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Food in Need of Distribution Inc

EIN 33-0006007 · Indio, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceReports resultsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION, INC. (FIND FOOD BANK) IS DEDICATED TO RELIEVING HUNGER, THE CAUSES OF HUNGER, AND THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HUNGER THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Income
$52.9 million
Spending
$45.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
65
Volunteers
1,291
Highest pay
$203,597, president & ceo

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 36% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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

Reports results. Its tax return states measurable results. These are its own figures and nobody has checked them.

Results it reports

  • TEFAP food distribution served an average of 13,000 households monthly.Work delivered
  • TEFAP food distribution served an average of 30,000 individuals monthly.Work delivered
  • CSFP served over 3,750 seniors monthly with commodity food boxes.Work delivered
  • Offers 46 direct food distribution programs per month in low income areas.Work delivered
  • Provided food to more than 35 elementary, middle and high schools.Work delivered

Read from the return by an AI model and shown only where the wording was found in the return. These are the charity's own figures.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $43.7 million spent. FIND OFFERS THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES OF PROGRAM SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO HELP SUPPORT FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION FROM THEIR DEPENDENCY ON CORE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS TO SELF SUFFICIENCY IN FEEDING THEMSELVES, WITH A STRONG UNDERSTANDING THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS' SITUATION HAS A UNIQUE SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL HOW THEY UTILIZE FIND PROGRAMS WITHIN THIS PROGRAM IMPACT FRAMEWORK IS DEPENDENT ON THE CLIENT'S SITUATIONAL NEEDS. FIND RECOGNIZES, APPRECIATES AND RESPECTS THESE FACTORS AND SUPPORTS CLIENTS FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME NEEDED TO ENSURE THEIR PRIMAL NEEDS OF FOOD INTAKE FOR HEALTH IS MET.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.ENDING HUNGER FOR TODAY PROGRAMSTHIS SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLIENTS' CORE NEEDS OF HEALTHY FOODS THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES TO BE ABLE TO SURVIVE AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO THRIVE. - AGENCY PARTNERS - FIND COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP SUPPLY THEIR FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AT MORE THAN 100 DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTION SITES FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. TYPES OF PARTNERS INCLUDE SOUP KITCHENS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, HOMELESS SHELTERS AND LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEXES.- FIND FREE COMMUNITY MOBILE MARKETS ("FCMM") - FIND OFFERS 46 DIRECT FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICE PROGRAMS PER MONTH TO LOW INCOME GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT HAVE VERY LIMITED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FOOD SOURCES (AKA "FOOD DESERTS") AND/OR HEAVILY IMPACTED LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES WHOSE AFFORDABLE FOOD SOURCES AND AGENCY PARTNERS ARE NOT AMPLE ENOUGH TO SUPPLY THE FOOD NEED TO ADEQUATELY FEED THAT COMMUNITY. PARTNERS ENGAGED IN FIND'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEXES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND BUSINESS AND CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE FOCUSED ON EITHER GENERAL COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, CHILD SPECIFIC AND/OR SENIOR SPECIFIC FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS.- THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("TEFAP") - THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS THE FEDERAL USDA FOOD COMMODITIES PROGRAM ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AS A CONTRACTOR TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THIS PROGRAM, FIND UTILIZES 25 OF ITS AGENCY PARTNERS' NETWORK AND ITS 46 FCMM'S TO ENSURE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THESE FOOD ITEMS TO THE COMMUNITY, SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 13,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND 30,000 INDIVIDUALS MONTHLY. TEFAP ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 30% OF FIND'S FOOD SUPPLY.- THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("CSFP") - THE CSFP IS A USDA PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. CSFP WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE BY SUPPLEMENTING THEIR DIETS WITH ONE MONTHLY BOX OF NUTRITIOUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS AT NO COST. AS A CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTED LOCAL AGENCY, FIND UTILIZES 24 OF ITS AGENCY PARTNERS' NETWORK AND OVER 45 FCMM'S TO ENSURE DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA, SERVING OVER 3,750 SENIORS MONTHLY. CSFP ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 22% OF FIND'S FOOD SUPPLY.- DISASTER FOOD DISTRIBUTION - FIND IS THE COACHELLA VALLEY DESERT'S REGIONAL FOOD BANK RECOGNIZED BY BOTH THE STATE AND COUNTY AS THE MAIN SUPPLIER OF DISASTER FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY.- HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM - MANY OLDER ADULTS ARE HOMEBOUND DUE TO INABILITY TO DRIVE, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, OR THE INABILITY TO TRAVEL BY THEMSELVES. TO ENSURE THESE SENIORS RECEIVE THE PROPER NUTRITION NECESSARY FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE, FIND FOOD BANK CLIENT SERVICES TEAM MEMBERS CONDUCT AN INTAKE, DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, AND THEN, DELIVER A FOOD BOX TO QUALIFYING OLDER ADULTS.- CHILD HUNGER PROGRAM - CHILD HUNGER STRATEGY IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN. HUNGRY CHILDREN LACK THE ENERGY TO LEARN AND PLAY. POOR NUTRITION AND MISSED MEALS CAN RESULT IN BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LIFELONG CONSEQUENCES FOR GROWING KIDS, INCLUDING HEALTH ISSUES, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, LOWER GRADES, HIGHER DROPOUT RATES, AND DIMINISHED PROSPECTS FOR HIGHER LEARNING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE. FIND PROVIDES FOOD THROUGH ITS KIDS FARMERS MARKETS, KIDS SUMMER MARKETS AND SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM TO MORE THAN 35 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.- COLLEGE MARKET PROGRAM - RESEARCH SHOWS THAT 2 IN EVERY 5 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS ARE FOOD INSECURE. IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, 1 IN 4 STUDENTS OFTEN DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY'LL FIND FOOD FOR THEIR NEXT MEAL. FIND'S COLLEGE MARKET PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL, GRADUATE, AND FIND WORK AT WELL-PAYING JOBS. WE PARTNER WITH 10 COLLEGE CAMPUSES TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT SO THEY CAN SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES.ENDING HUNGER FOR TOMORROW PROGRAMSTHIS SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRESSION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.- CALFRESH SNAP OUTREACH - THE CALFRESH PROGRAM FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS AND KNOWN AS SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN NEED SO THEY CAN SHOP FOR GROCERIES USING AND EBT CARD. CALFRESH IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES BUY A GREATER AMOUNT OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD EACH MONTH. FIND HAS A TEAM OF 4 FULLTIME STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CALFRESH ENROLLMENT AND EDUCATION IN OUR SERVICE REGION.- COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ("CHW") - CHW ARE TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS WHO WORK TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING SERVICES. OUR TEAM INCLUDES TRUSTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE MAKEUP OF SURROUNDING CITIES AND CAN HELP RESIDENTS NAVIGATE VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, STATE AND NATIONAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS, AND FINANCIAL AND HEALTHCARE RESOURCES. THEY ARE EXPERTS IN NAVIGATING COMPLEX SYSTEMS OF CARE AND LISTEN TO CLIENT STORIES AND CONCERNS TO DETERMINE THE BEST ROUTE FOR ASSISTANCE. WHEN YOU COME IN FOR A CONSULTATION, A FIND CHW WILL WALK YOU STEP-BY-STEP THROUGH BENEFITS APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL RES

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 January 1983.

    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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