irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.10MTHE GLOBAL MOVEMENTS PROGRAM - SUPPORTS AND PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL MOVEMENTS AND NETWORKS TO BUILD INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY AND ADVANCE THE GOALS OF FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND THE BASIC RIGHTS TO FOOD, LAND, WATER AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR ALL PEOPLE.
- #2 $598KARTISTS AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY/HUNGERTHON - ARTISTS AGAINST HUNGER AND PROVERTY OFFERS ARTISTS, THE ARTIST COMMUNITY AND THE MUSIC INDUSTRY THE OPPORTUNITY TO USE THEIR VOICES TO SUPPORT THE MOVEMENT TO END HUNGER AND POVERTY. THROUGH AWARENESS BUILDING CAMPAIGNS, FOOD DRIVES, FUNDRAISING AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, ARTISTS SUPPORT INNOVATIVE AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS FIGHTING HUNGER AND ENSURING THE RIGHT TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR ALL IN COMMUNITIES ALL ACROSS THE WORLD. HUNGERTHON IS WHYHUNGER'S SIGNATURE PUBLIC OUTREACH CAMPAIGN FEATURING A SERIES OF EVENTS AND INTERVIEWS CULMINATING IN A NATIONAL RADIOTHON THAT HAS GROWN TO BECOME A THANKSGIVING DAY TRADITION TO COMBAT HUNGER AND POVERTY.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artists Against Hunger and Poverty / Hungerthon
Engages artists and the music industry in awareness campaigns, fundraising, and food drives; Hungerthon includes a national radiothon and outreach events
Global Movements Program
Supports international social movements and networks to advance food sovereignty and the rights to food, land, water, and sustainable livelihoods
Grassroots Action Network
Partners with community-based leaders and organizations to build a movement for a just and equitable U.S. food system and strengthen grassroots organizing capacity
Nourish Network for the Right to Food
Works with emergency food providers and community health organizations to transform hunger relief into a social justice movement; operates the WhyHunger Hotline
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
- Funding community-based organizations and social movements to advance food justiceProvides grants to grassroots organizations and social movements globally and in the U.S. to advance food sovereignty, the human right to food, and sustainable livelihoods, including through support for community-led solutions and leadership development.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Mobilizing artists and the music industry for hunger relief and awarenessRuns music-based initiatives such as Artists Against Hunger and Poverty and Hungerthon to engage artists and fans in fundraising, public awareness campaigns, and food drives to combat hunger and poverty globally.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Operating a national Hunger Hotline and Find Food DatabaseOperates a national hotline, texting service, and online database to connect individuals across the U.S. to emergency food providers, including food pantries, soup kitchens, summer meal sites, government nutrition programs, and grassroots organizations. The system is maintained through ongoing research, verification of site details, and periodic updates to ensure accuracy.
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Community Capacity Building & Leadership Networks 1 activity
- Strengthening grassroots leadership and food justice organizingBuilds capacity among community-based leaders and organizations through the Grassroots Action Network, supporting community organizing and food justice strategies in the U.S.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.75M
Contributions & grants$5.30M92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$192K3%
Other revenue$257K
expenses
Total expenses$5.78M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$2.69M
Grants paid out$1.05M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.48M
Cash$3.80M
Investments$1.12M
Liabilities$1.62M
Net assets$4.85M
Liquid reserves10.2 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -9.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENIQUE JONES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $280K |
| JOY CURTIN | SR. DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMIN | 40 | $257K |
| SHARON DAMELIO | SR. DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $215K |
| DEBORAH DEPOALA | SR. DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION | 40 | $206K |
| SUZANNE BABB | SR. CO-DIRECTOR OF US PROGRAMS | 40 | $150K |
| LORRIE CLEVENGER | SR. CO-DIRECTOR OF US PROGRAMS | 40 | $150K |
board members · 18
- ALYSIA STEINMANN — TREASURER
- CARALENE ROBINSON — DIRECTOR (THRU JAN 2024)
- CINDY SECUNDA — CHAIRPERSON
- DIANE BLAGMAN — DIRECTOR
- DREW PIZZO — DIRECTOR (FROM DEC 2024)
- ELIZABETH NORRIS — DIRECTOR
- JIMMY ZANKEL — VICE CHAIR (FROM SEPT 2024)
- JOJO BRIM — VICE CHAIR (THRU SEPT 2024)
- LORETTA MUNOZ — MEMBER AT LARGE
- MARK BLAKE — MEMBER AT LARGE
- MARK CIMINO — DIRECTOR
- MEISHA PORTER — DIRECTOR
- MELISSA NEWHART — DIRECTOR (FROM FEB 2024)
- PEARL THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL LIPSCHUTZ — DIRECTOR
- ROBIN LEWIS — SECRETARY
- THOMAS CHAPIN — DIRECTOR
- VANESSA TRINIDAD — DIRECTOR (THRU JULY 2024)
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Artists Against Hunger and Poverty Partner — Collaborative initiative focused on fighting hunger and poverty through artistic engagement.
- Artists Against Hunger and Poverty Partner — Initiative engaging artists and the music industry in awareness, fundraising, and food drives to combat hunger and poverty.
- Bill Ayres Partner — Radio DJ and co-founder of WhyHunger, helped launch the organization based on the power of music to drive social change.
- Black Urban Growers Partner — Partner organization working with WhyHunger on Black food sovereignty.
- Feeding America Network — Member of national food bank network
- Find Food Database Network — National database used to locate food distribution sites and support the Find Food Hotline.
- Harry Chapin Network — Co-founder of WhyHunger who helped mobilize artists and fans to raise funds and spark action.
- Harry Chapin Partner — Musician and co-founder of WhyHunger, instrumental in establishing the organization's mission.
- Missouri Rural Crisis Center Partner — Collaborates with WhyHunger to support farmer-led food sovereignty efforts.
- National Black Food Justice Alliance Partner — Partner coalition working with WhyHunger on Black food sovereignty.
- Nourish Network Network — Collaborative network working to transform emergency food response into a social justice movement recognizing nutritious food as a human right.
- musicians, chefs, actors, activists, and public figures Partner — Partners with artists and public figures who advocate for food justice and the right to nutritious food.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Centralized Information Access Systemmethodology: centralized_referral_systemBy connecting individuals to local food resources through a centralized hotline and real-time digital database, we improve access to nutrition support, because timely, coordinated referrals reduce barriers and increase utilization of available services.
- Community-Led Food Sovereigntymethodology: food_sovereigntyBy supporting grassroots-led organizing and community-controlled food systems, we address the root causes of hunger and advance long-term resilience, because empowering marginalized communities to lead their own solutions fosters sustainable change rooted in social, racial, and environmental justice.
- Cultural Engagement for Movement Buildingmethodology: cultural_engagementBy using music and culture as tools for engagement, we inspire collective action and broaden participation in the movement to end hunger, because cultural expression builds emotional resonance and mobilizes communities more effectively than data or appeals alone.
- Food as a Human Right Frameworkmethodology: food_as_a_human_rightBy reframing food access as a human right rather than charity, we transform emergency food assistance into a justice movement, because this shift centers dignity, equity, and systemic change over temporary aid.