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Nonprofit · EIN 91-1215485

AUBURN FOOD BANK

Tax-exempt · AUBURN, WA 98002

Financials

$5.4M$5.6M2024$5.2M$4.9M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AUBURN FOOD BANK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$5,238,435$4,928,867$309,568$2,490,953$114,086$2,376,867
June 30, 2025990$5,431,657$5,559,854-$128,197$2,211,577$144,279$2,067,298
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,245,633
of which government grants
$622,088
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,054
Net rental income
$1,515
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,767
Other revenue
-$9,252

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,650,175
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,653
Other salaries and wages
$658,623
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$838,270
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$9,696
Occupancy
$113,818
Depreciation
$143,508
Program services (functional)
$4,847,751
Management and general (functional)
$75,727
Fundraising (functional)
$5,389

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,211,577
Total assets, end of year
$2,490,953
Total liabilities, end of year
$114,086
Net assets, end of year
$2,376,867
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,733,443
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,376,867
Gross receipts
$5,249,202
Employees
28
Volunteers
100
Year formed
1930
State of legal domicile
WA

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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE CHRISTIANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$74,453
ANTONIO MENDOZAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TERRI HERRENVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RAY VEFIKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JAMIE BOTHELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANN BUERSKENSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOSE CERVANTESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDI GREENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DANA HINMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURA KNISSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CRAIG KOESTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KENT SPRAGUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA WALLACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JASON KOENIGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBBIE CHRISTIANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$78,111
ANTONIO MENDOZAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TERRI HERRENVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RAY VEFIKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JAMIE BOTHELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
ANN BUERSKENSPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
JOSE CERVANTESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DENNIS GRADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SANDI GREENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DANA HINMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURA KNISSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CRAIG KOESTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KENT SPRAGUEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA WALLACEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
KERRI WITTENAUERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2804 AUBURN WAY N, AUBURN, WA 98002-2416
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DEBRA CHRISTIAN, 2804 AUBURN WAY N, AUBURN, WA 98002
Signed the 990
DEBRA CHRISTIAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(253) 833-8925
Return prepared by
BRANTLEY JANSON

Mission

TO PROVIDE FOOD, REFERRALS AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED WHO ARE LOCATED WITHIN THE AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT BOUNDARIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROVIDED FOOD, CLOTHING, REFERRALS AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW & NON-INCOME PEOPLE WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT. THERE WERE 6,473 HOUSEHOLDS SERVED, REPRESENTING 16,803 INDIVIDUALS, WITH A TOTAL OF 124,592 DONATIONS OF FOOD TO THOSE INDIVIDUALS. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE 422 HOUSEHOLDS THAT WERE HELPED WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS (RENT, UTILITIES, ETC.).THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATED THE RAY OF HOPE DAY RESOURCE CENTER AND THE SUNDOWN OVERNIGHT SHELTER FOR PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THE DAY CENTER WORKS TO CONNECT HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS TO LOCAL AND REGIONAL RESOURCES TO MOVE THEM INTO THE NEXT PHASE OF A SAFE AND SHELTERED LIFE.
    Expenses $4,847,751 · grants $3,650,175

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, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
91-1215485
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
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,490,953
Income (IRS master file)
$5,249,202

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$5,238,435$4,928,867$2,490,953XML
990June 2025$5,431,657$5,559,854$2,211,577IRS
990June 2022$4,729,419$4,820,489$1,121,373IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 91-1215485).

Questions about AUBURN FOOD BANK

What is the EIN of AUBURN FOOD BANK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AUBURN FOOD BANK is 91-1215485.
Is AUBURN FOOD BANK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to AUBURN FOOD BANK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AUBURN FOOD BANK 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 AUBURN FOOD BANK due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AUBURN FOOD BANK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
Who is the principal officer of AUBURN FOOD BANK?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names DEBRA CHRISTIAN.
Who are the officers and directors of AUBURN FOOD BANK?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $74,453 (DEBBIE CHRISTIAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AUBURN FOOD BANK have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $5,238,435, expenses of $4,928,867 and total assets of $2,490,953 at year end.

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