Nonprofit · EIN 35-1483868
GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC
Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $155,770,403 | $150,761,869 | $5,008,534 | $82,806,404 | $9,297,113 | $73,509,291 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $166,576,410 | $159,618,635 | $6,957,775 | $77,182,407 | $9,753,224 | $67,429,183 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $187,397,959 | $183,172,930 | $4,225,029 | $71,868,786 | $14,375,492 | $57,493,294 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,032,013
- of which government grants
- $4,347,332
- Program service revenue
- $1,483,653
- Investment income
- $864,950
- Net rental income
- $48,433
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$141,506
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$349,973
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,153,166
- Other revenue
- $2,389,787
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $116,417,351
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $813,503
- Other salaries and wages
- $10,647,982
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,429,040
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $54,094
- Occupancy
- $1,579,833
- Travel
- $3,001,512
- Depreciation
- $3,047,482
- Program services (functional)
- $144,901,152
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,625,229
- Fundraising (functional)
- $3,235,488
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,182,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $82,806,404
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,297,113
- Net assets, end of year
- $73,509,291
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,428,597
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,613,090
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $39,032,489
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $34,476,802
- Gross unrelated business income
- $479,267
- Gross receipts
- $204,104,317
- Employees
- 138
- Volunteers
- 21,003
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE FREDERICK GLASS | PRESIDENT/CEO Officer | 50 | $383,631 | $15,508 |
| JOSEPH SLATER | CFO (1/24-11/24)/COO Officer | 50 | $295,804 | $19,570 |
| MELISSA HILL | CHIEF HR AND ADMIN OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $184,190 | $18,264 |
| GAIL LOWRY | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $185,758 | $11,829 |
| SARAH ESTELL | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & ADV Highest-paid employee | 50 | $165,136 | $14,947 |
| TIFFANY STEAD | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $165,452 | $9,505 |
| SHAWNA CALDWELL SIMS | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $154,749 | $13,332 |
| VALERIE HUNT | CFO (12/24-7/25) Officer | 50 | $8,461 | $0 |
| GREG FENNIG | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ANN LLOYD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| SABINE KARNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA HAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHISH BATRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DARILYN BEDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIN DORSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| ERIN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| BUD GRAESSLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| PAUL HALVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| LISA HARRIS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| COLLEEN JUERGENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| CHAD MAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCCULLY HARMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| GEORGIANA REYNAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| DEON ROWIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| BILL STANCZYKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| SARA TAIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
| KELLI TOWLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SLATER | CFO/COO Officer | 50 | $248,250 | $16,063 |
| FRED GLASS | CEO Officer | 50 | $224,018 | $10,982 |
| MELISSA HILL | CHIEF HR AND ADMIN OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $157,428 | $14,134 |
| GAIL LOWRY | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $160,200 | $11,303 |
| KATHLEEN H KEINER | CHIEF PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $150,884 | $9,832 |
| SARAH ESTELL | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCAY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $142,009 | $12,368 |
| ALEXANDRA MCMAHON | DIRECTOR OF FOOD STRATEGY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,594 | $3,973 |
| GREG FENNIG | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN JUERGENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DARILYN BEDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DEON ROWIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DORSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| BUD GRAESSLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA TAIT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIANA REYNAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA HAGE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD MAYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ANN LLOYD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHISH BATRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI TOWLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HARRIS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCCULLY HARMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HALVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| SABINE KARNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL STANCZYKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN ELLIOTT | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO THRU 9/22 Former | 50 | $261,981 | $6,820 |
| JOSEPH SLATER | CFO/COO Officer | 50 | $233,669 | $15,153 |
| GAIL LOWRY | CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $156,920 | $11,926 |
| KATHLEEN H KEINER | CHIEF PROGRAMS & COMMUNITY Highest-paid employee | 50 | $138,359 | $8,167 |
| SARAH ESTELL | CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $132,324 | $11,583 |
| MELISSA HILL | CHIEF HR AND ADMIN OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $124,770 | $12,496 |
| JEFFREY MCDONALD | SR. DIRECTOR OF FRESH CONNECT CENTRAL Highest-paid employee | 50 | $119,207 | $8,333 |
| FRED GLASS | CEO Officer | 50 | $68,439 | $0 |
| CHAD MAYER | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SINCLAIR | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| SABINE KARNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN ANN LLOYD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ASHISH BATRA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DARILYN BEDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRI BRUKSCH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY DAVID | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DORSEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIN DRAKE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG FENNIG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN GOLDSTICKER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| BUD GRAESSLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA HAGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL HALVERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA HARRIS MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLEEN JUERGENSEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| MOLLY MCCULLY HARMON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIANA REYNAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DEON ROWIE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL STANCZYKIEWICZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA STOLLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI TOWLES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID URBANEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.85 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3737 WALDEMERE AVE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241-7234
- In care of
- % JOSEPH SLATER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEORGE FREDRICK GLASS, 3737 WALDEMERE AVENUE, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
- Signed the 990
- GEORGE FREDRICK GLASS, CEO
- Phone
- (317) 925-0191
- Website
- WWW.GLEANERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
Mission
GLEANERS' MISSION IS TO BE A LEADER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER. WE DO THIS BY JOINING WITH OTHERS TO OPTIMIZE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THOSE OF US FACING HUNGER AND WORKING TO OVERCOME THE CONDITIONS CAUSING FOOD INSECURITY.
Program accomplishments
- FOOD DISTRIBUTIONAS INDIANA'S LARGEST FOOD BANK, GLEANERS RECOGNIZES THAT OUR SUPERPOWER IS THE SOURCING AND DISTRIBUTION OF LARGE QUANTITIES OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD. IN OUR FISCAL YEAR 2025, WE DISTRIBUTED A RECORD 102 MILLION MEALS TO OUR 21-COUNTY SERVICE AREA IN INDIANA, AND THROUGH FRESH CONNECT CENTRAL, A REGIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION ORGANIZATION OPERATED AS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BY GLEANERS. FRESH CONNECT CENTRAL SERVES THE FEEDING AMERICA NETWORK OF FOOD BANKS, PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE, PROTEIN, DAIRY, AND DRY GOODS.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.KEY METRICS FOR SELECTED PROGRAMS INCLUDE:- 7.6 MILLION MEALS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH OUR ONSITE PANTRY, THE LARGEST IN THE STATE- 1.3 MILLION MEALS THROUGH OUR GLEANERS2GO CURBSIDE PICKUP PROGRAM AND VIA HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM BY REFERRAL FROM CASE WORKERS OR OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO LACK TRANSPORTATION OR WHO ARE UNABLE TO GET TO A PANTRY LOCATION- 37 MILLION MEALS PROVIDED BY OUR NETWORK PARTNERS IN OUR 21-COUNTY SERVICE AREA- 1.9 MILLION MEALS FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES THROUGH SCHOOL PANTRIES AND SUMMER MEAL SITESNUTRITION PROGRAM GLEANERS IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A WIDE VARIETY OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO THOSE WE SERVE. WE RECOGNIZE THE DIRECT CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD INSECURITY AND THE TOP CHRONIC CONDITIONS AFFECTING OVERALL HEALTH, SUCH AS DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AND MORE. IN 2025, GLEANERS DISTRIBUTED 54 MILLION POUNDS OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. GLEANERS RANKS FOOD DISTRIBUTED BASED ON PARTNERSHIP FOR A HEALTHIER AMERICA AND THEIR HEALTHY EATING RESEARCH (HER) GUIDELINES. MOST FOODS ARE RANKED AS GREEN (CHOOSE OFTEN), YELLOW (CHOOSE SOMETIMES) OR RED (CHOOSE RARELY) WHEN THEY ARRIVE IN OUR WAREHOUSE. APPROXIMATELY 80% OF OUR INVENTORY IS RANKED BASED ON THESE GUIDELINES, WITH THE BALANCE TYPICALLY BEING MIXED LOADS OF DONATED FOOD, OR OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS OILS, SPICES, AND CONDIMENTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, 67% OF THE FOODS DISTRIBUTED BY GLEANERS WERE RANKED AS GREEN OR YELLOW BASED ON THESE GUIDELINES. OUTREACH AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY GLEANERS ESTABLISHED A SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) OUTREACH PROGRAM IN 2011 IN RESPONSE TO THE SHARP RISE IN FOOD INSECURITY FOLLOWING THE GREAT RECESSION IN 2008. IN 2025, WE ASSISTED OVER 1,846 NEIGHBORS IN SUBMITTING THEIR SNAP APPLICATIONS. SNAP IS A CRUCIAL PART OF ANY HUNGER RELIEF PROGRAM. IN FACT, FOR EVERY MEAL PROVIDED BY THE CHARITABLE HUNGER RELIEF SYSTEM, SNAP PROVIDES 9 MEALS. HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS ACCESS SUCH A ROBUST AND EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ALLOWS THE HOUSEHOLD'S LIMITED BUDGET TO BE SPENT ON HOUSING, UTILITIES, TRANSPORTATION, AND CRITICAL NECESSITIES. BASED ON THESE EFFORTS AND A COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERING OUR NEIGHBORS ONTO A PATH OF GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY, GLEANERS EXPANDED OUR OUTREACH TEAM WITH AN EYE TOWARD EXPANDED SERVICES, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID, TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF), UTILITY, INTERNET, AND CELLULAR ASSISTANCE, AND MORE. IN ADDITION, IN MAY 2025 THE TOM AND JULIE WOOD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER OPENED AT GLEANERS. THIS FACILITY HOUSES GENNESARET FREE CLINICS, THE PURDUE PATTERSON MCALLUM MARETTA CHARITABLE PHARMACY (FIRST OF ITS KIND IN INDIANA), THE CENTRAL INDIANA COUNCIL ON AGING (CICOA), WOMENS INFANTS AND CHILDRENS PROGRAM (WIC), THE MARION COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT NUTRITION EDUCATION, FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND MORE, IN 2025.Expenses $144,901,152 · grants $116,417,351 · revenue $3,636,819
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-1483868
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $82,806,404
- Income (IRS master file)
- $204,104,317
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $155,770,403 | $150,761,869 | $82,806,404 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2024 | $166,576,410 | $159,618,635 | $77,182,407 | XML |
| 990-T | September 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $187,397,959 | $183,172,930 | $71,868,786 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $186,505,461 | $177,254,309 | $57,600,145 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-1483868).
Questions about GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC
- What is the EIN of GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC is 35-1483868.
- Is GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GEORGE FREDRICK GLASS.
- Who are the officers and directors of GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $383,631 (GEORGE FREDERICK GLASS, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does GLEANERS FOOD BANK OF INDIANA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $155,770,403, expenses of $150,761,869 and total assets of $82,806,404 at year end.
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