Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE RESOURCES TO FIGHT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE FOOD BANK:* SOURCES AND ACQUIRES NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND DISTRIBUTE THEM TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING NUTRITION INSECURITY THROUGH OUR PARTNER AGENCY NETWORK AND DIRECTLY THROUGH PROGRAMS;* ENERGIZES THE COMMUNITY TO GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT HUNGER RELIEF;* CONDUCTS HUNGER AND NUTRITION EDUCATION AND AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT BENEFIT THE PEOPLE WE SERVE.
- Income
- $373.5 million
- Spending
- $331.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 96%
- Reserves
- 1.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 66%
- Employees
- 287
- Volunteers
- 36,000
- Highest pay
- $370,006, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 71 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 36% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1596% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2528 of 29 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 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 (4)
- $129.5 million spent. GENERAL DISTRIBUTION OF PRODUCT TO AGENCIES PROVIDES DONATED AND PURCHASED FOOD AND OTHER GROCERY PRODUCTS TO 603 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SERVING 837 SITES LOCATED THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. AGENCIES PROVIDE GROCERY PRODUCTS OR SERVE MEALS TO PEOPLE SEEKING OR REQUIRING ASSISTANCE AS DESIGNED BY THE PROGRAMS OF THE AGENCIES. IN ORDER FOR AN AGENCY TO RECEIVE GROCERY PRODUCT FROM THE FOOD BANK, AN AGENCY MUST COMPLETE THE FOOD BANK'S APPLICATION PROCESS AND THE FOOD BANK'S STAFF MUST CONDUCT AN ON-SITE MONITORING OF THE AGENCY'S SITE(S). ONCE APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP, AN AGENCY EITHER PICKS UP FROM THE FOOD BANK'S DISTRIBUTION CENTER OR RECEIVES A FOOD BANK DELIVERY DEPENDING ON THE LOCATION OF THE AGENCY. PURCHASED FOOD THAT IS DISTRIBUTED THROUGH SHOP-SMART-SAVE PROGRAM HAS AN AVERAGE MARGIN OF 4.9%, THUS ALLOWING THE FOOD BANK TO RECOUP SOME OF ITS STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION COSTS. SHOP-SMART-SAVE PROGRAM REVENUES ARE INCLUDED UNDER GENERAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM. IN 2025, 100% OF DONATED FOOD AND PRODUCT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCIES FREE OF CHARGE. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES
- $83.7 million spent. PRODUCT ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH DONORS TO IDENTIFY SURPLUS FOOD TO BE PICKED UP BY THE FOOD BANK'S FLEET OF TRUCKS, AND EXTRA HELPINGS IS A FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM LINKING AGENCIES WITH FOOD DONATION SOURCES. EXTRA HELPINGS WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED TO FACILITATE THE CONTRIBUTION OF FOOD FROM RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, AND THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY TO AGENCIES, AND HAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE DONATIONS FROM RETAIL GROCERY STORES AND OTHER FOOD SOURCES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES THROUGH THE EXTRA HELPINGS PROGRAM.
- $42.4 million spent. THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TEFAP) PROVIDES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY INDIVIDUALLY AND THROUGH QUALIFIED AGENCIES AND IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CALIFORNIADEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE AGENCIES THROUGH TEFAP.
- $63.9 million spent. PRODUCE AND PERISHABLES PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES A VARIETY OF FRESH, NUTRITIOUS, AND HEALTHY PRODUCE DONATED THROUGH LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCE DISTRIBUTORS AND GROWERS TO ITS AGENCIES. THE PRODUCE AND PERISHABLE FOODS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCIES AND THROUGH FOOD BANK PROGRAMS. "GRANTS" RELATE TO FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. EXPENSES: $32,421,069 GRANTS: $31,812,702 REVENUE: $0USDA COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) ALLOWS THE FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TO LOW-INCOME SENIORS AGE 60 AND OLDER WHO ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE TO HEALTH PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM GENERAL AND CONTINUED HUNGER DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FOODS. CSFP IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE USDA THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. "GRANTS" RELATE TO DIRECT FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO INDIVIDUALS. EXPENSES: $13,779,368 GRANTS: $10,893,701 REVENUE: $0THE LOCAL FOOD PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LFPA), PROVIDES LOCALLY SOURCED FOOD PRODUCTS PURCHASED FROM REGIONAL FARMERS, AGGREGATORS, AND FOOD HUBS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SMALL- AND MID-SIZED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS WHILE ENHANCING ACCESS TO FRESH, CULTURALLY RELEVANT FOODS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. FOOD ACQUIRED THROUGH LFPA IS DISTRIBUTED VIA THE FOOD BANK'S AGENCY NETWORK AND DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE USDA FUNDS THE PROGRAM THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (CDSS). VENDOR QUALIFICATION AND PROCUREMENT ARE MANAGED BY THE CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS (CAFB) ON BEHALF OF PARTICIPATING FOOD BANKS. "GRANTS" RELATE TO DISTRIBUTIONS VIA THE FOOD BANK'S AGENCY NETWORK AND DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS.EXPENSES: $14,532,855 GRANTS: $4,870,676 REVENUE: $0THE AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM, PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE USDA CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP) SERVES CHILDREN AT FOOD BANK AGENCY SITES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. CHILDREN IN THE AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM TYPICALLY RECEIVE TUTORING ASSISTANCE, PARTICIPATE IN SPORTS, AND BENEFIT FROM MENTORING. PARTICIPATING AGENCIES INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, DAY CARE CENTERS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND YOUTH CENTERS. CACFP FUNDING OFFSETS SOME OF THE MEAL AND OTHER COSTS INCURRED BY THE CHILDREN RECEIVING MEALS AT AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM SITES. FUNDING OF OTHER AFTER-SCHOOL MEAL PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES IS PROVIDED BY GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. "GRANTS" RELATE TO MEALS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN.EXPENSES: $310,128 GRANTS: $218,620 REVENUE: $0SENIOR NUTRITION/BROWN BAG PROGRAM PROVIDES AGENCIES SERVING SENIORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND OTHER FOODS TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY PERSONS ON A WEEKLY BASIS.EXPENSES: $64,694 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $0USDA SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO NEEDY CHILDREN IN A SAFE AND NURTURING SETTING. THE SFSP IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WHEN CHILDREN ARE ON THEIR SUMMER RECESS. THE SFSP IS FUNDED BY THE USDA AND ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. "GRANTS" RELATE TO MEALS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN.EXPENSES: $186,962 GRANTS: $122,177 REVENUE: $0CALFRESH OUTREACH PROGRAM IS PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE USDA THROUGH ITS AGENT, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS. CALFRESH OUTREACH WORK INCLUDES IDENTIFYING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE BUT NOT RECEIVING CALFRESH BENEFITS AND, WHEN NECESSARY, HELPING THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH THE APPLICATION PROCESS, AS WELL AS EDUCATING FOOD BANK AGENCIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE CALFRESH PROGRAM.EXPENSES: $523,864 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $0NUTRITION EDUCATION SUPPORTS THE EFFORTS OF THE LA REGIONAL FOOD BANK TO DISTRIBUTE HIGH QUALITY, NUTRITIOUS AND CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE FOOD. OUR GOAL IS NOT ONLY TO END HUNGER, BUT TO PROVIDE WELLNESS, NOURISHMENT, AND STRENGTH FOR OUR COMMUNITIES. THE NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM IS COMMITTED TO GUIDING AND EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO MAKE THE BEST NUTRITIONAL CHOICES POSSIBLE AS AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND REDUCE THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE.WE ADDRESS NUTRITION EDUCATION NEEDS AND FOOD INSECURITY BY USING MATERIALS AND GUIDELINES FROM THE USDA AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH TO ACHIEVE NUTRITIONAL GOALS WITH WORK THAT INCLUDES CALFRESH PROMOTION, NUTRITION PANTRY PROGRAM, NUTRITION EDUCATION, FOOD DEMOS, ACADEMIC CLERKSHIPS, FOOD PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM, WORKSITE WELLNESS AND CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING.EXPENSES: $131,328 GRANTS: $0 REVENUE: $0THE CHILDREN'S NUTRITION PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEVERAL PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. THEY INCLUDE THE BACKPACK PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES A PACKAGE OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR ELIGIBLE SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN EVERY WEEK DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR TO TARGET HUNGER EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN DURING THE WEEKEND. EACH PACKAGE CONTAINS ENOUGH FOOD FOR SIX MEALS TO INCLUDE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER. THE CHILDREN'S BREAKFAST PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES NUTRITIOUS MEAL KITS TO SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MOBILE SCHOOL PANTRY DELIVERS MEAL KITS TO SCHOOL SITES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE PRIVATELY FUNDED. "GRANTS" RELATE TO DIRECT FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO CHILDREN.EXPENSES: $743,061 GRANTS: $541,299 REVENUE: $0THE CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM IMPROVES FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS' ACCESS TO RESCUED PRODUCE, THEREBY ALLEVIATING HUNGER, REDUCING FOOD WASTE AND IMPROVING COMMUNITY HEALTH. THE FOOD BANK UTILIZES OUR FLEET OF REFRIGERATED VEHICLES AND FOOD BANK STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE FRESH PRODUCE AT DISTRIBUTION SITES THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY. THE CALFRESH HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAM STAFF COORDINATE THE DISTRIBUTIONS ALONG WITH PRODUCE PICK-UP EVENTS AT LOCAL PARKS. BY PROVIDING FRESH PRODUCE TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN COMMUNITIES WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO PRODUCE, THE FOOD BANK IMPROVES THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE SERVED IN THESE COMMUNITIES WHILE INCREASING THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE PEOPLE SERVED WILL MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES IN THE FUTURE. "GRANTS
Source: Form 990 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? 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 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 1977.
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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