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The 990 read · EIN 59-2174510 · FL · Fiscal year 2024

Food for the Poor

Food for the Poor Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To provide aid to improve the health, economic, social, and spiritual conditions of the poor.”

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
$306K Edward Raine, 0.1% of spending
Revenue
$412.1M 99.9% from donations and grants
Spent
$417.7M 87.9% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$27.2M end of 2024
Savings
0.8 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
364 employees, 1,789 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

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

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Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 87.9¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
87.9¢
Programs, $367.1M
9.0¢
Fundraising, $37.5M
3.1¢
Admin, $13.1M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
9¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Food for the Poor spent 9¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $411.5M 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 · 29.4% of program spending · $94.1M in grants $107.9M

Basic needs - the charity shipped 2,160 tractor-trailer loads of essential goods valued at more than $314 million in 2024.fftp provided food for 207.9 million meals for hungry children and families. Also in 2024, fftp continued to ramp up purchasing food locally in the countries where it serves, reducing international shipping costs and getting resources sooner to the families who need them most. Fftp distributes aid to support the feeding, clothing, and sheltering of children and families living in poverty. For those already struggling with the hardship of poverty in haiti, the suffering was…

Program 2 · 9% of program spending · $31.7M in grants $33.2M

Community support & development - water wells, agricultural tools, seeds, training, and other grants were distributed enabling entire communities to grow their own food. Aquaculture ponds, fishing villages, fruit tree nurseries, animal husbandry projects and other programs we have funded give children and families living in poverty fresh hope for a better tomorrow.the charity continued to focus on building lives as well as building homes and schools, monitoring its progress to ensure better outcomes and sustained impact, and being resilient in how it responds to emergencies. (continued on…

Program 3 · 1.7% of program spending · $6.0M in grants $6.3M

Education - in 2024, fftp built 84 new classrooms and repaired two schools. The charity also shipped one container of education-related goods, including school furniture, books, and educational supplies to schools, providing children with valuable tools for learning.in addition to building schools and providing supplies, fftp also supports school feeding programs in the countries where we serve. For many vulnerable children, the nutritious food they receive at school may be their only meal of the day. The meals not only help a child concentrate, learn, and develop, but they also serve as a…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $23.9M to $27.2M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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38
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Edward Raine
President/CEO
$305,732
Michelle S Gollapalli
EVP & Chief Development Officer
$250,618
Mark a Khouri
EVP/COO
$234,311
Vivian a Borja
EVP/Chief Marketing Officer
$219,167
Jeffrey Alexander
EVP & Chief Administrative Officer
$197,468
Nicolas F Arguello
EVP/Chief Strategy & Impact Officer
$189,092
Gail Hamaty-Bird
EVP/Gen. Counsel /Secretary
$173,602
Javier a Ramirez
Sr.dir. Proc & Fulfillment
$166,442
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Roko Consulting LLCMarketing consulting$729,893
Hispanic Group CorporationMarketing and advertising$304,987
Catapult Fundraising IncProgram design & setup$149,000
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Food for the Poor.

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

How much does the Food for the Poor CEO make?

Edward Raine, President/CEO, received $305,732 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.1% of Food for the Poor's $417.7M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Food for the Poor donations go to programs?

Food for the Poor reported 87.9% of 2024 spending as programs, 9% as fundraising and 3.1% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Food for the Poor have?

Net assets were $27.2M at the end of 2024, about 0.8 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Food for the Poor have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Food for the Poor Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Food for the Poor Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Food for the Poor: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/food-for-the-poor/