Caring for Friends
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Caring for Friends has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
CARING FOR FRIENDS, FOUNDED IN 1974, IS A FOOD BANK, PREPARED MEALS PROGRAM, AND CARING KITCHEN. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE FOOD AND FRIENDSHIP TO SENIORS, KIDS AND ADULTS, THE HOMELESS, AND THOSE IN SHELTER IN GREATER PHILADELPHIA. WE ARE A VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED BY A SMALL STAFF. CARING FOR FRIENDS VOLUNTEERS SORT, PREPARE, PACK, AND DELIVER SIX DAYS A WEEK. WE PROVIDE FRESH, FROZEN, AND SHELF-STABLE FOOD TO FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO FILL THEIR PANTRIES AND SUPPORT THEIR FOOD SHARING PROGRAMS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Caring for Friends
$4.2M in foundation grants on record from 54 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Farmlink Project | $1.1M | 3 |
| Sharing Excess | $752K | 1 |
| Albertsons Companies Foundation | $572K | 4 |
| I Am Mercy Foundation A/K/A I Am the Vine Foundation | $500K | 3 |
| Sarah Ralston Foundation | $183K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $136K | 4 |
| Philadelphia Corporation for Aging | $125K | 1 |
| Medleycott Family Foundation | $120K | 4 |
| Network for Good | $101K | 3 |
| W W Smith Charitable Trust Tuw | $65K | 1 |
Leadership
VINCENT J SCHIAVONE — CHAIRMAN AND CEO (Principal officer)
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