Food Bank Contra Costa And Solano

Interesting data from their 2017 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The food bank of contra costa and solano (food bank) was incorporated on july 28, 1975. the food bank was established in order to efficiently gather, warehouse, and distribute food products to contra costa county charities meeting emergency food needs. in november 1996 the food bank took over responsibility for providing food to solano county charities. in furtherance of its purpose, the food bank provides food to supplemental feeding programs, promotes awareness of hunger, food waste and the value of proper nutrition. the food bank is governed by a board of directors comprising nineteen members. the food bank receives funding from private and public sources.”.

When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The food bank was established in order to efficiently gather, warehouse, and distribute food products to contra costa and solano county charities meeting emergency food needs.”.

• The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as CA.
• The non-profit's form for the year 2017 reports a total of 93 employees on their payroll.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $684,386.
• The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 19 independent voting members.
• The organization has a professional fund raiser.
• The organization was formed in 1975.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $4,817,748 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $1,932,993 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization has grants to organizations.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.