Cal Foods Logistics
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Cal Foods Logistics is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pleasant Hill, California, registered in 2020, with $37,600,408 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
3478 Buskirk Ave Ste 346, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523 EIN 85-2138383 Since 2020
Revenue (FY2024)
$37.6M
▼ 40.3% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$39.2M
Net assets
$41.6M
Employees
13
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating96% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Cal Foods Logistics: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cal Foods Logistics: 13 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Cal Foods Logistics: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cal Foods Logistics: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
With a mission to help end hunger in california, calfoods logistics works with partners to provide nutrition and emergency food assistance for people experiencing food insecurity in all 58 counties.
What they do
Food bank procurement-food procured and delivered on behalf of calfiornia food banks. (7,107,867 lbs)
Disaster food assistance program (dfap) - for specific areas affected by declared disaster (1,282,500 lbs of food distributed)
Efbr (emergency food bank reserve), cal food funds, capacity (infrastructure) (736,661 lbs of food) capacity project includes funds to increase food pantry and food bank capacity. example: cold storage, remodels, shelving and equipment.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3478 Buskirk Ave Ste 346, Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523
- City
- Pleasant Hill
- State
- California
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Food Programs & Banks
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $88.8M (FY2020) to $37.6M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.1MNet assets $41.6M
Operating margin
-4.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$42.7M
Total liabilities
$1.1M
Net assets
$41.6M
Salaries & benefits
$2.1M
5% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,600,408▼40.3% | $39,191,692▼27.6% | $41,630,193▼3.7% | $42,698,806▼10.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $63,003,721▼7.1% | $54,143,086▼13.1% | $43,221,477▲25.8% | $47,813,786▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $67,855,152▼32.2% | $62,300,496▼28.9% | $34,360,842▲19.3% | $43,704,147▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,118,693▲12.8% | $87,676,488▲21.1% | $28,806,187▲76.0% | $45,666,138▲102% | 990 |
| 2020 | $88,771,742 | $72,407,760 | $16,363,982 | $22,629,527 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Steven Linkhart — $275,035 (0.70% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Linkhart | Ceo | 37.5 | $275,035 |
| Carry Warner | Cfo | 37.5 | $197,942 |
| Charisse Ross | Coo | 37.5 | $195,307 |
| Eugene Geerlof | Warehouse Manager | 37.5 | $165,260 |
| Kate Haefke | Director of Procurement | 37.5 | $135,213 |
| Stephen David Alloway | Accounting Supervisor | 37.5 | $110,564 |
| Dave Martinez | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| David Zitterow | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Devorah Levine | Board Chair/secretary | 1 | — |
| Kathleen Odne | Board Chair (thru 05/25) | 1 | — |
| Leonard Gonzales | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lucy Corona | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Technologies | Technology Services | $480,839 |
| G&r Transport | Freight / Distribution | $278,380 |
| Edgar Pacheco | Freight / Distribution | $193,500 |
| Scotlynn USA Division | Freight / Distribution | $101,350 |
Grants made · $20.5M in FY2024
39 grants totaling $20.5M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Cal Foods Logistics →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Action Agency of Butte County Inc | Cdss | $1,511,132 |
| Food Bank of El Dorado County | Cdss | $1,275,067 |
| Yolo Food Bank | Cdss | $1,267,777 |
| Yuba-sutter Gleaners Food Bank Inc | Cdss | $1,238,277 |
| Madera County Food Bank | Cdss | $1,195,197 |
| Dignity Health Connected Living | Cdss | $1,158,008 |
| Mendocino Food and Nutrition Program | Cdss | $1,098,732 |
| Feeding the Foothills | Cdss | $1,083,504 |
| Food Bank Coalition of San Luis Obispo County | Cdss | $1,008,194 |
| Food For People Inc | Cdss | $866,642 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Cdss | $851,141 |
| Food Bank of Nevada County Inc | Cdss | $724,239 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Cdss | $568,297 |
| Community Action of Napa Valley | Cdss | $564,996 |
| Community Food Bank of San Benito County | Cdss | $562,188 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cal Foods Logistics a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cal Foods Logistics is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-2138383, based in Pleasant Hill, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cal Foods Logistics's EIN?
- Cal Foods Logistics's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-2138383.
- How much revenue does Cal Foods Logistics report?
- Cal Foods Logistics reported $37,600,408 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cal Foods Logistics's spending goes to programs?
- Cal Foods Logistics spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cal Foods Logistics have?
- CharityIndex grades Cal Foods Logistics A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cal Foods Logistics's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cal Foods Logistics's latest Form 990 is $275,035, paid to Steven Linkhart (Ceo).
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Data for Cal Foods Logistics (EIN 85-2138383) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.