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Central California Food Bank

Distribute food to the hungry in fresno, madera, tulare, kern and kings county.

Human Services Fresno, CA EIN: 770320851 (IRS) Reg: 77-0320851 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Central California Food Bank

The Central California Food Bank provides nourishment for hungry children, adults, and seniors today so they can thrive tomorrow. Please consider donating.

Founded
Headquarters
Fresno, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
K310
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

Distribute food to the hungry in fresno, madera, tulare, kern and kings county.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Central California Food Bank with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 136,181 human services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Central California Food Bank is a registered human services nonprofit based in Fresno, 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 770320851. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $124M in annual revenue. 63 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Central California Food Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770320851. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Central California Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Central California Food Bank is located in Fresno, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Central California Food Bank has $124M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Central California Food Bank is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $124M in annual revenue. The organization has 63 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Central California Food Bank. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Central California Food Bank holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Central California Food Bank provides nourishment for hungry children, adults, and seniors today so they can thrive tomorrow. Please consider donating. Central California Food Bank is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $124M is well above the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Central California Food Bank are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Central California Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770320851, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

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

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
71

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KY
Kym D••••••
Co-CEO

Officers & trustees (23)

Source: Public filings

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23 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

California Dairy Families and Raley's Food For Families Partner To Fight Food Insecurity During National Dairy Month - G
May 2026
www.global-agriculture.com
Fight hunger in our state with the ABC Feed California Food Drive - ABC30 Fresno
May 2026
abc30.com
Clovis food drive to launch Luke Bryan Farm Tour - yourcentralvalley.com
May 2026
www.yourcentralvalley.com
FOX26 team members volunteer at Central California Food Bank on Sinclair Day of Service - kmph.com
Apr 2026
kmph.com
The federal shutdown stressed California’s food safety net. More cuts loom | Opinion - Sacramento Bee
Mar 2026
www.sacbee.com
Funding cuts threaten small Central Valley farms as USDA program runs out early - ABC30 Fresno
Feb 2026
abc30.com
Dutch Bros to donate $1 per drink to Central California Food Bank on Friday - kmph.com
Feb 2026
kmph.com
Poverello House, Central California Food Bank receives critical $15K donation from CA nonprofit - ABC30 Fresno
Dec 2025
abc30.com
Central California Food Bank expands to add USDA-approved protein pack room - ABC30 Fresno
Dec 2025
abc30.com
Central California Food Bank Breaks Ground on Volunteer Space, Protein Packing Room - GV Wire
Dec 2025
gvwire.com
Form filed
$124.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$96.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$95.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$80.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 63 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 63 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Central California Food Bank

What is Central California Food Bank?
Central California Food Bank is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fresno, United States. The Central California Food Bank provides nourishment for hungry children, adults, and seniors today so they can thrive tomorrow. Please consider donating.
When was Central California Food Bank founded?
Central California Food Bank was founded in 1992.
Who leads Central California Food Bank?
Kym Dildine serves as Co-CEO.
Where is Central California Food Bank located?
Headquartered in Fresno, CA, United States.
What is Central California Food Bank's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Central California Food Bank trustworthy?
Central California Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Central California Food Bank's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770320851. Registration: 77-0320851 (United States).
What is Central California Food Bank's website?
http://ccfoodbank.org