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Foothills Food Bank

Carefree, AZ · EIN 860619725 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · foothillsfoodbank.com
revenue
$5.0M
expenses
$4.5M
net assets
$5.4M
employees
13
volunteers
305
program ratio
91%
mission · from form 990

Provide food and financial assistance to the local community.

profile · synthesized from sources

Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center provides food assistance and financial support to individuals and families facing food insecurity in central Arizona. The organization operates multiple pantry locations in Cave Creek, Black Canyon City, New River, Anthem, and Phoenix, offering fresh produce, meat, pantry staples, and personal care items. No proof of income or citizenship is required to access services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    Provided emergency financial assistance and referral information to individuals and families in the foothills area who are in a crisis situation.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Community Navigators
Offers one-on-one assistance to help clients apply for additional programs and services to reduce financial burden
Food Distribution
Provides fresh produce, meat, bakery items, canned goods, household supplies, and pet food through multiple pantry locations and mobile distributions
Good Neighbor Holiday Project
Formerly Adopt-a-Family; provides holiday support including toys, gift cards, and food baskets to thousands of neighbors
Home Delivery
Partners with Foothills Caring Corp to provide home delivery of food baskets to seniors who cannot visit pantries
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Regular Food Pantry Distribution 6 activities
    • Accept food and donation drop-offs during weekday hours
      Receives food and monetary donations Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Cave Creek location and during designated hours at other sites.
    • Conduct scheduled and walk-in food distribution at Cave Creek location
      Operates food sharing services Monday through Friday at the Cave Creek site, requiring reservations from 9:00 AM to noon and offering limited walk-in availability from noon to 2:00 PM.
    • Food Distribution Services
      Operates food distribution sites in Cave Creek, Phoenix, Anthem, Black Canyon City, and New River, providing fresh produce, meat, bakery items, canned goods, household supplies, personal hygiene items, and pet food to thousands of individuals and families annually. Distribution occurs Monday through Friday at the main Cave Creek location with reservations and limited walk-ins, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Black Canyon City pantry.
    • Food Distribution Services
      Operates food distribution sites in Cave Creek, Phoenix, Anthem, Black Canyon City, and New River, providing fresh produce, meat, bakery items, canned goods, household supplies, personal hygiene items, and pet food to thousands of individuals and families annually. Distribution occurs Monday through Friday at the main Cave Creek location with reservations and limited walk-ins, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the Black Canyon City pantry.
    • Food Distribution at Cave Creek Location
      Operates a food bank and resource center in Cave Creek, AZ, distributing a variety of food items and household supplies Monday through Friday. Reservations are required for morning hours (9:00 AM - noon), with limited walk-in availability in the afternoon (noon - 2:00 PM).
    • Operate Black Canyon City pantry with weekday distribution
      Distributes food at the Black Canyon City pantry on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during designated hours, with structured service times for clients.
  • General Volunteer Support Services 3 activities
    • Engage volunteers in regular food bank operations
      Relies on volunteers who commit to regular service of one day per week, typically contributing 3–4 hours per shift.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers in regular service commitments, typically one day per week for 3-4 hours, to support its operations.
    • Volunteer Engagement
      Engages volunteers in regular service commitments, typically one day per week for 3-4 hours, to support its operations.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Distribute food and essential supplies to clients
      Provides clients with fresh produce, meat, bakery items, canned goods, household supplies, personal hygiene products, pet food, and specific staple items such as peanut butter, canned proteins, pasta, and toilet paper.
    • Food Distribution at Black Canyon City Pantry
      Operates a food pantry in Black Canyon City, AZ, distributing food on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during specified hours.
    • Operate food distribution sites in multiple communities
      Runs food bank and pantry locations in Cave Creek, Phoenix, Anthem, Black Canyon City, and New River, providing ongoing food sharing services to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
    • Provide home delivery of food to seniors
      Offers no-cost home delivery of food baskets to senior neighbors through a partnership with Foothills Caring Corp.
    • Senior Home Delivery Program
      Provides free home delivery of food baskets to senior neighbors through a partnership with Foothills Caring Corp.
    • Senior Home Food Delivery
      Provides free home delivery of food baskets to senior neighbors through a partnership with Foothills Caring Corp.
    • Senior Home Food Delivery
      Provides free home delivery of food baskets to senior neighbors through a partnership with Foothills Caring Corp.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$5.00M
Contributions & grants$2.03M41%
Program service revenue$3.22M64%
Investment income$-248K-5%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.50M
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$450K
Grants paid out$3.55M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.38M
Cash$2.24M
Investments$1.91M
Liabilities$14K
Net assets$5.36M
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 5
  • Brian Uebel — Board Member
  • Dan OKeefe — Board Member
  • Darrilyn Adams — Board Member
  • Jill Hieb — Board Member
  • Jill Muth — Board Member
relationships · 6

who they work with

  • Desert Foothills Volunteers Hub Partner — Refers volunteers to this community-wide hub for additional opportunities.
  • Foothills Caring Corp Partner — Partnership enabling home delivery of food baskets to senior neighbors.
  • Fry's Partner — Receives annual donations from Fry's based on a percentage of spending through their Community Rewards program.
  • Fry's Food Partner — Partner that has donated food to Foothills Food Bank.
  • Remedy Termite & Pest Partner — Highlighted as a featured business partner that supports the food bank and the community.
  • Tech 4 Life Partner — Website development partner responsible for creating and maintaining the Foothills Food Bank website.