California Association of Food Banks
California Association of Food Banks (CAFB), based in Oakland, California, is a public charity that works with food banks and other partners to end hunger in California. Its 2024 filing describes it as a statewide organization working with 41 member food banks to strengthen charitable and public nutrition safety nets and support its members.
California Association of Food Banks at a glance
In short: California Association of Food Banks gave $22.1M across 83 grants in 2024 (avg $266K), mostly in California. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,111,572
- +125.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 83
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $266,404
- +71.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $128,068
- Total assets
- $30,783,092
- +9.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (25 of 83, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to California Association of Food Banks
- Contact
Mailing address: 1616 Franklin Street 2Nd Floor 30, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-4435
Website: https://cafoodbanks.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who California Association of Food Banks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($2.7M). Together the top 10 received $10.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
361 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 361 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California. CAFB’s mission and policy work are statewide; its 2024 filing also says its Farm to Family program distributed produce to more than 71 food banks across the country.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 83 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is California Association of Food Banks open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 83 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $187K; repeat grants $301K. How we count
Medians: $122K first-time, $139K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.9M (2022) to $51.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 83 grants totaling $22.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | To End Hunger in California | $2,747,146 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | To End Hunger in California | $1,173,129 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank San Diego, CA | To End Hunger in California | $978,613 |
| San Diego Hunger Coalition San Diego, CA | To End Hunger in California | $935,410 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | To End Hunger in California | $849,604 |
| Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services Sacramento, CA | To End Hunger in California | $799,146 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank San Francisco, CA | To End Hunger in California | $728,620 |
| Cap of Orange County Garden Grove, CA | To End Hunger in California | $674,571 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank Santa Rosa, CA | To End Hunger in California | $637,410 |
| SHFB Santa Cruz County Watsonville, CA | To End Hunger in California | $586,796 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,783,092 | $108,867,622 | $110,700,514 | $22,111,572 | 83 | $482,140 |
| 2023 | $28,249,397 | $76,827,886 | $77,012,259 | $9,817,330 | 63 | $172,281 |
| 2022 | $29,867,417 | $71,217,085 | $71,176,416 | $6,937,150 | 59 | $33,379 |
| 2021 | $25,862,809 | $84,727,145 | $82,325,095 | $30,915,951 | 70 | $101,416 |
| 2020 | $30,697,172 | $102,244,299 | $88,527,605 | $51,593,986 | 86 | $1,248 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CAFB’s mission is to end hunger in California. Its stated vision is a well-nourished and hunger-free California where everyone has enough food to lead a healthy life.
Its programs include Farm to Family food recovery; CalFresh outreach; research and policy work on food insecurity and nutrition benefits; and member training, technical assistance, and convening. In 2024, CAFB’s CalFresh outreach partners assisted more than 28,000 households in applying for benefits, and nearly 8,000 households retained benefits with partner support.
Grantmaking
The listed grant purposes state “to end hunger in California.”
The largest reported grants included $935,410 to San Diego Hunger Coalition, $448,117 to Community Alliance with Family Farmers, $445,614 to Fresh Approach, $331,305 to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and $309,207 to Maternal & Child Health Access. Other large grants included $283,512 to Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation, $252,708 to Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, and $230,418 to National Health Foundation.
The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of organizations supported. San Diego Hunger Coalition says it works with community partners to create equitable access to food assistance through research, education, and advocacy. Community Alliance with Family Farmers describes its work as building sustainable food and farming systems through policy advocacy and on-the-ground programs. Fresh Approach says it connects California communities with healthy food from California farmers and expands food and nutrition knowledge. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank describes sourcing and distributing nutritious food through partner agencies and direct programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Natalie Caples, chair; Leslie Bacho, vice chair; Monica White, vice chair (part year); Beth Stanton, governance committee chair; Casey Castillo, secretary; and Michael Flood, treasurer. Other listed members are Amanda Friscia, Sara Griffen, Tim Hawkins, and Claudia Keller.
California Association of Food Banks is led by Stacia Levenfeld, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 10 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stacia Levenfeld
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $299K (2024)
Beth Stanton
Governance Committee Chair
Member → Governance Committee Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Caples
Chair
Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Lathan Reid
Communications Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $127K (2024)
Stephanie Nishio
Director of Programs
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $148K (2024)
Sabrina Thakkar
Director of Farm to Family
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $146K (2024)
Phoebe Geonzon
Director of Human Resources
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$118K (2024)
Maria Houlne
Farm to Family Vice President
Director of Farm to Family → Farm to Family Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$152K (2021) → $191K (2024)
Stacy Robson
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
37.5 hrs/week
$195K (2021) → $219K (2024)
Courtney Scullin-Taylor
Accounting Manager
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $120K (2024)
Kellie Longo Flores
Vice President of Policy & Advocacy
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$175K (2024)
May Lynn Tan Director Of
Research & Program Development
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$156K (2024)
Dave Martinez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Martinez
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica White
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Griffen
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Friscia
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keenon Krick
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Bacho
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Flood
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Celaya
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shurla Lovejoy
Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Castillo
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Keller
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regi Young
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hawkins
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (23)
- Former: Blake Young (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Bruce Rankin (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Patricia L. Nickols-Butler (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Willy Elliot-McCrea (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Rebecca Silva (2022–2023) — Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Alice Lee-Osborne (2023) — Director of Development
- Former: May Lynn Tan (2023) — Director of Research & Program Development
- Former: Laurie Loftus Galvagna (2020–2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Andrew Cheyne (2020–2021) — Director of Government Affairs
- Former: David Goodman (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Debbie Espinosa (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Mark Lowry (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Jaime Orona (2021) — Member
- Former: Jim Floros (2021) — Member
- Former: Charisse Ross (2020) — Farm to Family Associate Director
- Former: James Floros (2020) — Member
- Former: Paul Ash (2020) — Member
- Former: Shirley King (2020) — Member
- Former: Steve Linkhart (2020) — Senior Advisor & Farm to Family
- Former: Suzan Bateson (2020) — Member
- Former: Terry Garner (2020) — Member Services Director
- Former: Tom Tenorio (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Vince Hall (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $299K, to Stacia Levenfeld (Chief Executive Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California Association of Food Banks
How much does California Association of Food Banks give each year?
California Association of Food Banks gave $22.1M across 83 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $9.8M across 63 grants.
What is California Association of Food Banks's typical grant size?
California Association of Food Banks's median grant in 2024 was $128,068, and its average grant was $266,404, across 83 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from California Association of Food Banks that year got $187K on average.
Where does California Association of Food Banks give grants?
California Association of Food Banks gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (7 grants), Watsonville, CA (4 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants) and San Jose, CA (3 grants).
Does California Association of Food Banks give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 83 grants with a stated purpose on California Association of Food Banks's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To End Hunger in California" (83 grants).
Who are California Association of Food Banks's largest grantees?
California Association of Food Banks's largest 2024 grantees include Los Angeles Regional Food Bank ($2,747,146), Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ($1,173,129) and Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank ($978,613), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is California Association of Food Banks?
California Association of Food Banks reported $30.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $108.9M.
What does California Association of Food Banks fund?
CAFB’s mission is to end hunger in California. Its stated vision is a well-nourished and hunger-free California where everyone has enough food to lead a healthy life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from California Association of Food Banks?
California Association of Food Banks has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cafoodbanks.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is California Association of Food Banks's EIN?
California Association of Food Banks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0392816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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