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The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc

EIN 94-2960297 · Oakland, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK PASSIONATELY PURSUES A HUNGER-FREE COMMUNITY.

Income
$141.5 million
Spending
$136.4 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
168
Volunteers
16,003
Highest pay
$349,720, executive director

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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (4)
  1. $117.2 million spent. FOOD DISTRIBUTION - AS ALAMEDA COUNTY'S CENTRAL CLEARINGHOUSE FOR DONATED, SURPLUS, AND PURCHASED FOOD FOR NONPROFIT AGENCIES, THE FOOD BANK DISTRIBUTED 59 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR (59 MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD IN THE 2024 FISCAL YEAR). THE FOOD WAS PROCURED FROM PURCHASED FOOD, DONATIONS, THE GOVERNMENT, AND THE FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM. THE FOOD BANK PRIMARILY DISTRIBUTES THIS FOOD THROUGH A NETWORK OF MORE THAN 347 STRATEGICALLY LOCATED MEMBER AGENCIES, INCLUDING SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES.VOLUNTEER PROGRAM - VOLUNTEERS PLAY AN EVOLVING ROLE, FROM PACKAGING FRESH PRODUCE, BAGGING CHILDREN'S FOOD BAGS, AND SORTING DONATED FOOD TO SUPPORTING A VARIETY OF SKILLS-AND PROFESSIONAL-BASED ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CONSULTING ON RISK ASSESSMENTS. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO UTILIZED FOR THE HELPLINE, OFFICE ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, AND EVENTS. DURING THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE EQUIVALENT TO 52 AND 46 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, RESPECTIVELY. TOTAL VOLUNTEER HOURS WERE APPROXIMATELY 101,000 AND 90,000 FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, RESPECTIVELY.
  2. $4.4 million spent. AGENCY SERVICES - THE FOOD BANK SUPPORTS ITS MEMBER AGENCIES IN MANAGING GOVERNMENT FOOD PROGRAMS, SECURING GOVERNMENT FUNDING, AND ADHERING TO RELATED CONTRACTS. THE FOOD BANK ALSO ASSISTS MEMBER AGENCIES WITH FOOD SAFETY, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE PROCUREMENT, AND OTHER OPERATIONAL AND CAPACITY-BUILDING FUNCTIONS.NUTRITION PROGRAMS - THE FOOD BANK SUPPORTS ITS MEMBER AGENCIES AND CLIENTS THROUGH NUTRITION EDUCATION SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP UTILIZE A WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCTS, INCLUDING FARM-FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES THAT MAY BE NEW TO CLIENTS. SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES, NUTRITION MATERIALS, RECIPES, COOKING CLASSES, AND TASTE-TESTING DEMONSTRATIONS TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT HEALTHFUL EATING. NUTRITION EDUCATION SERVICES ALSO HELP CLIENTS MAXIMIZE THEIR FOOD RESOURCES AND BRING HEALTHY CHOICES TO THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $3.6 million spent. OUTREACH - MULTILINGUAL OUTREACH INCLUDES THE FOOD HELPLINE, FOODNOW.NET, COMIDAAHORA.NET, AND CALFRESH OUTREACH. SINCE 1994, CALLERS TO THE HELPLINE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE A SAME-DAY BAG OF FOOD OR A HOT MEAL AT A LOCATION IN OR NEAR THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. THE FOOD BANK'S CALFRESH (FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS AND KNOWN NATIONWIDE AS "SNAP") OUTREACH PROGRAM STAFF GUIDES ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN COORDINATION WITH THE ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY. THE CALFRESH OUTREACH PROGRAM EXPERIENCED A DECREASE IN APPLICATIONS IN 2025. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TOTALED APPROXIMATELY 3,700 DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025 (COMPARED TO APPROXIMATELY 4,000 IN 2024).
  4. $1.9 million spent. OTHER - ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THE FOOD BANK'S HUNGER EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A VOICE FOR TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ALAMEDA COUNTY RESIDENTS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. FOOD BANK STAFF REGULARLY MEET WITH LEGISLATORS, GRASSROOTS ANTI-HUNGER ADVOCATES, AND OTHER ADVOCACY PARTNERS. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES POLICIES BENEFITING LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS, SUCH AS EXTENDING CALFRESH BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME, WHICH SUPPORTS LOW-INCOME SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MEASURING AND MAPPING FOOD INSECURITY AND SERVICES TO HELP STRATEGICALLY IMPROVE SERVICE DELIVERY IN AREAS OF GREATEST NEED.

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 August 1985.

    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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