Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Vernon, California, registered in 1977, with $273,886,894 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
1734 E 41st St, Vernon, CA, 90058 EIN 95-3135649 Since 1977
Revenue (FY2024)
$273.9M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$265.0M
Net assets
$128.2M
Employees
296
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 Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · +3% 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 Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: 6 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: 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 Los Angeles Regional Food Bank: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
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.
What they do
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.
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.
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: $22,919,297 grants: $22,919,297 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: $14,252,740 grants: $11,404,126 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: $267,828 grants: $185,504 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. "grants" relate to food distributions to charitable agencies.expenses: $118,572 grants: $162,453 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: $178,043 grants: $106,004 revenue: $0the food rescue program is designed to sort salvage donations from local retailers. products from the food rescue program are distributed to food bank agencies and to other feeding america food banks. food salvaged is part of the general food distribution "grant" number.expenses: $424,909 grants: $0 revenue: $0the emergency food and shelter national board/federal emergency management agency program (fema) are federal funds that are allocated to the food bank through the los angeles county emergency food and shelter board. the funds are utilized for the purchase of food for distribution to qualified agencies. "grants" relate to food distributions to charitable agencies.expenses: $62,500 grants: $0 revenue: $0calfre
Contact & location
- Address
- 1734 E 41st St, Vernon, CA, 90058
- City
- Vernon
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $77.8M (FY2013) to $273.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $39.1MNet assets $128.2M
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$167.3M
Total liabilities
$39.1M
Net assets
$128.2M
Salaries & benefits
$23.5M
9% of expenses
Board members
29
28 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $273,886,894▲5.7% | $264,974,473▲4.5% | $128,196,258▲7.5% | $167,302,395▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $259,235,417▲1.4% | $253,523,053▲3.6% | $119,235,595▲5.1% | $161,563,611▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $255,639,354▲2.4% | $244,630,388▲3.7% | $113,469,678▲10.5% | $151,094,551▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $249,591,297▼34.1% | $235,915,241▼24.3% | $102,691,401▲15.4% | $140,676,925▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $378,473,326▲188% | $311,604,426▲149% | $88,968,162▲303% | $129,144,222▲407% | 990 |
| 2019 | $131,368,814▲13.7% | $125,388,096▲10.7% | $22,061,044▲37.6% | $25,474,994▲39.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $115,526,729▲28.4% | $113,272,272▲22.7% | $16,032,398▲16.3% | $18,225,288▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $89,950,451▲1.6% | $92,294,115▲5.7% | $13,788,495▼14.3% | $15,722,688▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $88,510,011▲11.8% | $87,353,809▲10.8% | $16,097,644▲7.9% | $18,037,540▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,177,573▲1.4% | $78,864,553▼0.6% | $14,922,748▲2.1% | $16,622,524▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $78,087,784▲0.4% | $79,352,287▲0.8% | $14,609,587▼7.9% | $16,558,480▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $77,804,485 | $78,740,059▲24.5% | $15,858,498▼5.4% | $17,590,594▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $63,223,119▼6.1% | $16,757,595▲34.4% | $18,538,708▲37.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $67,324,496 | $12,465,956 | $13,499,552 | 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: Michael Flood — $326,628 (0.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Flood | President/ceo | 40 | $326,628 |
| Roger L Castle | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $270,520 |
| Steven R Meisberger | Cfo | 40 | $264,800 |
| Weldon Wu | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $243,694 |
| Jeanna Kindle | Chief Prod Acqu. Officer | 40 | $206,900 |
| Scott Newton | Sr. Dir. Operations & Logistics | 40 | $200,841 |
| Hilda Ayala | Sr. Dir Programs & Policy | 40 | $187,551 |
| Alicia Cardenas | Sr. Dir Hr & Idea | 40 | $185,711 |
| Ana Martinez | Sr. Dir Volunteer Services | 40 | $183,399 |
| Peter Felix | Sr. Dir Inventory Planning | 40 | $182,847 |
| Elizabeth Cervantes | Sr. Dir Prod. Acquisition | 40 | $180,938 |
| Amy Hasquet | Director of Annual Giving | 40 | $162,992 |
| David E May | Director of Marketing | 40 | $160,693 |
| Terrence L Brown | Director, Operations & Inv | 40 | $159,148 |
| Ani Aratounians | Director of Nutrition Services | 40 | $141,615 |
| Yesenia Ruiz | Controller | 40 | $137,355 |
| Debra Beadle | Director of Planned Giving | 40 | $136,159 |
| Noel G Vinzon | Director, Transportation & Safety | 40 | $133,822 |
| Kimberley F Belcher-morris | Director of Major Gifts | 40 | $132,611 |
| Abhilash Patel | Board Member | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Staffmark Investment LLC | Temporary Labor | $766,829 |
| Cold Storage Doors Service Inc | Repair & Maintenance | $326,322 |
| Singerlewak LLP | Accounting Services | $273,781 |
Grants received · $614.0M total
273 grants to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank totaling $614.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $75,902,838 |
| California Association of Food Banks | To end hunger in california | 2024 | $2,747,146 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $2,194,595 |
| Cal Foods Logistics | Cdss | 2024 | $568,297 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $473,733 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $250,800 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $231,750 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $221,434 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $148,549 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $124,750 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $110,500 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | See part iv | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Jewish Community Fdn of the Jewish Federation Council of Greater La | General support | 2024 | $63,740 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $52,650 |
Grants made · $195.3M in FY2024
578 grants totaling $195.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Los Angeles Regional Food Bank →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Food Center | See mission statement | $5,668,954 |
| North Valley Caring Services | See mission statement | $3,938,691 |
| Midnight Mission | See mission statement | $3,884,975 |
| Desert Reign | See mission statement | $3,856,425 |
| International Families Association | See mission statement | $3,330,661 |
| Foothill Unity Center | See mission statement | $3,145,913 |
| St Francis Center | See mission statement | $3,116,854 |
| Shepherd's Pantry | See mission statement | $3,092,745 |
| Principles Inc DBA Impact Drug and Alcohol Treatm | See mission statement | $2,794,619 |
| Rescue Mission Alliance | See mission statement | $2,764,184 |
| Jfssova Community Food & Resource Program | See mission statement | $2,462,623 |
| Meet Each Need With Dignity | See mission statement | $2,440,580 |
| Del Aire Baptist Church | See mission statement | $2,049,824 |
| Desert Vineyard Christian Fellowship | See mission statement | $2,006,762 |
| Palmdale Community Foundation-saves | See mission statement | $1,978,398 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Los Angeles Regional Food Bank a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3135649, based in Vernon, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's EIN?
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3135649.
- How much revenue does Los Angeles Regional Food Bank report?
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank reported $273,886,894 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's spending goes to programs?
- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Los Angeles Regional Food Bank have?
- CharityIndex grades Los Angeles Regional Food Bank A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Los Angeles Regional Food Bank's latest Form 990 is $326,628, paid to Michael Flood (President/ceo).
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Data for Los Angeles Regional Food Bank (EIN 95-3135649) 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.