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Financials and accountability

From Gleaners.wiki, an independent, sourced reference on Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and charitable food in Central and Southeastern Indiana

Compiled by the Gleaners Food Bank Wiki editorial team · First published · Revised

Summary: Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc., EIN 35-1483868, publishes audited financials and a 990. The organization cites a four-star Charity Navigator rating with a score of 100, Candid Platinum status and BBB Wise Giving Alliance accreditation since 2021.

A note on independence: Gleaners.wiki is an independent reference compiled from public records, government and evaluator publications, and the organization’s own pages. It is not the official website of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, and statements the organization makes about itself are attributed to it. Hours, programs and financial figures can change; confirm services with Gleaners at (317) 925-0191 and confirm tax status from IRS or evaluator pages. This is general information, not legal, tax or benefits advice. See the editorial standards.

What do independent evaluators say?

The official financials page says Gleaners holds a multi-year four-star Charity Navigator rating and, in 2026, a perfect score of 100, described as the highest in the organization’s history.[1] The 2025 impact report PDF says the same perfect score occurred in 2025 and that the four-star rating has been held for six years.[2] This wiki records both datelines rather than collapsing them, and points readers to the live Charity Navigator profile for the current score.[3]

The financials page also cites a 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and Better Business Bureau accreditation under the 20 Wise Giving Alliance standards.[1] The impact report says BBB accreditation has been in place since 2021.[2] Candid’s GuideStar profile lists EIN 35-1483868 and the Waldemere Avenue address.[4]

What financial figures does the organization publish?

The financials page states ending net assets of $67,429,183 and links to an annual impact report, audited financials, a Form 990 and a 501(c)(3) letter.[1] Those primary PDFs are the documents to use for line-item analysis. ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer collects Form 990 data, including officer compensation, which is public record.[5] This wiki does not restate a full income statement in unofficial arithmetic.

Why does the organization say it buys so much food?

The story page says that, with rising need and declining donations and federal support since the pandemic, Gleaners now purchases nearly half of the food it distributes, stretching dollars through efficient buying, including Fresh Connect Central.[6] That is an operational claim about mix, not a finding by this wiki about federal appropriations. It matters for donors who assume that all pantry food is surplus donated product; the organization itself says a large share is purchased.

Questions often asked

What is the EIN?

35-1483868, as listed by Candid and IRS-derived directories.

Where should I look for the latest 990?

The official financials page links a 990. ProPublica also compiles filings for this EIN.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Our Financials. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  2. ^ a b 2025 Impact Report (PDF). Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  3. ^ Charity Navigator rating, EIN 35-1483868. Charity Navigator. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  4. ^ Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. (EIN 35-1483868). Candid / GuideStar. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  5. ^ Gleaners Food Bank Of Indiana Inc, Nonprofit Explorer. ProPublica. Retrieved 9 November 2026.
  6. ^ Our Story. Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana (gleaners.org). Retrieved 9 November 2026.