Program 1 · 3.5% of program spending · $1.9M in grants $3.3M
Children programs - distributed 999,873 pounds of food product to 136 charitable organizations throughout 18 civil parishes in south louisiana.
The 990 read · EIN 72-0956468 · LA · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025
Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“To lead the fight against hunger and build food security in south louisiana by providing food access, advocacy, education and disaster response.”
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
- $223K Natalie Jayroe, 0.2% of spending
- Revenue
- $91.3M 96.2% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $101.5M 92.5% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $71.9M end of FY ending Jun 2025
- Savings
- 8.5 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 202 employees, 23,614 volunteers
01 · Red flags
1 thing to look at.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
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Professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised
Professional fundraisers raised $1,885,682 and kept $1,254,413 (66.5%). The charity received $631,269.
Schedule G Part I, line 2b02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025
Of each dollar it spent, 92.5¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
92.5¢
Programs, $94.0M
3.6¢
Fundraising, $3.6M
3.9¢
Admin, $4.0M
Cost to raise $1
4¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana spent 4¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $87.8M 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.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $15.3M to $71.9M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
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15
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18
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37
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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.
Natalie Jayroe
Former President and CEO
$223,134
Dirk Wild
Director
$182,205
John a Sillars
Chief Strategy Officer
$156,340
E Elisha Darcey
Vice President and COO
$154,487
Sally Montague
Former Chief Financial Officer
$132,794
Kristen R Hook
Chief Philanthropy Officer
$132,712
Brandy S Byrd
Chief Human Resource Offic
$119,500
Jason Finman
Director of It
$106,504
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Southland Truck Leasing LLC | Truck leasing | $676,487 |
| Penske Truck Leasing | Truck leasing | $294,230 |
| G Street Properties LLC | Building rent | $167,500 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana CEO make?
Natalie Jayroe, Former President and CEO, received $223,134 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana's $101.5M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana donations go to programs?
Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana reported 92.5% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 3.6% as fundraising and 3.9% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXHow much money does Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana have?
Net assets were $71.9M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 8.5 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XDoes Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “Second Harvest Food Bank Greater New Orleans and Acadiana: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/second-harvest-food-bank-greater-new-orleans-and-acadiana/