Clark County Food Bank
Clark County Food Bank is a public charity based in Vancouver, Washington, formed in 1995. It works to alleviate hunger and its root causes in Clark County through emergency food distribution and programs intended to prevent long-term food insecurity.
Clark County Food Bank at a glance
- Total assets
- $37,378,948
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $27,025,641
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $727,703
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $23,026,806
- +19.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Clark County Food Bank
- Contact
Mailing address: 6502 Ne 47Th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98661
Phone: (360) 693-0939
Website: https://clarkcountyfoodbank.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Clark County Food Bank funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The food bank states that it serves people facing food insecurity throughout Clark County, Washington. Its 2021 grantee examples include organizations in Battle Ground, Vancouver, Camas, and Woodland, Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Clark County Food Bank gives
- 89% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $64K (2021). In 2021 it made 19 grants totaling $64K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent De Paul USA Vancouver, WA | To alleviate hunger in sw washington; pantry improvements; supplies; covid safety measures | $7,021 |
| Healthy Equitable Living Project (Help) Vancouver, WA | Pantry Improvements | $5,000 |
| Highland Lutheran Church DBA Lewis R Woodland, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington | $5,000 |
| Fish of Orchards Inc Vancouver, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington | $4,255 |
| North County Community Food Bank Battle Ground, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington; Pantry Improvements | $3,955 |
| Fish of Vancouver Vancouver, WA | Supplies for Food Distribution | $3,800 |
| Inter-Faith Treasure House Camas, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington | $3,750 |
| Amboy Food Bank Amboy, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington | $3,500 |
| Battle Ground Adventist Community Services Battle Ground, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington; Pantry Improvements | $3,500 |
| Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ridgefield, WA | To Alleviate Hunger in SW Washington; Pantry Improvements | $3,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,378,948 | $27,025,641 | $23,026,806 | — | — | $727,703 |
| 2024 | $31,487,972 | $23,704,865 | $19,328,135 | — | — | $596,295 |
| 2023 | $25,946,809 | $18,413,516 | $14,913,798 | — | — | $326,579 |
| 2022 | $21,573,069 | $16,473,935 | $12,609,812 | — | — | $55,059 |
| 2021 | $17,612,862 | $17,225,231 | $12,867,725 | $64,341 | 19 | $53,216 |
| 2020 | $13,463,322 | $16,030,526 | $13,106,017 | $47,625 | 18 | $52,328 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The food bank’s mission is “to alleviate hunger and its root causes.” Its stated work includes collecting and distributing emergency food, operating two Community Kitchen pantry sites, helping people apply for Washington’s Basic Food Assistance Program (SNAP), community outreach, and nutrition education.
Examples of organizations it supported include North County Community Food Bank, whose mission is to provide emergency food services to families in need; FISH of Vancouver, which says it provides food for hungry people in Vancouver; and Inter-Faith Treasure House, which says it provides food, clothing, and emergency assistance to children and families in crisis. It also supported ONE LIFE, whose mission includes feeding and equipping people to break cycles of poverty, and Woodland Action Center, which describes its work as offering basic resources, nutrition education, and opportunities for self-sufficiency to people experiencing poverty.
Grantmaking
The available filing data lists a grant count of zero for 2023, 2024, and 2025. Separately, reported 2021 grants included $3,955 to North County Community Food Bank, $3,800 to FISH of Vancouver, $3,750 to Inter-Faith Treasure House, $3,500 to ONE LIFE, and $60 to Woodland Action Center. The available information does not state a total amount or number of grants for 2021, or a typical grant size.
The website provides a Network Grant Support application link for partner agencies. Its partner-agency process requires organizations to review eligibility criteria, complete a prospective partner form, undergo eligibility and capacity review by a committee, and participate in site visits. Criteria include qualifying as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) or church, serving Clark County, having at least six months of service history, maintaining additional food sources, and meeting food-safety, record-keeping, reporting, and other operational requirements. The website does not specify that these partnership requirements are the process for applying for grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Liz Cattin as board chair; Jim Youde as board vice chair; Elson Strahan as immediate past chair; Scott Salsbery as board treasurer; and Chanin Ballance, David Bristol, Brett Bryant, Steve Hansen, Scott Huotari, and Bryon Van Kley as board directors.
Clark County Food Bank is led by Alan Hamilton, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Hamilton
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $201K (2025)
Emily Straw
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$108K (2025)
Liz Cattin
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Price
Director of Finance
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director of Finance, 2024
Treasurer & Director of Finance → Director of Finance, 2025
On filings since 2020
24 hrs/week
$9K (2024) → $61K (2025)
Brett Bryant
Board Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bristol
Board Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Huotari
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hansen
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryon Van Kley
Board Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chanin Ballance
Board Director
Director → Board Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elson Strahan
Immediate Past Chair
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Youde
Board Vice Chair
Director → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Salsbery
Board Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Board Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Mindy Harter (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Christina Stewart (2024) — Director of Development
- Former: Carrie Cofer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Joe Pauletto (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cindy Luckman (2020) — Director
- Former: Tim Calderbank (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $201K, to Alan Hamilton (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Clark County Food Bank
How large is Clark County Food Bank?
Clark County Food Bank reported $37.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.0M.
What does Clark County Food Bank fund?
The food bank’s mission is “to alleviate hunger and its root causes.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Clark County Food Bank?
Clark County Food Bank has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check clarkcountyfoodbank.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Clark County Food Bank make grants?
The food bank states that it serves people facing food insecurity throughout Clark County, Washington. Its 2021 grantee examples include organizations in Battle Ground, Vancouver, Camas, and Woodland, Washington.
What is Clark County Food Bank's EIN?
Clark County Food Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1307564. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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