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The 990 read · EIN 56-1283426 · NC · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc

Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Established in 1980, the food bank of central & eastern north carolina is among the largest anti-hunger organizations in the United States. We work every day to provide food to people in need while advancing long-term solutions to end hunger in our communities.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$301K Ashley Mccumber, 0.1% of spending
Revenue
$247.2M 98.3% from donations and grants
Spent
$249.4M 95.7% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$97.9M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
4.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
225 employees, 57,912 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 95.7¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
95.7¢
Programs, $238.8M
2.3¢
Fundraising, $5.8M
1.9¢
Admin, $4.8M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
2¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc spent 2¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $243.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 19.1% of program spending · $45.3M in grants $45.5M

The food bank of central & eastern north carolina's retail donation program rescued and distributed more food than ever before, ensuring less food in our landfills and more meals for families in need. Through this program, our partner agencies picked up approximately 24 million pounds of food from local retail stores, a record for the organization.

Program 2 · 3.2% of program spending · $6.8M in grants $7.7M

Through our year-round operation of the federal nutrition program for seniors, the commodities supplemental food program, we provided over 8,750 boxes of food a month in all of our 34 counties.

Program 3

The food bank not only feeds those who are hungry; we also work to benefit community health by working to address hunger at its root causes thru a focus on nutrition, education, and outreach. Our workforce development program provides education and employment sponsorship for individuals who are unemployed, underemployed, or justice involved.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $8.5M to $97.9M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2014 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Ashley Mccumber
Former Chief Executive Officer
$300,640
Mickey Holt
Interim Co-CEO (7/15/24-1/26/25)
$268,238
Charles Hale
Interim Co-CEO (to 1/26/25) & COO
$220,409
Jerry Naylor
Former Chief People Officer
$200,798
Melissa Hartzell
Cdo (7/1/24 - 3/19/25)
$180,261
Susan Allison
Chief Financial Officer
$164,762
Mariah Murrell
Chief Community Impact Officer
$155,760
Robert Adams
VP of Community Health & Engagement (7/1/24-6/10/2
$144,044
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
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Wm Jordan Company IncConstruction$3,379,917
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Landstar Inway IncTransportation services$997,150
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Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc CEO make?

Ashley Mccumber, Former Chief Executive Officer, received $300,640 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.1% of Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc's $249.4M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc donations go to programs?

Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc reported 95.7% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 2.3% as fundraising and 1.9% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc have?

Net assets were $97.9M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 4.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Food Bank of Central & Eastern Nc: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/food-bank-of-central-and-eastern-nc/