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Food Now Inc

EIN 95-2549152 · Dsrt Hot Spgs, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FOOD NOW STRIVES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF THE WESTERN COACHELLA VALLEY BY PROVIDING FOOD ASSISTANCE, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SUPPORT SERVICES WHICH STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND BUILD HEALTHY COMMUNITIES.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$34,950, executive dir.

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $2.0 million spent. FOR FY 2024/2025 THE AGENCY ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING: FOOD ASSISTANCE: AGENCY PROVIDED WEEKLY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS FOR 4,319 UNDUPLICATED LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN THE WESTERN COACHELLA VALLEY, INCLUDING 12,007 INDIVIDUALS, (6,066 ADULTS, 2,235 SENIORS, AND 3,706 CHILDREN). FOR F/Y 2024/2025 THE AGENCY DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 942,354 POUNDS OF FOOD, ENOUGH FOOD FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,282,000 MEALS.Reductions in SNAP and USDA benefits during 2025 triggered an increase in clients. USDA reduction included eliminating fresh meat and dairy products. Food Now has worked with distributor partners to offset adjustments with nutritious alternatives when available. Additional clients continue to use Food Now for supplemental weekly food distribution.HOMELESS NEEDS PROGRAM: THE AGENCY PROVIDES READY-TO-EAT MEALS FOR UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS. HOME DELIVERIES: THE AGENCY PROVIDES HOME DELIVERIES OF WEEKLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HOUSEBOUND DUE TO MEDICAL CONDITIONS OR FACE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. CHILDRENS BACKPACK WEEKEND MEAL PROGRAM: FOOD NOW HAS AN MOU WITH PALM SPRINGS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE CHRONICALLY HUNGRY CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL MEALS FOR THE STUDENTS TO TAKE HOME ON WEEKENDS.COMPANION PET FOOD DISTRIBUTION: FOOD NOW PROVIDES WEEKLY DISTRIBUTIONS OF PET FOOD WHEN AVAILABLE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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