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Elk Grove Food Bank Services

EIN 38-3664737 · Elk Grove, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MEET THE BASIC EMERGENCY NEEDS, FOOD AND CLOTHING, OF THOSE IN THE ELK GROVE COMMUNITY

Income
$5.6 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
22
Volunteers
1,000
Highest pay
$130,208, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 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

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 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 July 31, 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 (1)
  1. $5.7 million spent. ELK GROVE FOOD CLOSET/CLOTHES CLOSET - ORGANIZED AND COLLECTED FOOD AND CLOTHING FROM ANNUAL DRIVES AND DISTRIBUTED THE COLLECTED GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023, WAS CREATING THE CHOICE PROGRAM; ALLOWING CLIENTS TO CHOOSE THE FOOD ITEMS THEY RECEIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. THE PROGRAM LIMITS WASTE AND HAS BEEN EXTREMELY WELL RECEIVED BY CLIENTS.Elk Grove Food Bank Service operates one emergency feeding program, seven senior mobile distribution programs, and a home delivery program for the medically fragile housebound to help meet unmet needs among the most vulnerable populations. EGFBS provided food equivalent to more than 1,519,000 meals to more than 160,000 people, along with clothing to 38,639 people, including children and the homeless. The largest increase in need was among children and seniors. Children accounted for 26.56% and seniors represented 30.21% of those served. The Food Bank also serve a student pantry at Cosumnes River College. EGFBS strives to increase nutritional foods such as produce, dairy, grains and meat through different programs.Emergency Food Distribution: Assist those struggling to provide basic food needs.TEFAP: The Emergency Food Assistance Program is a USDA program specified for low-income persons. The food box contains balanced nutrients and is dispersed once per month, per household.Senior Mobile Distribution: The Food Bank provides food for seven Choice Distribution Sites, six in Elk Grove and one in South County. At these sites, seniors can choose from a variety of fresh produce, nonperishable food items, nutritional supplements, toiletries and adult diapers. Having enough health-sustaining food is important to everyone, but it is especially important for seniors who are particularly vulnerable to disease, or when mobility is limited and life circumstances change. Since 2010 we have seen a 280% increase among seniors who need assistance.Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): The federally funded program provides added nutrition to older adults 60 years of age or older. Food is purchased by USDAs Food and Nutrition Services and distributed in allotments to Elk Grove Food Bank Services through Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services. EGFBS receives, stores and determines qualified participating households through an application process. The CSFP food boxes do not provide a complete diet, but rather a sources of the nutrients typically lacking in the diets of target population. CSFP is dispersed once per month, per household.Wellness Bag: Our home-delivered grocery program to individuals who are medically fragile and housebound encourages better health and promotes independent living for seniors and neighbors with disabilities.Migrant Mobile Distribution: Delivers to farm workers and their families lacking transportation and access to the Food Bank facility.SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps. SNAP provides low-income households with the financial resources to purchase groceries.Support Works: A comprehensive and coordinated program to assist individuals in their effort to work toward self-sufficiency.Cathys Clothes Closet: Clothes are free of charge to families and individuals served through the Food Bank and in partnership with Elk Grove Unified School District.Kay Foundation Veterans Assistance Program: Provides case management, food, clothing and other assistance.Pet Pantry: Distribution of dog and cat food to families and individuals for their furry loved ones.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 November 6, 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 July 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 2004.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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