Program 1 · 3.9% of program spending · $24K in grants $3.5M
Community impact
The 990 read · EIN 25-1420599 · PA · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“Leverage the power of community to achieve lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $319K Lisa Scales, 0.3% of spending
- Revenue
- $94.5M 93.3% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $95.2M 92.6% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $52.9M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 6.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 195 employees, 8,900 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 92.6¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
92.6¢
Programs, $88.2M
3.8¢
Fundraising, $3.6M
3.6¢
Admin, $3.4M
Cost to raise $1
4¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank spent 4¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $88.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Program 2 · 3.8% of program spending $3.3M
Network outreach
Program 3 · 1.1% of program spending $969K
Community outreach and education - greater pittsburgh community food bank seeks to engage our community in our mission and mobilize our collective resources to fight food insecurity and it's root causes. Key community outreach and education programs include:-advocacy: the food bank plays an important role in supporting government funded food assistance programs and urging elected officials to support and prioritize them. The government affairs team cultivates non-partisan relationship with our elected officials, educating them about the importance of food security, and encouraging food bank…
04 · The savings
Net assets: $10.8M to $52.9M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
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05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
Lisa Scales
President & Chief Executive Officer
$318,833
Gary Doyle
Chief Financial Officer
$172,376
Charla Irwin-Buncher
Chief External Affairs Officer
$163,270
Charlese Mckinney
Chief Programs Officer
$160,661
Justin Lee
Chief Operations Officer
$159,173
Brian Gulish
VP Marketing/Communication
$148,085
Godfrey Bethea
VP of Epc
$140,831
David Carrico
VP of Information Technology
$140,295
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mailing Services of Pittsburgh Inc | Direct mail service and fundraising cons | $1,256,282 |
| Myers-Holum Inc | Erp implementation consulting services | $168,858 |
| Ascendance Idealease | Covered maintenance and repairs and main | $112,476 |
| All Lines Technology | It managed services | $105,172 |
| Accountstaff Inc | Staffing agency for temporary staff char | $103,649 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank CEO make?
Lisa Scales, President & Chief Executive Officer, received $318,833 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.3% of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank's $95.2M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank donations go to programs?
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank reported 92.6% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 3.8% as fundraising and 3.6% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank have?
Net assets were $52.9M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 6.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/greater-pittsburgh-community-food-bank/