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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.8M
+9.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
-25.9% YoY
Grant Count
42
-27.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
+2.3% 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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,813,786 | $43,704,147 | $45,666,138 |
| Revenue | $63,003,721 | $67,855,152 | $100,118,693 |
| Expenses | $54,143,086 | $62,300,496 | $87,676,488 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $692,466 | $790,707 | $789 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
192 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Central California Food Bank ($375,150), Community Action Partnership of Kern ($336,900), Foodlink for Tulare County ($189,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMADORTUOLUMNE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY INC JACKSON, CA | CDSS | $15,000 |
| BAY AREA CRISIS NURSERY CONCORD, CA | CDSS | $5,000 |
| CAP OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SAN BERNARDINO, CA | CDSS | $91,800 |
| CENTRAL CALIFORNIA FOOD BANK FRESNO, CA | CDSS | $375,150 |
| CLEAR LAKE GLEANERS INC FINLEY, CA | CDSS | $17,550 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY OF BUTTE COUNTY CHICO, CA | CDSS | $68,550 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF KERN BAKERSFIELD, CA | CDSS | $336,900 |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SAN BENITO COUNTY HOLLISTER, CA | CDSS | $12,900 |
| DIABLO BALLET WALNUT CREEK, CA | GENERAL | $7,500 |
| DIGNITY HEALTH CONNECTED LIVING REDDING, CA | CDSS | $22,200 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Steve Linkhart: CEO
- C R: Chief Operations Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KATHLEEN ODNE | BOARD CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| LEONARD GONZALES | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DEVORAH LEVINE | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| DEBBIE ESPINOSA | SECRETARY (THRU 08/23) | 0.5 | — |
| DAVE MARTINEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN LINKHART | CEO | 40 | $279,471 |
| CHARISSE ROSS | COO | 40 | $177,377 |
| CARRY WARNER | CFO | 40 | $176,711 |
| EUGENE GEERLOF | WAREHOUSE MANAGER | 40 | $147,217 |
| KATE HAEFKE | DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT | 40 | $120,930 |
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 2024, Calfoods Logistics awarded 42 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $63K 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 2021–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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