EIN 68-0018077

Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
38
Year formed
1983
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa nourishes lives by providing community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. Since 1983, they have served over 5 million meals to many thousands of hungry people throughout Contra Costa County through their Hot meal program. They have also recruited thousands of volunteers. Their 12-week Culinary Arts Training Program includes training in the basics of a commercial kitchen, job retention and life skills, with the vision of providing better preparation opportunities for students to obtain jobs that will lead to self-sufficiency.
Total revenues
$2,234,683
2023
Total expenses
$2,592,617
2023
Total assets
$2,905,703
2023
Num. employees
38
2023

Program areas at Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

Hot Meal ProgramThe Hot meal program serves people living in Contra Costa County who are experiencing food insecurity. Since 1983, Loaves and Fishes has served over 5 million meals to many thousands of hungry people. We have recruited thousands of volunteers and built an organization that has grown to serving over 251,000 meals, and distributing over 200 tons of groceries each fiscal year.Dining RoomsWe operate dining in Antioch, Bay Point, Martinez, Oakley, Pittsburg, and Walnut Creek where hot meals are provided. We Serve meals to the hungry without regard to race, religion, sex, age, place of residence or any other qualification.
Culinary Arts Training ProgramThis 12-week Culinary Arts program includes training in the basics of a commercial kitchen, job retention and life skills. Our vision is to provide better preparation opportunities for students to obtain jobs that will lead to true careers and financial independence. Students are introduced to the robust Culinary Arts program at Diablo Valley College and are provided help in obtaining jobs in the culinary field. Upon completion of the class each student will have earned the requisite Safety and Sanitation License (ServSafe Certificate) required by law for all food related service workers.
Mobile Unit: Mobile Unit gives LFCC the ability to reach people in need who cannot visit our 5 dining rooms. The mobile unit serves hot meals to anyone that is in need of food living in Contra Costa County. The delivery of meals is provided through partnerships such as other nonprofits, county programs and churches.

Who funds Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
John Muirmt Diablo Community Health FundMeal Delivery Implementation$153,025
William G. Irwin Charity FoundationLoaves and Fishes of Contra Costa (LFCC) Mobile Unit Program$68,000
Dean and Margaret Lesher FoundationNourishing Lives in Contra Costa County$65,000
...and 45 more grants received totalling $729,200

Personnel at Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

NameTitleCompensation
Janette KennedyExecutive Director - Development and External Relations$98,110
Joleen LafayetteExecutive Director$0
Pam Price-BergquistInterim Executive Director$0
Lavell RenfroCulinary Arts Training Program Director
Ted ElsnerCulinary Training Program Director
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,196,978
Program services$15,056
Investment income and dividends$10,316
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$12,333
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,234,683

Form 990s for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-24990View PDF
2022-062023-04-08990View PDF
2021-062021-11-02990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-10-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
May 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Firedoll Foundation
April 5, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Food banksFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesFood and nutritionHunger
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
835 Ferry St
Martinez, CA 94553
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Contra Costa County, CA
Website URL
loavesfishescc.org/ 
Phone
(925) 293-4792
IRS details
EIN
68-0018077
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1983
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K30: Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs
NAICS code, primary
624210: Community Food Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
052445
FTB Entity ID
1226142
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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