Food Finders Inc
To eliminate hunger and food waste while improving nutrition in food insecure communities. Our food donation program links surplus food donations to our non-profit partners that provide meal or pantry services.
Food Finders Inc at a glance
In short: Food Finders Inc gave $28.5M across 182 grants in 2024 (avg $157K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,521,350
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 182
- +18100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,711
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,629
- Total assets
- $1,272,369
- -19.2% vs 2023
- 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.
Who Food Finders Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ministerios Cristianos Faro De Luz ($3.4M). Together the top 10 received $14.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($19,872), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
441 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 441 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 182 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Food Finders Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18.6M (2019) to $31.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 182 grants totaling $28.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ministerios Cristianos Faro De Luz Huntington Park, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $3,356,469 |
| Food Finders Warehouse Los Alamitos, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $2,318,392 |
| United Hands Multipurpose Center Anaheim, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $2,136,804 |
| Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $1,915,453 |
| Hands of Mercy Encounter Santa Ana, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $1,031,355 |
| El Sereno Bicentennial Committee Los Angeles, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $1,013,027 |
| El Sol Science and Arts Academy Santa Ana, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $872,844 |
| House of Food and Prayer Duarte, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $762,056 |
| Crossroads Christian Community Center Compton Compton, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $676,869 |
| Calvary Chapel-Downey-Helping Hands Food Ministry Downey, CA | To Provide Food for the People in Need | $642,294 |
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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 | $1,272,369 | $30,961,507 | $31,219,003 | $28,521,350 | 182 | $19,558 |
| 2023 | $1,574,192 | $33,036,401 | $33,078,236 | $31,673,655 | 1 | $25,849 |
| 2022 | $1,695,112 | $27,599,743 | $28,033,719 | $26,612,154 | 1 | $3,000 |
| 2021 | $2,029,326 | $31,799,095 | $34,141,117 | $29,797,273 | 2 | $20,937 |
| 2020 | $4,492,764 | $63,126,791 | $59,423,267 | $29,187,052 | 255 | $1,006 |
| 2019 | $656,953 | $19,467,512 | $19,523,642 | $18,567,522 | 1 | $766 |
About Food Finders Inc
Based on IRS filings
Food Finders Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Los Alamitos, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 182 grants totaling $28.5M. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Food Finders Inc is led by Diana Lara, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Lara
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $88K (2024)
Shankar Ram
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carly Bragg
Director of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024)
Lisa Hoffmaster
Fund Development Director
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$70K (2024)
Garrett Brief
Director
President → Past President, 2020
Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arshad Rokerya
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Pace
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryjane Canyon
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nishat Ahmed
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda McCabe
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Heikens
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Kellogg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Wanus
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Tonoyan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Simpkins
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Stover
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ed Nauman (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Pamela Weinstein (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryan Kwong (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Gary Burkard (2021) — Director
- Former: Ikeme Mmeje (2021) — Director
- Former: Erica Luna (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Patricia A. Larson (2019–2020) — Past Executive Director
- Former: Heidi Massari (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Ruben Sepulveda (2019) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Martinez (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $88K, to Diana Lara (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Food Finders Inc
How much does Food Finders Inc give each year?
Food Finders Inc gave $28.5M across 182 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $31.7M across 1 grant.
What is Food Finders Inc's typical grant size?
Food Finders Inc's median grant in 2024 was $48,629, and its average grant was $156,711, across 182 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Food Finders Inc give grants?
Food Finders Inc 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 Long Beach, CA (39 grants), Los Angeles, CA (27 grants), Santa Ana, CA (9 grants) and Los Alamitos, CA (6 grants).
Does Food Finders Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 182 grants with a stated purpose on Food Finders Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Food for the People in Need" (182 grants).
Who are Food Finders Inc's largest grantees?
Food Finders Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ministerios Cristianos Faro De Luz ($3,356,469), Food Finders Warehouse ($2,318,392) and United Hands Multipurpose Center ($2,136,804), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($19,872), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Food Finders Inc?
Food Finders Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $31.0M.
What is Food Finders Inc?
Food Finders Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Los Alamitos, CA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Food Finders Inc's EIN?
Food Finders Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0412749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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