EIN 68-0121855

Redwood Empire Food Bank

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
97
Year formed
1987
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Redwood Empire Food Bank aims to end hunger in the community by feeding neighbors in need and leading the community towards this goal. It functions as a safety net, distributing food to individuals and families through more than 300 monthly distribution sites and 150 hunger-relief partners in Sonoma County and beyond. As the largest hunger-relief organization serving northern California, it offers food and nourishment through four innovative programs that benefit over 100,000 children, families, and seniors in Sonoma, Lak. The Redwood Empire Food Bank is located in Santa Rosa, CA.
Total revenues
$57,800,802
2023
Total expenses
$56,443,914
2023
Total assets
$51,931,374
2023
Num. employees
97
2023

Program areas at Redwood Empire Food Bank

The Redwood Empire Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organizationserving northern California. The organization provides Food andnourishment through 4 innovative hunger-relief programs, serving over100,000 children, families, and seniors in sonoma, lake, mendocino,humboldt, and del norte counties. With over 300 direct servicedistributions and 150 partnerships with other hunger-relieforganizations, all residents facing Food insecurity have access to morethan 340 weekly and monthly distribution sites across the fivecounties. In addition, the organization offers calfresh applicationassistance, emergency Food boxes, and other Food assistance supportthrough their Food connections resource center.

Who funds Redwood Empire Food Bank

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundHuman Services$538,961
Ec Meilicke FoundationProvide Nutritious Food$375,818
Community Foundation Sonoma CountyTo Target Increasing Food Insecurity With An Emergency Grant in Support of Food Programming and General Operating Support$336,600
...and 114 more grants received totalling $4,120,263

Personnel at Redwood Empire Food Bank

NameTitleCompensation
David GoodmanChief Executive Officer$341,200
Alison SmithDirector of Operations and S$180,151
Paula HandelmanDirector of Finance$193,488
Lisa CannonDirector of Development$160,742
Allison GoodwinDirector of Programs$180,064
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Redwood Empire Food Bank

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$55,934,800
Program services$1,175,141
Investment income and dividends$737,495
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-60,534
Net income from gaming activities$13,900
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$57,800,802

Form 990s for Redwood Empire Food Bank

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-02-26990View PDF
2022-062023-04-04990View PDF
2021-062022-03-08990View PDF
2020-062021-05-26990View PDF
2019-062020-08-11990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Redwood Empire Food Bank

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Weld Food BankGreeley, CO$21,244,949
Yolo Food BankWoodland, CA$23,338,085
Channel OneRochester, MN$20,258,959
The Food Bank for Larimer CountyLoveland, CO$26,520,903
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange CountyIrvine, CA$89,952,583
United Food BankMesa, AZ$45,985,490
Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast IndianaFort Wayne, IN$25,318,443
Akron-Canton Regional FoodbankAkron, OH$51,182,060
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MA$153,349,748
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central FloridaOrlando, FL$152,460,464
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 35 new grant, including a grant for $375,818 from Ec Meilicke Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 46 new grant, including a grant for $336,600 from Community Foundation Sonoma County
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
3990 Brickway Blvd
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Metro area
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
County
Sonoma County, CA
Website URL
refb.org/ 
Phone
(707) 523-7900
IRS details
EIN
68-0121855
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1987
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K31: Food Banks, Food Pantries
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
064772
FTB Entity ID
1577158
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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