CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1993

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SHANNON MAYNARD

Phone

2025477022

Tax Period

2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER INC, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.6M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

TO DEVELOP, INSPIRE, AND CONNECT LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT CREATE A FOOD-SECURE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,370,112 Revenue: $154,794

EMERSON NATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM - THE BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWSHIP TRAINS AND INSPIRES NEW LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER AND POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES. FELLOWS GAIN VITAL...

EMERSON NATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM - THE BILL EMERSON NATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWSHIP TRAINS AND INSPIRES NEW LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER AND POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES. FELLOWS GAIN VITAL FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE THROUGH PLACEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY AS WELL AS POLICY-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THE PROGRAM BRIDGES GAPS BETWEEN LOCAL EFFORTS AND NATIONAL PUBLIC POLICY, AS FELLOWS SUPPORT PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, RESEARCH, EVALUATION, OUTREACH, ORGANIZING, AND ADVOCACY PROJECTS.

Program 2

Expenses: $981,102 Revenue: $303,000

LELAND INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM - THE MICKEY LELAND INTERNATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWS PROGRAM TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS IN THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER WORLDWIDE. IT IS A UNIQUE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM THAT...

LELAND INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS PROGRAM - THE MICKEY LELAND INTERNATIONAL HUNGER FELLOWS PROGRAM TRAINS EMERGING LEADERS IN THE FIGHT TO END HUNGER WORLDWIDE. IT IS A UNIQUE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM THAT COMBINES FIELD AND POLICY WORK. LELAND FELLOWS DEVELOP NEW SKILLS WHILE ACTIVELY WORKING TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND POVERTY IN ASIA, AFRICA, AND LATIN AMERICA. DURING THE FIRST YEAR, FELLOWS WORK DIRECTLY TO BUILD FOOD SECURITY IN THE FIELD. IN THE SECOND YEAR, FELLOWS APPLY THEIR FIELD EXPERIENCE TO THE DESIGN OF SOUND DEVELOPMENT POLICY AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL. IN ADDITION TO THEIR FIELD AND POLICY WORK, FELLOWS TAKE PART IN ANNUAL CENTER-SPONSORED TRAINING SESSIONS AND A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES AIMED AT FURTHER ADDING TO THEIR SKILLS AND EXPERTISE.

Program 3

Expenses: $327,957 Revenue: $10,000

ZERO HUNGER ACADEMY PROGRAM - ZERO HUNGER INITIATIVE SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND NETWORKS WHO WANT TO BECOME LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER DOMESTICALLY AND WORLDWIDE. THE...

ZERO HUNGER ACADEMY PROGRAM - ZERO HUNGER INITIATIVE SERVES AS AN ENTRY POINT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND NETWORKS WHO WANT TO BECOME LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER DOMESTICALLY AND WORLDWIDE. THE INITIATIVE IS COMPOSED OF THREE PARTS: ZERO HUNGER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS A SUMMER LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. ZERO HUNGER ACADEMY IS AN ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE THAT MAKES THE HUNGER CENTER'S U.S. FOOD SECURITY CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONTENT AVAILABLE TO NEW AUDIENCES. ZERO HUNGER CAMPUS NETWORK CURRENTLY COMPRISES OF FIVE COLLEGES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES THAT HAVE COMMITTED TO EDUCATING THEIR STUDENTS ON THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER AND POVERTY AND MOBILIZING THEM TO ADVOCATE FOR LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE FOOD SECURITY OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,366,457

Program Service Revenue $467,794

Investment Income $123

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $3,834,374

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,474,675

Salaries & Benefits $1,462,141

Fundraising Expenses $96,515

Program Expenses $2,723,229

Other Expenses $656,747

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,593,563

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,834,374	$3,529,032	+0.1%
Expenses	$3,593,563	$3,550,194	+0.0%
Net Income	$240,811	$-21,162	-12.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$530,590

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATHERINE EMERSON	CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KAREN COBLE EDWARDS	VICE CHAIR UNTIL AUG. 2025	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM SCHEIBEL	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
RIA SHAH	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN FOLKERTS	DIRECTOR UNTIL AUG. 2025	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LOUIS GERBER	DIRECTOR UNTIL AUG. 2025	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATIENCE PEABODY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS HERTEL	DIRECTOR UNTIL AUG. 2025	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE HOUSTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AZAD OOMMEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE SARASIN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
YESENIA GARCIA	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOAN MCGLOCKTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC STEINER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY CATHERINE TOKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE CASEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SHANNON MAYNARD	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$235,477	$41,258	$276,735
ELIZABETH URIYO	CHIEF OF STAFF	40.00	Officer	$125,059	$4,225	$129,284
BAIRY DIAKITE	DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	40.00	Officer	$105,926	$18,645	$124,571
TONY JACKSON	DIRECTOR, EMERSON PROGRAM	40.00	Highest	$113,739	$19,751	$133,490
ZACHARY BLY DIRECTOR OF	COMMUNICATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT	40.00	Highest	$100,513	$4,089	$104,602
LAURA TARRE	DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	40.00	Highest	$109,427	$5,386	$114,813

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$3,834,374	$3,593,563	$1,788,434	$240,811
2024	$3,529,032	$3,550,194	$1,758,872	$-21,162
2023	$3,677,067	$3,816,969	$1,721,792	$-139,902
2022	$3,722,444	$3,492,422	$2,037,092	$230,022
2021	$3,169,178	$3,046,080	$1,832,370	$123,098
2020	$3,299,659	$3,126,922	$1,000,177	$172,737
2019	$3,343,636	$3,086,279	$1,422,552	$257,357
2018	$3,281,026	$2,619,817	$1,278,727	$661,209