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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2217350

CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78744

Financials

$116.3M$111.4M2022$141.4M$133.3M2023$102.8M$97.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$102,848,703$97,247,556$5,601,147$123,276,903$3,600,038$119,676,865
September 30, 2024990$141,377,615$133,305,132$8,072,483$114,637,232$2,291,432$112,345,800
September 30, 2023990$116,286,492$111,438,399$4,848,093$104,838,627$5,596,170$99,242,457
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,714,445
of which government grants
$34,563,157
Program service revenue
$1,822,717
Investment income
$2,267,993
Net gain from sales of assets
-$358
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,866
Other revenue
$43,548

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$78,830,759
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$976,733
Other salaries and wages
$8,395,860
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$11,968,676
Professional fundraising fees
$18,000
Legal fees
$32,072
Accounting fees
$53,210
Occupancy
$993,814
Depreciation
$1,110,843
Program services (functional)
$92,231,747
Management and general (functional)
$2,770,434
Fundraising (functional)
$2,245,375

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$114,637,232
Total assets, end of year
$123,276,903
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,600,038
Net assets, end of year
$119,676,865
Land, buildings and equipment
$29,837,863
Publicly traded securities
$69,701,109
Net assets without donor restrictions
$119,007,116
Net assets with donor restrictions
$669,749
Gross receipts
$367,565,504
Employees
225
Volunteers
26,761
Year formed
1982
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sari VatskePresident/CEO
Officer
40$374,829$29,650
Todd FreaseChief Operating Officer
Officer
40$241,355$16,424
Mark JacksonChief Development Officer
Officer
40$230,576$19,944
Catrina SalinasChief Talent Officer
Officer
40$178,277$20,411
Earind JacksonFORMER CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER
Officer
40$176,945$17,477
Tracy AyrhartVP of Research & Strategic Partnerships
Highest-paid employee
40$136,776$18,058
David FloresVP of Logistics
Highest-paid employee
40$124,190$11,041
Anurita MittraVP of Network Programs and Services
Highest-paid employee
40$124,592$10,499
Bella KirchnerVP of Client Programs & Services
Highest-paid employee
40$116,977$15,279
Beth CorbettVP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Highest-paid employee
40$111,982$17,448
Angela VanscoyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jeff HahnImmediate Past Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kathleen FarlowCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Marili BurbesVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Mark SanchezSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
11 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Cassie RossDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ed PageDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Estrellita DoolinDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Frank ReidDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Geoff BorletDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Harpreet SinghDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Joe BlandDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin RoseDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ramiro PalmaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Raul AmadoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Trent TownsendDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 26 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARI VATSKEPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$338,129$17,341
MARK JACKSONCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$175,218$18,312
CATRINA SALINASCHIEF TALENT OFFICER
Officer
40$155,328$18,837
TRACY AYRHARTVP OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Highest-paid employee
40$120,553$16,163
MELINDA BOEDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$115,087$10,560
ROSEMARY CORBETTVP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Highest-paid employee
40$109,163$15,592
JUNE COLLINSDIRECTOR OF EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS
Highest-paid employee
40$110,024$9,259
AMELIA LONGDIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Highest-paid employee
40$100,855$15,163
TODD FREASECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Officer
40$39,670$2,962
EARIND JACKSONCHIEF IMPACT OFFICER (AS OF 12/23)
Officer
40$6,788$0
JEN ALESSANDRA-LUCASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOE BLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GEOFF BORLETTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARILI BURBESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ESTELLITA DOOLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATHLEEN FARLOWVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JEFF HAHNCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETE INMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAT MASSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ED PAGEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RAMIRO PALMADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK REIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JUSTIN ROSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK SANCHEZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALICE STARRIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANGELA VANSCOYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SARI VATSKEPRESIDENT/CEO
Officer
40$279,039$3,648
CATRINA SALINASCHIEF TALENT OFFICER
Officer
40$195,310$18,330
MARK JACKSONCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$161,409$18,095
TRACY AYRHARTVP OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS
Highest-paid employee
40$105,399$14,425
JEN ALESSANDRA-LUCASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAUN CRANSTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ESTELLITA DOOLINSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATHLEEN FARLOWTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KELLI GREENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JEFF HAHNVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PETE INMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARI JAYARAMIMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
PAT MASSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANK REIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALICE STARRBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MARK J WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAYNE WOODARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6500 METROPOLIS DR, AUSTIN, TX 78744-3123
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARI VATSKE, 6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
Signed the 990
SARI VATSKE, President & CEO
Phone
(512) 282-2111
Return prepared by
Forvis Mazars LLP

Mission

To increase food access in Central Texas by providing nutritious food, leading hunger and poverty advocacy efforts, and transforming lives through programs, education, and innovative solutions.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • FOOD DISTRIBUTION - FOOD IS DISTRIBUTED TO PARTNER AGENCIES AND PROVIDED TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES FOR FREE.
    Expenses $82,778,477 · grants $78,830,759 · revenue $1,822,717
  • MOBILE FOOD PANTRY - MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES FILL GEOGRAPHIC AND SERVICE GAPS IN EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE. THESE MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES PROVIDE BASIC STAPLES, FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND FROZEN FOODS.
    Expenses $5,226,746
  • DIRECT-SERVICE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, OLDER ADULTS, AND FOOD IS MEDICINE INITIATIVES - FOOD AND MEALS ARE PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND OLDER ADULTS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAMS. SERVICES INCLUDE THE COMMODITY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP) AND KITCHEN MEALS.
    Expenses $1,419,770
  • HEALTH & NUTRITION EDUCATION - THE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM HELPS LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MAKE HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES WITHIN A LIMITED BUDGET AND CHOOSE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. SNAP ASSISTANCE - THE SNAP ASSISTANCE STAFF PROVIDE PHONE AND IN-PERSON HELP IN EXPLAINING THE SNAP APPLICATION PROCESS (ALONG WITH OTHER PROGRAMS) AND HELP COMPLETING THE APPLICATION PACKET. HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR THE ELDERLY (HOPE) - HOPE PROVIDES FREE MONTHLY DISTRIBUTIONS OF HEALTH, SHELF-STABLE FOODS. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM (SFSP) - SFSP PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS LUNCHES AND SNACKS TO CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. FEEDING FUTURES - THE FEEDING FUTURES PROGRAM, LAUNCHED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK (CTFB), AIMS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, EDUCATION, AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NEED WITHIN COLLEGES AND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS. NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM - DELIVERY OF FOOD TO SCHOOLS UNDER THE NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM. HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM - THE HOME DELIVERY PROGRAM OFFERED BY THE CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK PROVIDES FREE FOOD DELIVERY TO RESIDENTS MEETING CERTAIN CRITERIA. MOBILE FARMACY - MOBILE FARMACY IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND HEALTHY FOOD OPTIONS DIRECTLY TO COMMUNITIES IN NEED, OFTEN THROUGH MOBILE DISTRIBUTION METHODS.
    Expenses $2,806,754

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.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
74-2217350
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
1982
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$123,276,903
Income (IRS master file)
$367,565,504

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$102,848,703$97,247,556$123,276,903IRS
990September 2024$141,377,615$133,305,132$114,637,232XML
990September 2023$116,286,492$111,438,399$104,838,627XML
990September 2022$114,393,673$107,798,865$95,128,221IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

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 74-2217350).

Questions about CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC

What is the EIN of CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC is 74-2217350.
Is CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK 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 CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK 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 CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK 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 CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARI VATSKE.
Who are the officers and directors of CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $374,829 (Sari Vatske, President/CEO).
How much revenue does CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $102,848,703, expenses of $97,247,556 and total assets of $123,276,903 at year end.

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