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Loaves Fishes & Computers Inc

EIN 27-0187805 · Salinas, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Loaves, Fishes and Computer's (LFC) mission is to help local individuals and families overcome the digital and economic divides by providing low to no-cost computer systems, digital literacy classes, hands-on technology workshops and technology assistance/computer repairs for low-income individuals, families, seniors, veterans, children, people with disabilities and non-profit organizations while providing volunteers an encouraging and gratifying place to learn about computer science and information technology.

Income
$696,872
Spending
$730,496
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
16
Volunteers
9

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $159,778 spent. Device Distribution Program The Device Distribution Program provides individuals and families from underserved communities with access to free or low-cost computers and related equipment. Through this program, the organization refurbishes donated devices and distributes them to residents who lack the tools needed to participate fully in today's digital environment. By increasing access to reliable technology, the program helps bridge the digital divide, enabling participants to pursue educational opportunities, apply for jobs, connect to essential services, and build critical digital skills necessary for economic mobility and community participation.
  2. $315,527 spent. Digital Literacy Program The Digital Literacy Program provides hands-on instruction to seniors and individuals from underserved communities, teaching them how to use computers, mobile devices, and essential internet tools. The program enables participants to access online resources, communicate digitally, and build skills necessary for employment, education, and daily life in the digital age. By increasing digital proficiency, the program helps reduce barriers to participation in modern society and supports economic mobility and independence for vulnerable populations.
  3. $22,555 spent. Workforce Development Program This program provides experiential learning opportunities for students and individuals to develop practical skills in computer refurbishing, process management, and administrative support. Participants gain hands-on experience through structured projects that include refurbishing donated devices and assisting with program operations. The program supports students in fulfilling service hour requirements and completing capstone projects, fostering workforce readiness and career skills for underserved populations. Through this approach, participants build technical and professional skills to enhance their employment prospects and contribute to the organization's mission of digital inclusion.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 2011.

    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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