FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

83775 CITRUS AVE, INDIO, CA 92201-3456

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

DEBORAH S ESPINOSA, 83775 CITRUS AVENUE, INDIO, CA 92201

Signed the 990

DEBORAH S ESPINOSA, PRESIDENT & CEO

Phone

(760) 775-3663

Website

WWW.FINDFOODBANK.ORG

Return prepared by

ARMANINO ADVISORY LLC

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 33-0006007 or by the name FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers

Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Secretary of State, bizfile Online

Corporation status, entity number, agent for service

Franchise Tax Board

Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)

Mission

FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION, INC. (FIND FOOD BANK) IS DEDICATED TO RELIEVING HUNGER, THE CAUSES OF HUNGER, AND THE PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH HUNGER THROUGH AWARENESS, EDUCATION, AND MOBILIZATION OF RESOURCES AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT.

Program accomplishments

• FIND OFFERS THREE MAJOR CATEGORIES OF PROGRAM SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. THE SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO HELP SUPPORT FOOD INSECURE INDIVIDUALS TRANSITION FROM THEIR DEPENDENCY ON CORE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS TO SELF SUFFICIENCY IN FEEDING THEMSELVES, WITH A STRONG UNDERSTANDING THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS' SITUATION HAS A UNIQUE SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES. FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL HOW THEY UTILIZE FIND PROGRAMS WITHIN THIS PROGRAM IMPACT FRAMEWORK IS DEPENDENT ON THE CLIENT'S SITUATIONAL NEEDS. FIND RECOGNIZES, APPRECIATES AND RESPECTS THESE FACTORS AND SUPPORTS CLIENTS FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME NEEDED TO ENSURE THEIR PRIMAL NEEDS OF FOOD INTAKE FOR HEALTH IS MET.SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.ENDING HUNGER FOR TODAY PROGRAMSTHIS SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO CLIENTS' CORE NEEDS OF HEALTHY FOODS THROUGH FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES TO BE ABLE TO SURVIVE AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO THRIVE. - AGENCY PARTNERS - FIND COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP SUPPLY THEIR FOOD PANTRIES AND FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS AT MORE THAN 100 DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTION SITES FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. TYPES OF PARTNERS INCLUDE SOUP KITCHENS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, HOMELESS SHELTERS AND LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEXES.- FIND FREE COMMUNITY MOBILE MARKETS ("FCMM") - FIND OFFERS 46 DIRECT FOOD DISTRIBUTION SERVICE PROGRAMS PER MONTH TO LOW INCOME GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS THAT HAVE VERY LIMITED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE FOOD SOURCES (AKA "FOOD DESERTS") AND/OR HEAVILY IMPACTED LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES WHOSE AFFORDABLE FOOD SOURCES AND AGENCY PARTNERS ARE NOT AMPLE ENOUGH TO SUPPLY THE FOOD NEED TO ADEQUATELY FEED THAT COMMUNITY. PARTNERS ENGAGED IN FIND'S DIRECT DISTRIBUTIONS INCLUDE LOW INCOME HOUSING COMPLEXES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, SENIOR CENTERS, AND BUSINESS AND CITY OWNED PARKING LOTS. DISTRIBUTIONS ARE FOCUSED ON EITHER GENERAL COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, CHILD SPECIFIC AND/OR SENIOR SPECIFIC FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS.- THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("TEFAP") - THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS THE FEDERAL USDA FOOD COMMODITIES PROGRAM ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AS A CONTRACTOR TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THIS PROGRAM, FIND UTILIZES 25 OF ITS AGENCY PARTNERS' NETWORK AND ITS 46 FCMM'S TO ENSURE THE DISTRIBUTION OF THESE FOOD ITEMS TO THE COMMUNITY, SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 13,000 HOUSEHOLDS AND 30,000 INDIVIDUALS MONTHLY. TEFAP ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 30% OF FIND'S FOOD SUPPLY.- THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ("CSFP") - THE CSFP IS A USDA PROGRAM ADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES. CSFP WORKS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF INDIVIDUALS AT LEAST 60 YEARS OF AGE BY SUPPLEMENTING THEIR DIETS WITH ONE MONTHLY BOX OF NUTRITIOUS USDA COMMODITY FOODS AT NO COST. AS A CALIFORNIA STATE CONTRACTED LOCAL AGENCY, FIND UTILIZES 24 OF ITS AGENCY PARTNERS' NETWORK AND OVER 45 FCMM'S TO ENSURE DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT ITS SERVICE AREA, SERVING OVER 3,750 SENIORS MONTHLY. CSFP ACCOUNTS FOR APPROXIMATELY 22% OF FIND'S FOOD SUPPLY.- DISASTER FOOD DISTRIBUTION - FIND IS THE COACHELLA VALLEY DESERT'S REGIONAL FOOD BANK RECOGNIZED BY BOTH THE STATE AND COUNTY AS THE MAIN SUPPLIER OF DISASTER FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY.- HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM - MANY OLDER ADULTS ARE HOMEBOUND DUE TO INABILITY TO DRIVE, LACK OF TRANSPORTATION, OR THE INABILITY TO TRAVEL BY THEMSELVES. TO ENSURE THESE SENIORS RECEIVE THE PROPER NUTRITION NECESSARY FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE, FIND FOOD BANK CLIENT SERVICES TEAM MEMBERS CONDUCT AN INTAKE, DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY, AND THEN, DELIVER A FOOD BOX TO QUALIFYING OLDER ADULTS.- CHILD HUNGER PROGRAM - CHILD HUNGER STRATEGY IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF FOOD-INSECURE CHILDREN. HUNGRY CHILDREN LACK THE ENERGY TO LEARN AND PLAY. POOR NUTRITION AND MISSED MEALS CAN RESULT IN BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LIFELONG CONSEQUENCES FOR GROWING KIDS, INCLUDING HEALTH ISSUES, BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS, LOWER GRADES, HIGHER DROPOUT RATES, AND DIMINISHED PROSPECTS FOR HIGHER LEARNING AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN LIFE. FIND PROVIDES FOOD THROUGH ITS KIDS FARMERS MARKETS, KIDS SUMMER MARKETS AND SCHOOL SNACK PROGRAM TO MORE THAN 35 ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS.- COLLEGE MARKET PROGRAM - RESEARCH SHOWS THAT 2 IN EVERY 5 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS ARE FOOD INSECURE. IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, 1 IN 4 STUDENTS OFTEN DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY'LL FIND FOOD FOR THEIR NEXT MEAL. FIND'S COLLEGE MARKET PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL, GRADUATE, AND FIND WORK AT WELL-PAYING JOBS. WE PARTNER WITH 10 COLLEGE CAMPUSES TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD, ENSURING THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT SO THEY CAN SUCCEED IN THEIR STUDIES.ENDING HUNGER FOR TOMORROW PROGRAMSTHIS SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND IMPROVE ACCESS TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRESSION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY.- CALFRESH SNAP OUTREACH - THE CALFRESH PROGRAM FORMERLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS AND KNOWN AS SNAP (SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE AND FAMILIES IN NEED SO THEY CAN SHOP FOR GROCERIES USING AND EBT CARD. CALFRESH IS DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES BUY A GREATER AMOUNT OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD EACH MONTH. FIND HAS A TEAM OF 4 FULLTIME STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING CALFRESH ENROLLMENT AND EDUCATION IN OUR SERVICE REGION.- COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS ("CHW") - CHW ARE TRAINED STAFF MEMBERS WHO WORK TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND ACCESS TO LIFE-SAVING SERVICES. OUR TEAM INCLUDES TRUSTED COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO UNDERSTAND THE MAKEUP OF SURROUNDING CITIES AND CAN HELP RESIDENTS NAVIGATE VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, STATE AND NATIONAL BENEFITS PROGRAMS, AND FINANCIAL AND HEALTHCARE RESOURCES. THEY ARE EXPERTS IN NAVIGATING COMPLEX SYSTEMS OF CARE AND LISTEN TO CLIENT STORIES AND CONCERNS TO DETERMINE THE BEST ROUTE FOR ASSISTANCE. WHEN YOU COME IN FOR A CONSULTATION, A FIND CHW WILL WALK YOU STEP-BY-STEP THROUGH BENEFITS APPLICATIONS, FINANCIAL RESOURCE PROGRAMS, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING.- NUTRITION EDUCATION & FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM - FIND'S NUTRITION POLICY FOCUSES ON FIVE KEY FOOD GROUPS IN ACQUIRING AND DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO OUR NETWORK. OUR DISTRIBUTION OF FRESH FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PROTEIN, DAIRY, AND WHOLE GRAINS ALIGN WITH THE USDA MYPLATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A NUTRITIOUS, WELL-ROUNDED DIET. THROUGH THIS POLICY AND PROGRAM FIND IS COMMITTED TO DISTRIBUTING 40% OF FRESH PRODUCE TO OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION NETWORK.ENDING HUNGER FOR LIFETIME PROGRAMSTHIS SUITE OF PROGRAMS IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER TO SUPPORT THE BREAKING OF POVERTY CYCLES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.- YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (FYAC) - THE FYAC PROGRAM UNITES STUDENT LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY TO HELP ADVISE FIND ON HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITIES AND APPLY NEW IDEAS FOR LOCAL SOLUTIONS TO CHILD HUNGER. FYAC IS LEADING THE CHANGE OF TOMORROW BY DISCUSSING SOLUTIONS AND TAKING ACTION TO ADDRESS ISSUES FACING OUR COMMUNITY TODAY.- OPPORTUNITY BANK - OPPORTUNITY BANK IS AN ACTIVITY FEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP TO FUND STUDENTS IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES WHO ARE LIMITED DUE TO FINANCES. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING AND PROVIDES PERSONALIZED MANAGEMENT BY A FIND COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER. RECIPIENTS ALSO HAVE A CHANCE TO WORK WITH LOCAL UNIVERSITIES TO SUPPORT STUDIES OF PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPACT.- FIND SUCCESS - FIND FOOD BANK'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE CHANCE TO ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS AND ATTAIN INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS, INDIVIDUALS TAKE THE NEXT STRIDE TOWARDS A STABLE AND FULFILLING CAREER.
  Expenses $43,691,357 · grants $39,761,767 · revenue $218,345

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

33-0006007

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1983

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Food, agriculture and nutrition (K310)

Assets (IRS master file)

$45,895,436

Income (IRS master file)

$52,875,552

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-0006007).

Questions about FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC

What is the EIN of FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC is 33-0006007.

Is FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.

Are donations to FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DEBORAH S ESPINOSA.

Who are the officers and directors of FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $192,323 (DEBORAH S ESPINOSA, PRESIDENT & CEO).

How much revenue does FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $52,875,552, expenses of $45,857,049 and total assets of $45,895,436 at year end.

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