Gods Pantry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Gods Pantry is the largest food bank in the region led by formerly incarcerated and gang-affiliated individuals. Each year, we assist over 200 underserved individuals in securing employment and personal healing. Through the monthly distribution of free groceries
- Income
- $3.2 million
- Spending
- $3.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -0.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 71%
- Employees
- 132
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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 6% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.8 million spent. Food Bank: Gods Pantry is the largest food bank in the nation run and led by formerly incarcerated and gang-affiliated individuals. Each year, we support more than 200 people from underserved communities in finding employment and healingwhile distributing free groceries to over 10,000 families across Los Angeles County every month. Through this work, our trainees not only provide food security but also rediscover their own purpose in life by serving the greater good of the communities around them.
- $1.6 million spent. WORK FORCE AND WRAP AROUND SERVICES: Gods Pantry provides comprehensive workforce development and wraparound services that empower individuals to build sustainable futures. Our programs include job readiness training, life skills development, mental health support, and access to housing and legal resources. By addressing the barriers that often hold people back, we help our participants secure meaningful employment, strengthen family stability, and create lasting change for themselves and their communities.
- $183,025 spent. HOUSING: Gods Pantry also offers housing and living placement services to ensure our participants have a safe and stable foundation as they rebuild their lives. We assist individuals in securing transitional and permanent housing, connect them with supportive living environments, and provide resources to promote long-term stability. By removing the burden of housing insecurity, we give our trainees the opportunity to focus on employment, personal growth, and contributing back to their communities.
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 2013.
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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