Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
96% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Sacramento, California, registered in 1946, with $84,171,190 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 96% of spending to programs.
1951 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95838 EIN 94-3315566 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2023)
$84.2M
▲ 4.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$81.6M
Net assets
$53.2M
Employees
103
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 Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: 96% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 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 Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: 8 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 Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: 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 Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Dedicated to assisting those in need by alleviating their immediate pain and problems.
What they do
Food access - the food bank is dedicated to improving the nutrition of underserved communities within sacramento county. this is accomplished by supporting programs and partnerships that reach underserved populations, such as seniors, students, and homebound individuals. the food bank also provides nutrition education and creates healthy food environments at local pantries. financial transactions have been categorized into the following programs:food for seniors - providing approximately 30 pounds of food per month to low-income residents who are 60 and older as part of the usda's commodity supplemental food program (csfp).no student left hungry - partnering with local schools to provide healthy groceries to families in need.health & nutrition - teaching healthy eating habits and encouraging healthy food environments at local food distributions.health & nutrition - teaching healthy eating habits and encouraging healthy food environments at local food distributions.
Community services - the food bank connects community members to services that reduce the need for families to make the impossible decision between food and other necessities. financial transactions have been categorized into the following programs:calfresh outreach - helping families apply for calfresh benefits (formerly known as food stamps) to improve their access to healthy foods.smud energyhelp - administering donated funds from sacramento municipal utility district ("smud") customers to help families in jeopardy of losing their power.refugee resettlement services - helping pre-assigned refugee families access services and get settled in sacramento.immigration legal services - providing legal assistance for families seeking naturalization and legal status.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1951 Bell Ave, Sacramento, CA, 95838
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.0M (FY2013) to $84.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $895KNet assets $53.2M
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$54.1M
Total liabilities
$895K
Net assets
$53.2M
Salaries & benefits
$6.7M
8% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $84,171,190▲4.4% | $81,618,770▲12.3% | $53,157,416▲8.9% | $54,052,878▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,643,174▲27.1% | $72,688,715▲14.4% | $48,817,487▲22.4% | $49,586,772▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,440,108▼20.2% | $63,523,228▼3.4% | $39,875,094▼3.4% | $40,679,282▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,462,565▲32.3% | $65,747,670▲20.1% | $41,293,379▲49.7% | $45,189,891▲34.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $60,058,204▲11.8% | $54,755,097▲2.9% | $27,578,484▲23.8% | $33,568,851▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,723,088▲7.8% | $53,226,748▲6.2% | $22,275,377▲2.3% | $28,071,627▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $49,854,252▲17.6% | $50,122,046▲18.3% | $21,779,037▼1.2% | $26,979,752▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $42,392,722▲25.6% | $42,378,801▲21.6% | $22,046,831▲0.1% | $26,565,591▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $33,759,024▼5.7% | $34,836,879▲36.0% | $22,032,910▼4.7% | $26,508,700▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $35,807,868▲138% | $25,607,077▲70.0% | $23,110,765▲264% | $25,869,481▲192% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,019,151 | $15,059,971▲25.4% | $6,353,949▼0.6% | $8,858,248▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $12,012,098▲20.0% | $6,394,769▲18.5% | $8,852,184▲9.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,009,102 | $5,395,863 | $8,097,546 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Blake Young — $325,356 (0.40% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Young | President & Ceo | 40 | $325,356 |
| Jeremiah Rhine | Senior Vp of Business Ops & Finance | 40 | $175,521 |
| Xiaohua Lin | Controller | 40 | $121,971 |
| Jenna Wainaina | Warehouse Director | 40 | $121,148 |
| Christina Cleveland | Development Director | 40 | $118,733 |
| Karen Strach | Program Director | 40 | $114,487 |
| Natalie Rich | Human Resource Director | 40 | $111,494 |
| Ashlee Gilliam | Director (as of 07/23) | 1 | — |
| Christine Griger | Director | 1 | — |
| David Shabazian | Director (thru 06/24) | 1 | — |
| Fr Mike Ritter | Director | 1 | — |
| Helen Singmaster | Treasurer (as of 09/23) | 1 | — |
| Jeanine Dinsmore | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey S Galvin | Treasurer (thru 08/23) | 1 | — |
| Jennifer Restivo | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Woodruff | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Keith Ketcher | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Linda Meyers | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Lydia Ramirez | Director | 1 | — |
| Nancy Smith-fagan | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Spanda Industrial Development | Construction | $2,625,023 |
| Sacramento Refrigeration Inc | Construction | $2,077,896 |
| Truesense Marketing Inc | Marketing Services | $464,378 |
| Riverview International Trucks | Preventative Maintenance | $393,165 |
| Capital Road Race | Event Management | $269,151 |
Grants received · $46.1M total
163 grants to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services totaling $46.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Association of Food Banks | To end hunger in california | 2024 | $799,146 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $148,181 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Food is medicine in northern california | 2024 | $95,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $64,322 |
| AARP Foundation | Grant to support aarp foundation's financial wellbeing program | 2024 | $60,000 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $48,656 |
| Farmlink Project | To provide healthy fresh produce to families in need | 2024 | $46,341 |
| The Albertsons Companies Foundation | Hunger | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Patelco Credit Union | Charitable donations | 2024 | $20,104 |
| Sutter Valley Hospitals | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Delta Dental of California | Run to feed the hungry sponsorship 2024 | 2024 | $17,500 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $12,984 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Food supply | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Greater Hartford Gives Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $65.2M in FY2023
150 grants totaling $65.2M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victory Romanian Christian Center | Distribution of food & supplies | $4,719,154 |
| River City Food Bank | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $4,306,192 |
| Elk Grove Food Bank Services | Distribution of food & diapers | $4,171,282 |
| Sunrise Christian Food Ministry | Distribution of food & supplies | $3,670,560 |
| The Folsom Cordova Community Partnership | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $2,868,943 |
| Al-misbaah | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $2,699,528 |
| Manna Ministries | Distribution of food & supplies | $2,347,385 |
| South Sacramento Interfaith Partnership | Distribution of food & supplies | $2,190,284 |
| New Hope Community Church of Sacramento | Distribution of food & supplies | $1,726,603 |
| Orangevale Community Foundation | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $1,708,915 |
| Lord Sabaoth Ministries | Distribution of food | $1,703,049 |
| The Salvation Army | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $1,701,770 |
| Daughters of Zion Enterprises | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $1,389,047 |
| Twin Lakes Food Bank | Distribution of food & supplies | $1,384,017 |
| St Paul Church of God In Christ Inc of Sacramento | Distribution of food, diapers & supplies | $1,345,661 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3315566, based in Sacramento, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services's EIN?
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3315566.
- How much revenue does Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services report?
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services reported $84,171,190 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services's spending goes to programs?
- Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services spends about 96% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services have?
- CharityIndex grades Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services's latest Form 990 is $325,356, paid to Blake Young (President & Ceo).
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Data for Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services (EIN 94-3315566) 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.