Alvin-Manvel Community Food Pantry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Rooted in a legacy of service since 1980, the Alvin-Manvel Community Food Pantry is guided by compassion and stewardship, ensuring all in need have access to food and are treated with dignity and respect.
- Income
- $92,854
- Spending
- $54,209
- Reserves
- 10.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 71%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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)
- $8,653 spent. 1-night event titled "Taste and See" that invited sponsors to purchase sponsorship for tables, as well as, community members to purchase tickets. The event was held in a private location with heavy appetizers and wine served. Funds were received through silent auction items, 50/50 raffle, purchase of wine through a "wine wall" pull, as well as a live auction. During the live auction, a fund the need portion was also held where individuals pledged donations to the purchase of a new roof for the pantry. The funds raised were earmarked for a new roof since there were multiple areas leaking inside the building. Funds were also raised and earmarked for the repaving of the parking lot since there were multiple, large potholes that caused clients challenges with their vehicles while driving through the service line each week. Funds were also earmarked for repairs needed in the aging buildings (over 30 years old) such as floor, ceiling, and dock door repairs. Remaining funds were designated to
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2024 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2024.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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