Alameda County Community Food Bank
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Alameda County Community Food Bank meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"passionately pursues a hunger-free community."
Year, State Incorporated:
1985, CA
Also Known As:
The Alameda County Community Food Bank
Serves 1 in 5 Alameda County residents and provided 39.5 million pounds of food, the equivalent of 33 million meals in FY20 with a target of more than 52 million pounds for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021— procured from purchased food, donations, and USDA. This food reaches communities in all parts of the county through its network of 364 partners including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and, other community organizations – as well as COVID emergency response partners, schools, home delivery and other direct distribution programs. Distribution in FY20 included 19 million pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Food Bank’s approach also includes connecting families to CalFresh (SNAP/food stamps) through application assistance and case management; racial equity, policy and advocacy efforts to create and protect legislation and programs that benefit low-income individuals and ensure they can access healthy food; and nutrition initiatives that make a positive impact on the health of the entire community. Volunteers contributed over 100,000 hours in FY20 primarily preparing and distributing food.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Alameda County Community Food Bank's program expenses were:
| Programs | $113,167,287 |
| Total Program Expenses | $113,167,287 |
Chief Executive
Regi Young, Executive Director
Compensation*
$317,221
Chair of the Board
C.J. Bhalla, Officer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
144
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Alameda County Community Food Bank's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Donated Commodities | $71,862,840 |
| Individual Contributions | $21,161,988 |
| Government Revenue | $14,006,883 |
| Foundation/Corporation Grants | $9,964,953 |
| Special Events | $1,363,071 |
| Interest and Other Income | $1,129,312 |
| Net Unrealized Gain on Investments | $496,863 |
| Program Revenue | $446,160 |
| Contributed Goods and Services | $250,794 |
| Net Realized Gain on Investments | $49,565 |
| Loss on Disposal of Equipment | $-8,614 |
| Total Income | $120,723,815 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $120,723,815 |
| Total expenses: | $121,809,962 |
| Program expenses | $113,167,287 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,639,650 |
| Administrative expenses | $5,003,025 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,086,147 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $84,840,076 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $83,753,929 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,550,498 |
| Total Assets | $86,304,427 |
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