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Central Texas Food Bank Inc

EIN 74-2217350 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To increase food access in Central Texas by providing nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through programs, education, and innovative solutions.

Income
$102.8 million
Spending
$97.2 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
225
Volunteers
26,761
Highest pay
$404,479, 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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, over $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, over $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

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

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $82.8 million spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION - FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FOR FREE.
  2. $5.2 million spent. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY - MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES FILL GEOGRAPHIC AND SERVICE GAPS IN EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE. THESE MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES PROVIDE BASIC STAPLES, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND FROZEN FOODS.
  3. $1.4 million spent. DIRECT-SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, AND FOOD IS MEDICINE INITIATIVES - FOOD AND MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND OLDER ADULTS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) AND KITCHEN MEALS.
  4. $2.8 million spent. HEALTH & NUTRITION EDUCATION - THE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES WITHIN A LIMITED BUDGET AND CHOOSE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. SNAP ASSISTANCE - THE SNAP ASSISTANCE STAFF PROVIDE PHONE AND IN-PERSON HELP IN EXPLAINING THE SNAP APPLICATION PROCESS (ALONG WITH OTHER PROGRAMS) AND HELP COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PACKET. HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY (HOPE) - HOPE PROVIDES FREE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS OF HEALTH, SHELF-STABLE FOODS. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) - SFSP PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. FEEDING FUTURES - THE FEEDING FUTURES PROGRAM, LAUNCHED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK (CTFB), AIMS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN COLLEGES AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - DELIVERY OF FOOD TO SCHOOLS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM - THE HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK PROVIDES FREE FOOD DELIVERY TO RESIDENTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA. MOBILE FARMACY - MOBILE FARMACY IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED, OFTEN THROUGH MOBILE DISTRIBUTION METHODS.
  5. (Expenses $ 2,806,754 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) HEALTH & NUTRITION EDUCATION - THE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES WITHIN A LIMITED BUDGET AND CHOOSE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. SNAP ASSISTANCE - THE SNAP ASSISTANCE STAFF PROVIDE PHONE AND IN-PERSON HELP IN EXPLAINING THE SNAP APPLICATION PROCESS (ALONG WITH OTHER PROGRAMS) AND HELP COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PACKET. HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY (HOPE) - HOPE PROVIDES FREE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS OF HEALTH, SHELF-STABLE FOODS. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) - SFSP PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. FEEDING FUTURES - THE FEEDING FUTURES PROGRAM, LAUNCHED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK (CTFB), AIMS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN COLLEGES AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - DELIVERY OF FOOD TO SCHOOLS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM - THE HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK PROVIDES FREE FOOD DELIVERY TO RESIDENTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA. MOBILE FARMACY - MOBILE FARMACY IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED, OFTEN THROUGH MOBILE DISTRIBUTION METHODS.

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 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 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 July 1982.

    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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