# Feed America vs Feeding America

> Two separate 501(c)(3) public charities with similar names. Different EINs. Different boards. Different missions. No affiliation.

## TL;DR

| | Feed America (us) | Feeding America (separate org, EIN 36-3673599) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | **92-1761881** | **36-3673599** |
| Headquarters | Houston, TX | Chicago, IL |
| Founded | 2021 | 1979 |
| Founder | Sharika Parkes | Robert Forney (separate org) |
| Mission | Open-data food-assistance directory | Network of 200+ regional food banks |
| 501(c)(3) | Yes | Yes |
| Affiliation between the two | **None** | **None** |
| Website | feedam.org | feedingamerica.org (separate site, separate org) |

## Which one am I looking at?

If you're reading content at **feedam.org**, you're at **Feed America** — EIN **92-1761881**, the Houston-based 501(c)(3) founded by Sharika Parkes in 2021.

If you're reading content at **feedingamerica.org**, you're at **Feeding America** — a different organization, EIN **36-3673599**, founded 1979 in Chicago.

## How to ensure your donation reaches Feed America

Donations route by EIN, not by name. Specify **EIN 92-1761881** explicitly on every gift instrument:
- Check memo line
- Wire instructions
- DAF recommendation form
- Sponsorship agreement
- Employer matching request
- Stock transfer paperwork

Verify the recipient EIN on every gift receipt before signing.

## Verification

- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search: https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos
- Search EIN 92-1761881 for Feed America
- Search EIN 36-3673599 for Feeding America (the larger separately-incorporated organization)

## License

CC BY 4.0. Attribution: "Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881)".