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California Emergency Foodlink

Provide emergency food assistance to emergency feeding organizations throughout california and work with various agencies to attack the issue of poverty.

Disaster Relief Sacramento, CA EIN 680275330 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About California Emergency Foodlink

California Emergency Foodlink is the largest food distribution agency in the Nation. A recognized non-profit organization, we are on a mission to feed California

Founded
Headquarters
Sacramento, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

Mission

Provide emergency food assistance to emergency feeding organizations throughout california and work with various agencies to attack the issue of poverty.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.82%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

California Emergency Foodlink is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Sacramento, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 680275330. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

California Emergency Foodlink has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 89/100.

California Emergency Foodlink is located in Sacramento, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, California Emergency Foodlink has $7M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

California Emergency Foodlink is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for California Emergency Foodlink. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

California Emergency Foodlink has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the California Emergency Foodlink profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

California Emergency Foodlink is the largest food distribution agency in the Nation. A recognized non-profit organization, we are on a mission to feed California California Emergency Foodlink is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: California Emergency Foodlink's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to California Emergency Foodlink are generally tax-deductible in the United States. California Emergency Foodlink is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680275330, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

LI
Linda Cristian
President & CFO

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brenda C••••
Vice President
CA
Cal R•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
John H•••••
CEO
LI
Linda C•••••••
President & CFO
MA
Margaret H•••••
COO
TI
Timothy B•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
WI
William S••••••
BOARD MEMBER
WI
Willie H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$21.7M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$24.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
California Emergency Foodlink This page 79 $7.1 million -
Penacook Civil Defense Rescue Squad 89 $1.1 million -
South East Livingston County Ambulance Service Inc 89 $1.4 million -
Dunn Emergency Services Inc 89 $3.7 million -
American Medical Association Foundation 89 $3.1 million -
The Mustard Seed of Central Florida Inc 89 $2.3 million -
Central Bucks Ambulance & Rescue Unit 89 $8.5 million 1%
Seymour Ambulance Assoc Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Inc 89 $3.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about California Emergency Foodlink

What is California Emergency Foodlink?
California Emergency Foodlink is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Sacramento, United States. California Emergency Foodlink is the largest food distribution agency in the Nation. A recognized non-profit organization, we are on a mission to feed California
When was California Emergency Foodlink founded?
California Emergency Foodlink was founded in 1992.
Who leads California Emergency Foodlink?
Linda Cristian serves as President & CFO.
Where is California Emergency Foodlink located?
Headquartered in Sacramento, United States.
What is California Emergency Foodlink's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is California Emergency Foodlink trustworthy?
California Emergency Foodlink has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is California Emergency Foodlink's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680275330.
What is California Emergency Foodlink's website?
http://www.foodlink.org