Calfoods Logistics
CalFoods Logistics is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California, with a warehouse facility in Woodland. Founded in 2020, the organization works to combat food insecurity across California by serving as a logistics intermediary and distribution hub for food banks and emergency food assistance programs.
Key facts about Calfoods Logistics
- EIN
- 85-2138383
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $660,030
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- Average grant
- $31,430
- Median grant
- $15,680
- Total assets
- $42,698,806
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Calfoods Logistics funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Calfoods Logistics's 21 itemized 2025 grants were California (62%) and Nevada (38%). 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cdss" (19 grants).
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$42.7M
-10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$660K
-74.9% YoY
Grant Count
21
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$31K
-49.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: With a mission to help end hunger in California, CalFoods Logistics works with the State and food bank partners to distribute and provide nutrition and emergency food assistance for people experiencing food insecurity in all 58 counties.
Primary Program Areas:
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program): A USDA-funded supplemental food program administered by CDSS. TEFAP provides administrative funds and USDA commodities to a network of food banks throughout California. Distributed food includes shelf-stable, dry, fresh, and frozen bulk products such as milk, produce, eggs, and protein. Total pounds distributed: 10,345,363.
Food Box Program: Created by the State to quickly distribute supplemental food to vulnerable Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn. Total pounds distributed: 4,137,750.
Disaster Food Assistance Program: Provides food assistance to specific areas affected by declared disasters. Total pounds distributed: 12,972,132.
Other Programs: Includes SDFAP, CalFood & tax checkoff, food bank procurement, and donated food. Also includes capacity grant projects for food bank expansion in remote areas of Northern California. Total pounds distributed: 6,010,870.
Grantmaking
CalFoods Logistics makes grants to food bank partners. Documented grantees include Central California Food Bank, among others in the network.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CalFoods Logistics operates statewide, serving all 58 counties in California. The Woodland warehouse, opened in 2020, supplies 24 counties in Northern California, the Central Valley, and counties along the coast. The organization also works with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to expand services in remote areas of Northern California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Revenue: $63,003,721
- Total Expenses: $54,143,086
- Total Assets: $47,813,786
- Total Liabilities: $4,590,000
- Total Giving: $48,070,074
Staffing: The organization reports 13 employees as of 2024.
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since September 2020. The organization reported conflict of interest transactions in its June 2024 tax filing.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $42,698,806 | $47,813,786 | $43,704,147 |
| Revenue | $37,600,408 | $63,003,721 | $67,855,152 |
| Expenses | $39,191,692 | $54,143,086 | $62,300,496 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $685,770 | $692,466 | $790,707 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Food Bank of Northern Nevada ($251,556), San Joaquin County Aging & Comm Services ($53,550), Community Action Partnership of Kern ($40,275).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA MCCARRAN, NV | CDSS | $251,556 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY AGING & COMM SERVICES STOCKTON, CA | CDSS | $53,550 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN BAKERSFIELD, CA | CDSS | $40,275 |
| KINGS COMMUNITY ACTION ORGANIZATION HANFORD, CA | CDSS | $39,600 |
| FOODLINK FOR TULARE COUNTY EXETER, CA | CDSS | $32,400 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF BUTTE COUNTY CHICO, CA | CDSS | $28,125 |
| CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOOD BANK FRESNO, CA | CDSS | $27,675 |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK LOS ANGELES, CA | CDSS | $25,200 |
| MADERA COUNTY FOOD BANK MADERA, CA | CDSS | $23,175 |
| MODESTO LOVE CENTER MODESTO, CA | CDSS | $20,025 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Steve Linkhart: CEO
- C R: Chief Operations Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVORAH LEVINE | BOARD CHAIR/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN ODNE | BOARD CHAIR (THRU 05/25) | 1 | — |
| DAVID ZITTEROW | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LUCY CORONA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEONARD GONZALES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVE MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN LINKHART | CEO | 37.5 | $275,035 |
| CARRY WARNER | CFO | 37.5 | $197,942 |
| CHARISSE ROSS | COO | 37.5 | $195,307 |
| EUGENE GEERLOF | WAREHOUSE MANAGER | 37.5 | $165,260 |
| KATE HAEFKE | DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT | 37.5 | $135,213 |
| STEPHEN DAVID ALLOWAY | ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR | 37.5 | $110,564 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent state and federal investments have supported California's food assistance infrastructure, including funding directed toward food banks and emergency food assistance programs that work with CalFoods Logistics. The organization continues to expand its distribution capacity and partnerships across the state to address food insecurity.
New $500K grant for emergency food assistance in L.A. County | Los AngelesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Calfoods Logistics fund?
**Mission:** With a mission to help end hunger in California, CalFoods Logistics works with the State and food bank partners to distribute and provide nutrition and emergency food assistance for people experiencing food insecurity in all 58 counties. **Primary Program Areas:** • **TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program):** A USDA-funded supplemental food program administered by CDSS. TEFAP provides administrative funds and USDA commodities to a network of food banks throughout California.…
How do I apply for a grant from Calfoods Logistics?
CalFoods Logistics makes grants to food bank partners. Documented grantees include Central California Food Bank, among others in the network.
Where does Calfoods Logistics make grants?
CalFoods Logistics operates statewide, serving all 58 counties in California. The Woodland warehouse, opened in 2020, supplies 24 counties in Northern California, the Central Valley, and counties along the coast. The organization also works with the Food Bank of Northern Nevada to expand services in remote areas of Northern California.
What size grants does Calfoods Logistics award?
In 2025, Calfoods Logistics awarded 21 grants totaling $660K — an average of about $31K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Calfoods Logistics's EIN?
Calfoods Logistics's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2138383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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