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The 990 read · EIN 22-2470885 · NY · Fiscal year 2024

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To lead a network of partners to alleviate hunger, prevent food waste, and nourish the communities we serve. Our vision is that all people have the nutritious food they need to thrive.”

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
$197K Thomas Nardacci, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$121.1M 92.4% from donations and grants
Spent
$112.5M 95.3% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$63.2M end of 2024
Savings
6.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
219 employees, 24,202 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), 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 · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 95.3¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
95.3¢
Programs, $107.2M
1.2¢
Fundraising, $1.4M
3.5¢
Admin, $4.0M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $111.9M 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 · 1% of program spending · $1.1M in grants $1.1M

Certain hunger prevention nutrition assistance programs (hpnap) are supported by the new york state department of health by means of pass through arrangements with the regional food bank of northeastern new york (food bank). These programs include operation support grants and subcontracts for member agencies of the food bank, a nutrition education project, and a program to fund the transportation of donated foods.

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

Net assets: $13.1M to $63.2M in 11 years.

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

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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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.

Thomas Nardacci
Chief Executive Officer
$196,948
Nicholas Pisani
Chief Operations Officer
$155,773
Deanna Zuzick
Chief Financial Officer
$153,186
Jessica Hansen
Chief Advancement Officer
$145,898
Michael-Aaron Poindexter
Cpo
$126,965
Susan Lintner
EVP Equitable Access & Advocacy
$119,289
Shane Clute
Sr. Director of Transportation
$118,953
Joanne Dwyer
EVP Strategy & Business Development
$118,484
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York.

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

How much does the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York CEO make?

Thomas Nardacci, Chief Executive Officer, received $196,948 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York's $112.5M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York donations go to programs?

Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York reported 95.3% of 2024 spending as programs, 1.2% as fundraising and 3.5% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York have?

Net assets were $63.2M at the end of 2024, about 6.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York 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 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/regional-food-bank-of-northeastern-new-york/