Financials, Governance, & Partners
As we pursue ambitious goals under Influence, Support, and Build, we are committed to stewarding every contribution with the highest level of accountability and transparency. The following information demonstrates the financial health, strong governance, and robust network that allow the Urban School Food Alliance to deliver meaningful, scalable impact for urban students and school nutrition programs nationwide.
We have consistently directed more than 85% of our expenses directly to program work.
Financial Strength & Transparency
The Urban School Food Alliance operates with a lean and efficient structure that prioritizes mission impact . In recent years, we have consistently directed more than 85% of our expenses directly to program work — including procurement innovation, best-practice sharing, member training, and advocacy — while keeping administrative and fundraising costs low. Our 2026 budget reflects steady, responsible growth aligned with our expanding membership and strategic priorities. For the last two years we have earned Platinum Transparency status with Candid. We maintain strong financial oversight through annual independent audits and timely filing of IRS Form 990s. This disciplined approach ensures that every dollar invested advances our collective mission of healthier school meals for millions of students.
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IRS Determination Letter 990 Forms (view on Candid) Certificate of Incorporation
Annual Reports 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020
Online Donation Information
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Collective Power for Healthier School Meals: Case for Support
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