFERRED TO AS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. EACH MEMBER ORGANIZATION DESIGNATES A VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN THE ABSENCE OF THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE, HE OR SHE SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO APPOINT A PROXY. EACH MEMBER ORGANIZATION IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AT BOARD MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B AS DISCLOSED, BOARD MEMBERS ARE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES OF A PARTNER ORGANIZATION ALSO REFERRED TO AS A MEMBER ORGANIZATION. EACH MEMBER ORGANIZATION IS ENTITLED TO DESIGNATE ONE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE. BY VIRTUE OF THEIR BOARD POSITIONS, MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AGGREGATE COMPRISE THE GOVERNING BODY. AS A RESULT, THE MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS GOVERN THE ORGANIZATION AND ACCORDINGLY APPROVE ALL DECISIONS. THE FOLLOWING VOTING REPRESENTATIVES HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO SERVE AS OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION: JENNIFER BRILLHART, PRESIDENT; MICHELLE FAUGHT, VICE PRESIDENT; GEORGE MATYSIK, TREASURER; HEATHER FOOR, SECRETARY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE TREASURER PRIOR TO FILING TO REVIEW, COMMENT AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS. A FINAL VERSION OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION CONTAIN AN ARTICLE THAT ADDRESSES CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE A DUTY TO CONDUCT AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION ETHICALLY WITH HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY SITUATION WITH A CONFLICTING INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST THAT COULD POSSIBLY CAUSE A BREACH OF THEIR DUTIES. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER INVOLVED SHALL NOT VOTE ON OR PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSIONS OR DELIBERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER. MEETING MINUTES REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE OF ANY CONFLICTS PRESENTED AND THE ABSENCE OF THE OFFICER OR DIRECTOR DURING DISCUSSION REGARDING THE ISSUE. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINED WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. ANY IDENTIFIED CONFLICT, PERSONS ASSOCIATED WITH IDENTIFIED CONFLICT, AND DECISIONS MADE REGARDING THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND ASSOCIATED COMMITTEES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AN ANNUAL EVALUATION IS COMPLETED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, SECRETARY AND BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE. THE COMMITTEE RELIES ON AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE SURVEY WHEN DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED DURING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO REQUESTING PARTIES UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING: THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE INTERNAL GENERATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MONTHLY. AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM COMPILES QUARTERLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND PRESENT AT THE NEXT QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE TREASURER WORKS WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITING FIRM THROUGHOUT THE AUDIT PROCESS. THE FINAL DRAFT AUDIT IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED. THE TREASURER PRESENTS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVED AUDIT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD AT THE NEXT QUARTERLY MEETING FOR FINAL APPROVAL. THE PROCESS INVOLVING OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.