2018-11-14T12:16:05-08:00 2017-12-31 132696850 Gruber Palumberi Raffaele Fried CPAs PC 7 Penn Plaza Suite 310 New York NY 10001 990 2017-01-01 133471350 HUNGER FREE AMERICA INC HUNG 2128250028 50 BROAD STREET NEW YORK NY 10004 JOEL BERG CEO 2018-11-14 true ROBERT L MANGER CPA P01593286 2125860800 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z 3721537 false false X www.hungerfreeamerica.org X 1987 NY HUNGER FREE AMERICA (HFA)is a national nonprofit group building a nonpartisan, grassroots membership movement to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. 9 9 177 4343 0 3805132 3363514 349474 2039 2031 -3794 6518 3803377 3721537 155240 14441 0 3019634 3180884 0 248300 844015 923852 4018889 4119177 -215512 -397640 2328900 1928927 295141 292808 2033759 1636119 HUNGER FREE AMERICA (HFA)is a national nonprofit group building a nonpartisan, grassroots membership movement to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. false false 3492205 14441 6278 HUNGER FREE AMERICA (formerly known as the New York City Coalition Against Hunger) is a national nonprofit group building a nonpartisan, grass-roots membership movement to enact the policies and programs needed to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food.Hunger Free America's long term goal is not just to ameliorate the problem, but to build the people's movement necessary to enact the economic and public policies needed to end hunger entirely. Given that hunger drains our economy and tears at our moral and civic fabric, we know that eliminating it will boost the nation both economically and spiritually. Towards that end, we've adopted the motto: "Ending hunger lifts us all."Programs: Advocacy, Research, and Policy: Hunger Free America's advocacy team is a voice for millions who struggle against U.S. hunger. One of the most effective and courageous advocacy groups in the nation, Hunger Free America works directly with elected officials on the city, state, and federal level to advance policies to end hunger and promote economic justice. Hunger Free America also conducts ground-breaking research and publishes cutting-edge reports that propose bold - yet concrete and realistic - solutions to hunger and poverty. AmeriCorps VISTA: Hunger Free America's AmeriCorps VISTA teams, operating across 27 states with 127 national service participants, enable participants to serve the country while fighting hunger. All of Hunger Free America's projects are united by the basic goals of reducing hunger, improving nutrition and empowering families to obtain more economic opportunities. Benefits Access: Hunger Free America's team works to connect low-income New Yorkers with benefits to access food across all five boroughs. Hunger Free America's staff screens individuals for federal nutrition assistance programs, and helps them through the application and recertification process. In 2017, Hunger Free America helped over 3,300 families access SNAP. Hunger Free America's VISTA program also increases access to nutrition benefits nationwide.Child Nutrition Program: Hunger Free America's child nutrition program works to ensure that every child in New York City has access to sufficient, nutritious food. By increasing participation in free summer meals and school breakfasts, Hunger Free America connects kids with the food they need to grow and thrive.Farm Fresh Program Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Initiative: Hunger Free America's pioneering community supported agriculture program provides subsidized shares of fresh, regional produce, in season, to low-income families. Food Action Board ( FAB): Our FAB program empowers low-income community members to fight for their own futures and build the anti-hunger movement by helping them further develop their leadership, advocacy, and community organizing skills. FAB Members take on key positions and leadership roles in efforts at the city, state, and federal levels aimed at promoting food security and economic opportunity. In the past year, Hunger Free America has worked with about 60 community members in 5 different under-resourced neighborhoods throughout New York City.Strategic Volunteer Program: Hunger Free America's "Ending Hunger Through Citizen Service Initiative" connects people and groups with volunteer opportunities that can make the greatest impact in the fight against hunger. Hunger Free America's newly launched web site, hungervolunteer.org, offers hunger organizations and the public innovative strategies and tools for engaging volunteers in effective activities to build the capacity of nonprofit groups, increase participation in government nutrition assistance programs, and advocate for improved economic and governmental policies. USDA National Hunger Clearinghouse: Hunger Free America's USDA National Hunger Hotline is a resource for individuals and families seeking information on how to obtain emergency food. The Hotline staff connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance programs, as well as various social services such as SNAP, WIC, and Summer Meals. In 2017, Hunger Free America received 22,090 calls from all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. 3492205 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 177 true false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 9 9 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NY X X X X THE ORGANIZATION 2128250028 50 BROAD STREET SUITE 1103 NEW YORK NY 10004 RAJ GOYLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD HOCHHAUSER Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DANIEL B RIPPS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AVINASH KAZA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUDIP MUKHERJEE Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOEL LITVIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HANS TAPARIA CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBYN NEFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marie Ternes vice chair 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JOEL BERG CEO 40.00 0.00 X 127377 0 10855 127377 10855 1 false false false 0 18726 1350457 1994331 3363514 CONTRACT SERVICES 561000 349474 349474 349474 2031 2031 0 0 0 0 240 18726 240 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 6278 6278 6278 3721537 355752 2031 14441 14441 0 0 0 127377 108270 11464 7643 0 2662827 2269135 233867 159825 0 263123 205871 32630 24622 127557 98678 17077 11802 0 0 13214 3154 10060 0 0 0 129523 119071 5946 4506 4821 2763 1161 897 33819 25563 5199 3057 0 0 181107 141961 23148 15998 213753 208068 5136 549 0 67403 66730 487 186 3362 2601 450 311 0 19483 15070 2610 1803 7592 5873 1016 703 Printing and Publications 77593 69375 2993 5225 TELEPHONE & INTERNET 66073 51108 8849 6116 CSA FOOD PAYMENTS TO FARMERS 39984 39984 Postage and Shipping 21910 11122 10676 112 44215 33367 5903 4945 4119177 3492205 378672 248300 134871 155975 1224294 1111405 209040 200282 637074 341630 0 0 0 0 20649 33421 89466 63397 35410 26069 0 0 0 20285 10143 47277 50002 2328900 1928927 203186 192462 1750 1750 90205 98596 295141 292808 X 744494 662940 1289265 973179 2033759 1636119 2328900 1928927 -397640 X X false true X true true true X 3949652 4109360 5074123 3812732 3363754 20309621 0 0 3949652 4109360 5074123 3812732 3363754 20309621 3940096 16369525 1100 1122 2216 2039 2031 8508 0 11416 13299 11152 12326 6278 54471 20372600 0.80350 0.81400 X false false 600 900 1500 4117677 4119177 355959 88990 false 333404 366286 350944 355959 1406593 2109890 1000 1060 1461 1500 5021 83351 91572 87736 88990 351649 527474 800 800 628 600 2828 61027 40971 20056 28439 22426 6013 26069 CAPITAL LEASE PAYABLE 21339 UNAMORTIZED LEASE INCENTIVES 77257 98596 X 3721537 3721537 3721537 4119177 4119177 4119177 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Hunger Free America has adopted Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740 "Income Taxes." ASC 740 requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on Hunger Free America's financial statements, as management believes that there are no uncertain tax positions within its financial statements. America has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; to identify and report unrelated income; determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and to review other matters that may be considered tax positions.Hunger Free America's Forms 990, Return of Organization Exempt for Income Tax, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2015, and 2016 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed. X X X X X false FALL BENEFIT 18966 18726 240 18966 18726 240 240 false TEXAS HUNGER INITIATIVE 811 WASHINGTON AVENUE WACO TX 76701 741159753 501(c)(3) 14441 0 FMV N/A INCREASING BREAKFAST IN TEXAS 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process HE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL, THEN TO THE COMPLETE BOARD, PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The conflict of interest policy covers directors, principal officers, and members of committees with governing Board designated powers. If there is potential for a conflict of interest, the Board is responsible for making a determination. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the Board or Executive Committee meeting while a determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining Board or Executive Committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. If the Board or Committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board or Committee determines the member has failed to disclosure an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Board reviews all salaries in conjunction with the annual budget authorization process, including the salary of the executive director. The Board includes an expert on nonprofit salaries due to his professional responsibilities. Hunger Free America currently does not have other officers or key employees as defined by the instructions on this form. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection Hunger Free America MAKES THE 990 AVAILABLE ON ITS OWN WEBSITE and on Guidestar.org. Hunger Free America's Form 1023 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON Hunger Free America'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process Hunger Free America MAINTAINS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT AND REVIEW OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6 THE VOLUNTEERS NOTED HERE SERVE BOTH AT Hunger Free America HEADQUARTERS AND ARE DIRECTLY PLACED AND/OR SUPERVISED BY Hunger Free America AT FOOD PANTRIES, SOUP KITCHENS, AND OTHER ANTI-HUNGER SITES, NATIONWIDE, AFFILIATED WITH Hunger Free America. Form 990, Part VIII, Line 8c and Form 990 Schedule G, Part II, Line 11 The proper completion of Form 990 requires organizations to report the activity from fundraising events that substantially further the organization's exempt purpose in Part VIII, Line 8c and Form 990, Schedule G, Part II, Line 11. Fundraising events often generate both contributions and income, such as when an individual pays more than the retail value for goods or services furnished. Form 990, Schedule C, Part II-A Hunger Free America is a policy and direct service organization building a bold, grass-roots, non-partisan membership movement in all 50 states to enact the policies and programs necessary to end domestic hunger and ensure that all Americans have sufficient access to nutritious food. Hunger Free America engages in limited lobbying as constituted under the law. Hunger Free America's limited lobbying activities promote food security and economic opportunity to create more living wage jobs and ensure that everyone and every neighborhood has access to affordable, nutritious food.