Food for People Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FOOD FOR PEOPLE IS WORKING TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS FOODS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
- Income
- $8.9 million
- Spending
- $7.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 93%
- Reserves
- 5.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 312
- Highest pay
- $129,295, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1593% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 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
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
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 September 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 (3)
- $6.5 million spent. FOOD FOR PEOPLES FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INCLUDE SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO PROVIDE HUNGER RELIEF SERVICES IN HUMBOLDT COUNTY. THE PANTRY NETWORK THAT PROVIDES FOOD FOR 26 PANTRIES AND TWO CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAMS (SOUP KITCHENS) THROUGHOUT HUMBOLDT COUNTY. THE CHOICE PANTRY SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN THE GREATER EUREKA AREA USING THE CHOICE STYLE OF FOOD DISTRIBUTION WHICH INVITES PEOPLE TO SELECT THE FOODS THEY WANT AND THAT FIT THEIR DIETARY OR CULTURAL NEEDS. THE MOBILE PRODUCE PANTRY TAKES A REFRIGERATED TRUCK FULL OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO SPECIFIC LOCATIONS ACROSS HUMBOLDT COUNTY FOR DISTRIBUTION ON A MONTHLY SCHEDULE. THE FREE PRODUCE MARKETS PROVIDE SEASONAL FREE FARMERS MARKET-STYLE PRODUCE DISTRIBUTIONS FOR LOW- INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE NONPROFIT NETWORK ALLOWS LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AND/OR ADULTS TO ACCESS DONATED FOODS AT A LOW, PER POUND COST ESTABLISHED BY FEEDING AMERICA. THE EMERGENCY AND COMMUNITY FOOD RESPONSE PROGRAM WORKS WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGHOUT HUMBOLDT COUNTY TO MAKE FOOD AVAILABLE TO HOUSEHOLDS EXPERIENCING HARDSHIPS DUE TO NATURAL DISASTERS INCLUDING WILDFIRES, EARTHQUAKES, WINTER STORMS AND MORE. OVERHEAD AND LABOR ASSOCIATED WITH RECEIVING, TRANSPORTATION, AND LOGISTICS OF THE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS; INCLUDING TRACKING COSTS FOR FOOD DONATED AT COMMODITY PRICES IS DONE BY THE ORGANIZATIONS WAREHOUSE.
- $608,114 spent. FOOD FOR PEOPLE OPERATES SENIOR & CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS SPECIFIC TO POPULATIONS WHO ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY. THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES A 30-40 POUND BOX OF NUTRITIOUS FOOD MONTHLY FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE SENIORS (AGE 60 AND OLDER). ALL BOXES COME WITH THE ADDITION OF BREAD AND UP TO 10 LBS OF FRESH PRODUCE. THE SENIOR BROWN BAG PROGRAM HAS BEEN OPERATING SINCE 1987 AND PROVIDES A MONTHLY BAG OF GROCERIES FOR LOW INCOME SENIOR HOUSEHOLDS AT 16 SITES COUNTYWIDE. DRIVE-THROUGH DISTRIBUTIONS ARE OFFERED AT SITES THAT CAN ACCOMMODATE THE VEHICLE TRAFFIC. VOLUNTEER DRIVERS DELIVER TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PICK UP THE FOOD ON THEIR OWN. THE HOMEBOUND DELIVERY PROGRAM PROVIDES A MONTHLY BAG OF GROCERIES FOR ADULTS UNDER AGE 60 WHO ARE TOO ILL OR DISABLED TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES. REFERRALS ARE ACCEPTED FROM HOSPITALS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, SOCIAL WORKERS, ETC. THE BACKPACKS FOR KIDS PROGRAM PROVIDES A BAG OF KID-FRIENDLY FOOD EVERY FRIDAY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE CONSIDERED AT RISK FOR HUNGER OVER THE WEEKEND. THE KIDS SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM OFFERS WEEKLY FOOD BOXES AT SIX SITES IN HOOPA, WILLOW CREEK, MANILA, LOLETA, BRIDGEVILLE AND REDWAY WHICH ARE CONSIDERED MORE REMOTE AND RURAL AREAS WHERE RESOURCES ARE LESS AVAILABLE. THE NONPERISHABLE FOODS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY FRESH PRODUCE FROM LOCAL FARMS THANKS TO OUR LOCALLY DELICIOUS FARMER FUND.
- $162,558 spent. FOOD FOR PEOPLES COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES AIM TO ENGAGE CLIENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO ELIMINATE HUNGER AND CREATE A HEALTHY COMMUNITY. THE CALFRESH OUTREACH PROGRAMS HELP HOUSEHOLDS APPLY AND RECERTIFY FOR CALFRESH. THE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS COOKING VIDEOS, COOKING DEMOS, TASTE TESTS, AND RECIPES TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO EAT HEALTHY ON A BUDGET. THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM WORKS WITH PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO IDENTIFY POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND LEGISLATION THAT REDUCE HUNGER AND POVERTY AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THE LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND DIVERTS LOCAL FOODS TO THE FOOD BANK FOR DISTRIBUTION. THE GLEANING PROGRAM ACCESSES DONATIONS OF FRESH LOCAL PRODUCE AND MEATS FROM COMMERCIAL FARMS, ORCHARDS, FARMERS MARKETS AND RANCHERS. THE FOOD DRIVE PROGRAM COLLECTS NONPERISHABLE FOOD COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES AND EVENTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 September 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 January 1982.
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 November 4, 2026.
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