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Bread For The World Inc

Washington, DC · Founded 1982

Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger through policy change

Primary audience

General Public

Work area

Policy Reform

Topic

Social Justice

Contact

Eugene Cho

Website Contact

About Organization

Bread for the World mobilizes Christians and people of faith to advocate for policies that address the root causes of hunger and poverty in the United States and worldwide. Based in Washington, DC, the organization operates with $6.0 million in annual revenue and engages thousands of advocates in legislative action.

What They Focus On

Policy Change

Advancing legislative and regulatory reforms

Public Awareness

Educating communities about critical issues

Coalition Building

Partnering with organizations to amplify impact

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$9.7M

+73.7% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$6.7M

+4.9% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$14.5M

+19.8% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

+3.3% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$9,675,077	$6,741,734	$14,518,109	94
2023	$5,568,751	$6,427,086	$12,123,214	91
2022	$5,614,929	$5,244,557	$13,244,225	83
2021	$6,419,987	$4,957,261	$10,817,860	80
2020	$6,265,583	$5,503,423	$9,071,665	74
2019	$5,838,595	$5,412,695	$8,018,104	73
2018	$5,892,247	$5,012,233	$7,509,628	95

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Research

Analyzing issues and developing evidence-based policy solutions
02

Coalition Building

Partnering with allies to strengthen advocacy efforts
03

Legislative Action

Working with lawmakers to advance policy priorities
04

Public Education

Raising awareness through campaigns and communications

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Bread For The World Inc

Policy Research

Conducting research to inform policy development and reform

Legislative Advocacy

Working with lawmakers to advance policy priorities

Public Education

Raising awareness about key issues through campaigns

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Bread For The World Inc.

Contact the team Contact

Eugene Cho

President/CEO

17 hrs/week

Compensation: $139,023

Heather Taylor

Managing Director

18 hrs/week

Compensation: $88,113

Vila-Sheree Watson

Vice President for Development & Membership

Matt Gross

Director of Organizing and Faith Engagement

Bob Powers

Director of Government Relations

Jennica Stevens Pesapane

Director of Communications and Marketing

Sakeenah Shabazz

Interim Director, Policy and Research Institute

Rev. David Beckmann

President Emeritus

Matthew Gross

Director, Organizing

19 hrs/week

Compensation: $71,911

Jeffrey Nelson

Director, Finance

17 hrs/week

Compensation: $59,882

Edward Kaufholz

Director, Communication

15 hrs/week

Compensation: $59,455

Delma Plummer

VP Finance & Administratio

16 hrs/week

Compensation: $85,236

Gail Smith-Gliss

Controller

17 hrs/week

Compensation: $55,755

Larisa Friesen

VP Development

4 hrs/week

Compensation: $18,882

Milestones

1982

Organization Founded

1982

Established to serve community needs and advance mission

1994

Early Expansion

1994

Grew programs and established organizational foundations

2004

Significant Growth

2004

Expanded programs and services to reach more communities

2023

Leadership Expansion

2023

Grew leadership team to enhance organizational capacity

2025

Program Innovation

2025

Launched new initiatives to deepen community impact

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Robert Powers Director 37.50 hrs/week · $151,804

Adam Edgerly Director 1.00 hrs/week

Allison Mark Director 1.00 hrs/week

Beverly E Mitchell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bob Terry Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dave Miner Director 1.00 hrs/week

Eddy Aleman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Eric Roemer Director 1.00 hrs/week

Faustine Wabwire Director 1.00 hrs/week

Frank Dew Director 1.00 hrs/week

Grace Shim Director 1.00 hrs/week

Heber Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week

James B Walker Secretary 1.00 hrs/week

Jason Fileta Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jeanette Salguero Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jennifer Pelling Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jeremy Everett Chair 1.00 hrs/week

John T Hendrix Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week

Joyce Rothermel Director 1.00 hrs/week

Karen Georgia A Thompson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Karen Smith Director 1.00 hrs/week

Kate Howe Director 1.00 hrs/week

Kate Judge Director 1.00 hrs/week

Katie Sexton Wood Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lori Tapia Director 1.00 hrs/week

Mariam Mengistie Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week

Max Finberg Director 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Wear Director 1.00 hrs/week

Nikki Toyama-Szeto Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rebecca Middleton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Coll Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sandra Joireman Director 1.00 hrs/week

Stephen Reeves Director 1.00 hrs/week

Susan Henry-Crowe Director 1.00 hrs/week

Victor Adamo Director 1.00 hrs/week

Rev. Eugene Cho President/CEO

Rev. Eddy Alemán Board Member

David Austin Board Member

Bishop Jeffrey Leath Board Member

David Miner Board Member

Chang Park Board Member

Dave Repko Board Member

Rev. Katie Sexton Board Member

Micheal Wear Board Member

Fatima Yakubu-Madus Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.1M

Highest Paid

$209K

Eugene Cho

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eugene Cho	President	$139,023	$69,987	$209,010	17
Robert Powers	Director	$151,804	$10,263	$162,067	37.5
Delma Plummer	VP Finance & Administratio	$85,236	$42,643	$127,879	16
Heather Taylor	Managing Director	$88,113	$35,073	$123,186	17.5
Matthew Gross	Director, Organizing	$71,911	$49,466	$121,377	18.5
Jeffrey Nelson	Director, Finance	$59,882	$34,033	$93,915	17
Edward Kaufholz	Director, Communication	$59,455	$19,618	$79,073	15
Gail Smith-Gliss	Controller	$55,755	$16,496	$72,251	17
Larisa Friesen	VP Development	$18,882	$53,342	$72,224	4

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eugene Cho	President	$136,825	$66,768	$203,593	17
Delma Plummer	VP Finance & Administration	$91,438	$40,991	$132,429	17.5
Heather Taylor	Managing Director	$91,709	$33,338	$125,047	18.5
Jeffrey Nelson	Director, Finance	$64,863	$33,999	$98,862	17.5
Edward Kaufholz	Director, Communication	$57,974	$31,790	$89,764	15
Matthew Gross	Director, Organizing	$70,148	$17,610	$87,758	18.5
Nancy Neal	Minister,Spiritual Formation	$54,141	$23,000	$77,141	17
Larisa Friesen	VP Development	$25,359	$49,830	$75,189	5.5
Gail Smith-Gliss	Controller	$55,882	$16,043	$71,925	17.5

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eugene Cho	President	$134,597	$64,570	$199,167	17
Heather Valentine	Director, Government Relations	$133,955	$30,389	$164,344	30.5
Delma Plummer	VP Finance & Administration	$88,877	$40,345	$129,222	17
Heather Taylor	Managing Director	$71,250	$33,236	$104,486	14.25
Jeffrey Nelson	Director, Finance	$65,523	$33,538	$99,061	17
Matthew Gross	Director, Organizing	$70,794	$17,797	$88,591	18.5
Edward Kaufholz	Director, Communication	$58,727	$27,826	$86,553	15.5
Nancy Neal	Minister,Spiritual Formation	$56,411	$23,246	$79,657	17
Larisa Friesen	VP Development	$29,144	$48,586	$77,730	6.5
Gail Smith-Gliss	Controller	$55,809	$16,501	$72,310	17

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Eugene Cho	President	$126,689	$55,786	$182,475	17.5
Heather Valentine	Director Gov Relations	$102,714	$28,134	$130,848	25.5
Delma Plummer	VP Finance & Admin	$80,976	$35,410	$116,386	16.5
Matthew Gross	Director Organizing	$66,130	$36,301	$102,431	17.5
Jeffrey Nelson	Director Finance	$58,903	$32,960	$91,863	17
Heather Taylor	Managing Director	$55,221	$26,314	$81,535	14
Gail Smith-Gliss	Controller	$50,071	$15,538	$65,609	17
Nancy Neal	Director Church Relations	$34,500	$20,952	$55,452	11

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Heather Valentine	Director Of Gov. Relations	$108,236	$32,141	$140,377	26
Delma Plummer	Vice President Of Finance	$84,529	$49,287	$133,816	17.5
Michele Sumilas	Managing Director	$98,421	$28,963	$127,384	17
Eugene Cho	President	$104,500	$19,475	$123,975	17
Matthew Gross	Director Or Organizing	$65,113	$46,237	$111,350	20.5
Jeffrey Nelson	Director Of Finance	$61,961	$35,084	$97,045	18
Stephen Hitchcock	SR. Manager-Development	$54,907	$40,751	$95,658	17
James Lund	Vice President Development	$50,274	$34,537	$84,811	11
Heather Taylor	Director Of Communications	$57,079	$25,981	$83,060	16.5
David M Beckmann	President	$51,127	$23,877	$75,004	12

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

2 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Bread For The World

2 filings

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Bread For The World Inc

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 639-9400 800-822-7323

Social

Visit Website

425 3rd Street SW 1200 Washington, DC 20024

Bread For The World Inc

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Research

Coalition Building

Legislative Action

Public Education

Programs and Initiatives

Policy Research

Legislative Advocacy

Public Education

Team & Leadership

Eugene Cho

Heather Taylor

Vila-Sheree Watson

Matt Gross

Bob Powers

Jennica Stevens Pesapane

Sakeenah Shabazz

Rev. David Beckmann

Matthew Gross

Jeffrey Nelson

Edward Kaufholz

Delma Plummer

Gail Smith-Gliss

Larisa Friesen

Milestones

Organization Founded

Early Expansion

Significant Growth

Leadership Expansion

Program Innovation

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Email

Phone

Social