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Yolo Food Bank

EIN 23-7111782 · Woodland, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of yolo food bank is to make yolo county a thriving community where everyone has the resources they need to experience health, prosperity, and a high quality of life. Yolo Food bank durably increases food and nutrition security and helps create an equitable and sustainable local food system by: -connecting individuals and families to healthy, high-quality food and resources;-collaborating with community partners to deepen outreach and address food needs; & -convening key players in the community to assess progress and plan collective actions.

Income
$20.3 million
Spending
$25.5 million
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
59
Volunteers
1,600
Highest pay
$204,850, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 1% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $16.4 million spent. This fiscal year we distributed food to nearly 31,000 food insecure residents of Yolo County each month including families, children, seniors, homeless and veterans, totaling nearly 10 million pounds.Despite being known for an abundant agricultural economy, access to nutritious food is an everyday concern for many Yolo County residents, with 20% or more of the population affected. As many as one in four children do not have enough healthy food to eat, senior citizens and rural residents are disproportionately impacted, as are the working poor and their families, the recently unemployed, veterans, students, the homeless and migrant farm workers. By providing for the nourishment of our most vulnerable neighbors, Yolo Food Bank is a partner in raising the quality of life for all who live and do business in Yolo County.
  2. $1.7 million spent. Our Public Community Food Distributions are a direct food distribution program offering healthy produce, dairy, meat, bread, and non-perishable grocery items to individuals and families at 19 locations in Yolo County. Every month, Yolo Food Bank partners with civic and private organizations to serve an average of 9,300 participants.
  3. $428,562 spent. POP UP FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS FOR FARMWORKER AND FOOD SYSTEM WORKERS. WE REACHED NEARLY800 AG WORKERS AND PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL LOCAL FARMERS AND PRODUCTION PLANTS. WEPRIMARILY SERVED THE LATINO POPULATION, BUT ALSO PUNJABI. THE FOOD BOXES INCLUDEDFRESH PRODUCE, PROTEIN, AND SHELF STABLE PANTRY ITEMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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