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Nonprofit · EIN 77-0319247

PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC

Tax-exempt · WATSONVILLE, CA 95076

Financials

$2M$1.1M2022$1.6M$1.3M2023$1.9M$1.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$1,940,106$1,256,608$683,498$3,542,856$34,602$3,508,254
August 31, 2024990$1,625,927$1,295,986$329,941$2,851,117$35,874$2,815,243
August 31, 2023990$1,976,265$1,081,704$894,561$2,540,115$12,407$2,527,708
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,408,690
of which government grants
$282,010
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$118,828
Net income from fundraising events
$412,588
Other revenue
$412,588

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$92,056
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$299,443
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$5,086
Depreciation
$19,537
Program services (functional)
$1,072,093
Management and general (functional)
$144,580
Fundraising (functional)
$39,935

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,851,117
Total assets, end of year
$3,542,856
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,602
Net assets, end of year
$3,508,254
Land, buildings and equipment
$392,224
Gross receipts
$1,940,106
Employees
7
Volunteers
300
Year formed
1994
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashley BridgesExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
50$89,000
Mary McKennaSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Rachael SpencerDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Kristen MarinovicDirector
Trustee or director
2$0
Pat KappDirector
Trustee or director
3$0
Fabian LeonorVice President
Officer
1$0
Chris LeeTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Joan BosworthPresident
Officer
5$0
Veronica SchultzDirector
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashley BridgesExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
50$82,420
Mary McKennaSecretary
Trustee or director
2$0
Rachael SpencerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kristen MarinovicDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JJ KappDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jessica HayfordPresident
Officer
1$0
Fabian LeonorVice President
Officer
1$0
Chris LeeTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Joan BosworthDirector
Officer
3$0
Veronica SchultzDirector
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ashley BridgesExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director
40$76,488
Mary McKennaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sandra VarelaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Rachael SpencerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kristen MarinovicDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JJ KappDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Jessica HayfordPresident
Officer
1$0
Fabioan LeonorVice President
Officer
1$0
Chris LeeTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Brooke SampsonSecretary
Officer
1$0
Joan BosworthPresident
Officer
1$0
Veronica SchultzPresident
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
150 2ND ST, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-4922
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ashley Bridges, 150 Second Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
Signed the 990
Ashley Bridges, Director
Phone
(831) 391-4570
Return prepared by
Crawford Pimentel Corporation

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0319247 or by the name PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC.

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

Mission

Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes (PVLF) provides food free of charge to those in need through its Hot Lunch and Pantry Programs. Our work alleviates hunger among homeless, elderly, and disabled individuals, as well as low-income families residing in the Pajaro Valley. Many participants are seasonal farmworkers employed in local agriculture. PVLFs mission is to alleviate hunger and nourish the community through nutritious food offered with dignity and compassion.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PVLF operates three primary programs that together address food insecurity and strengthen community well-being:1.Hot Lunch Program:PVLF provides a complete, freshly prepared noontime meal five days a week, including holidays. Meals include salads, vegetables, fruits, breads, and protein sources such as meat, beans, or eggs. Most ingredients are provided by the USDA, Second Harvest Food Bank, and local donors.During the fiscal year, PVLF served approximately 25,000 meals to hungry individuals, an additional 2,000 meals to staff, volunteers, and trainees, and nearly 5,000 second helpingstotaling over 32,000 hot meals. These meals reduce hunger and provide consistent nutrition for vulnerable neighbors.2.Pantry Program:PVLFs pantry distributes groceries three days each week, offering fresh produce, protein, and culturally appropriate staples. In total, the pantry provided more than 425,000 meals equivalent throughout the year. During the holidays, PVLF provides bountiful boxes of chicken, ham, sliced turkey, pistachios, dried fruits, fresh vegetables, and hearty canned goods. Over 500 households (about 2,000 individuals) receive holiday food boxes each year.3.Community Support and Volunteer Engagement:PVLF collaborates with agencies including the County Health Services Agency, Homeless Persons Health Project, Dignity Health Mobile Outreach, Community Action Board, and Second Harvest Food Bank to connect program participants with health care, mental-health support, nutrition education, and application assistance for Medi-Cal and CalFresh. PVLF also provides referrals for immigration, housing, and utility assistance as needed.Over 300 volunteers contributed more than 14,000 hours of service, the equivalent of seven full-time employees. Volunteer opportunities are offered for students and adults seeking community service hours, job training, or personal fulfillment. In partnership with community agencies, PVLF provides placements for unemployed or under-employed youth and adults, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and adults transitioning from the CalWORKS program to gain work experience and re-enter the workforce.Together, these programs foster health, stability, and community connection for thousands of residents across southern Santa Cruz and northern Monterey Counties.
    Expenses $1,072,093

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
77-0319247
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
1994
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,542,856
Income (IRS master file)
$1,940,106

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$1,940,106$1,256,608$3,542,856XML
990August 2024$1,625,927$1,295,986$2,851,117XML
990August 2023$1,976,265$1,081,704$2,540,115XML
990August 2022$1,939,222$1,366,328$1,627,963IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 77-0319247).

Questions about PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC

What is the EIN of PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC is 77-0319247.
Is PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES 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 PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Ashley Bridges.
Who are the officers and directors of PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $89,000 (Ashley Bridges, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does PAJARO VALLEY LOAVES AND FISHES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,940,106, expenses of $1,256,608 and total assets of $3,542,856 at year end.

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