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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0084637

GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS

Tax-exempt · BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301

Financials

$4.8M$5M2023$5.8M$5.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,783,769$5,511,786$271,983$1,526,432$82,514$1,443,918
December 31, 2023990$4,814,082$5,019,735-$205,653$1,270,036$103,646$1,166,390
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,342,907
Program service revenue
$188,194
Investment income
$5,611
Net rental income
$19,091
Net income from fundraising events
$205,020
Other revenue
$247,057

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$86,100
Other salaries and wages
$121,585
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$235,279
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$65
Accounting fees
$27,837
Depreciation
$108,590
Program services (functional)
$5,311,850
Management and general (functional)
$199,936

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,270,036
Total assets, end of year
$1,526,432
Total liabilities, end of year
$82,514
Net assets, end of year
$1,443,918
Land, buildings and equipment
$754,545
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,420,918
Net assets with donor restrictions
$23,000
Gross receipts
$5,887,238
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
CA

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE POWERSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$86,100
RENEE MASSEYCHAIRMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TINA BURKEPAST CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
STEVE ROWLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TROY FRINGERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
WILLIAM MELBYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT SALTERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TASHA CLAYTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KENNETH DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
EVERADO MARQUEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SUSAN SUGGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSH YURKANINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JUDY GOADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Debbie PowersExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$90,200
Renee MasseyChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Tina BurkePast Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Steve Rowlandboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Eric Glauserboard member
Trustee or director
0$0
Ron EavesSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Phil Gaskillboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin Murphyboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Troy FringerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Bill Melbyboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Scott Saltersboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah Crowleyboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tasha Claytonboard member
Trustee or director
1$0
Ryan Youngboard member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1326 30TH ST UNIT A, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301-2412
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEBBIE POWERS, 1326 30TH STREET UNIT A, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
Signed the 990
DEBBIE POWERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(661) 324-2767
Return prepared by
DANIELLS PHILLIPS VAUGHAN & BOCK

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0084637 or by the name GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO OPERATE A FOOD COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR THE BENEFIT OF NEEDY INDIVIDUALS AND NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE CORPORATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS DISTRIBUTES FOOD COUNTYWIDE THROUGH THREE MAIN SERVICE PROGRAMS:1. AGENCY FOOD DISTRIBUTION: WE PARTNER WITH 76 LOCAL AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FACING FOOD INSECURITY. EACH DAY, WE PREPARE OVER 150 FAMILY FOOD BASKETS, CAREFULLY PACKED TO MATCH THE NEEDS OF EACH HOUSEHOLD BASED ON FAMILY SIZE. THESE BASKETS CONTAIN NUTRITIOUS, SHELF-STABLE ITEMS THAT SUPPORT FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS.2. SENIOR SACK PROGRAM: OUR SENIOR SACK PROGRAM PROVIDES FOOD DIRECTLY TO 20 LOCATIONS THAT SERVE LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS. WE DELIVER TWICE A MONTH, ENSURING THAT SENIORS HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD. THIS PROGRAM ADDESSES FOOD INSECURITY AMONG SENIORS, MANY OF WHOM ARE ON FIXED INCOMES AND STRUGGLE TO AFFORD BASIC GROCERIES.3. DAILY FOOD SUPPORT AND SURPLUS DONATIONS: IN ADDITION TO THE DAILY PREPARATION OF 150 FAMILY FOOD BASKETS FOR THOSE FACING IMMEDIATE HUNGER, WE ALSO DONATE SURPLUS FOOD TO LOCAL CHARITIES, INCLUDING THE MISSION, CHURCHES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE GROUPS, UPON REQUEST. THIS OUTREACH EXTENDS OUR IMPACT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY AND HELPS REDUCE FOOD WASTE.THESE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED ENTIRELY BY DONATIONS FROM GENEROUS LOCAL BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE OUR GOAL OF ENDING HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY.THE GLEANERS DOES NOT RECEIVE GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE.FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2024, WE SERVED APPROXIMATELY 134,000 PEOPLE, DISTRIBUTED OVER TWO MILLION POUNDS OF FOOD, AND BENEFITED FROM OVER 4,500 VOLUNTEER SHIFTS.
    Expenses $5,311,850 · revenue $188,194

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0084637
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
1986
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,526,432
Income (IRS master file)
$5,887,238

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,783,769$5,511,786$1,526,432XML
990December 2023$4,814,082$5,019,735$1,270,036XML
990December 2022$4,467,880$4,675,303$1,377,912IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 77-0084637).

Questions about GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS

What is the EIN of GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS is 77-0084637.
Is GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS 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 GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEBBIE POWERS.
Who are the officers and directors of GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $86,100 (DEBBIE POWERS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does GOLDEN EMPIRE GLEANERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,783,769, expenses of $5,511,786 and total assets of $1,526,432 at year end.

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