SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO END HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION BY EDUCATING AND INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$21.6M
+12.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$265K
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$44K
About Second Harvest Food Bank
Based on IRS filings
Second Harvest Food Bank is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WATSONVILLE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $265K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,553,398 | $19,139,366 | $21,660,732 |
| Revenue | $27,827,095 | $27,698,894 | $25,802,721 |
| Expenses | $26,482,591 | $31,358,929 | $27,041,963 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,070 | $-327,539 | $156,218 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Salvation Army ($87,270), New Life Community Services ($82,866), Pajaro Valley Unified School ($72,938).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY ACTION BOARD OF SCC DAVENPORT, CA | PASS-THROUGH | $5,488 |
| NEW LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICES SANTA CRUZ, CA | PASS-THROUGH | $82,866 |
| PAJARO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL WATSONVILLE, CA | PASS-THROUGH | $72,938 |
| PARTICULAR COUNCIL OF SCC SANTA CRUZ, CA | PASS-THROUGH | $8,078 |
| THE SALVATION ARMY LONG BEACH, CA | PASS-THROUGH | $87,270 |
| WATSONVILLE SEVENTH DAY WATSONVILLE, CA | PASS-THROUGH | $8,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ | CEO | 40 | $248,569 |
| BRENDAN MIELE | COO | 40 | $143,968 |
| DONNA SHEPPARD | CFO | 40 | $126,337 |
| JOSUE BARAJAS | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $130,042 |
| MARY CASEY | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $116,414 |
| DAWN BARRERAS | SR. DIR. MARKETING | 40 | $114,928 |
| CAMERON HASTE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDREA CARLOS WILLY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MATT HUFFAKER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN FABOS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BOB NORTON | PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDER PEDERSEN | Trustee | 1 | — |
| CESARIO RUIZ | Trustee | 1 | — |
| LAURIE NEGRO | Trustee | 1 | — |
| KARINA DIAZ ALVAREZ | Trustee | 1 | — |
| PAUL CARLSON | Trustee | 1 | — |
| SILVIA DIAZ | Trustee | 1 | — |
| TRACY MACKENNA | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Second Harvest Food Bank?
Second Harvest Food Bank is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WATSONVILLE, CA. It holds $21.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Second Harvest Food Bank?
As of 2024, Second Harvest Food Bank holds $21.6M in total assets with $27.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $265K in 2024.
Where does Second Harvest Food Bank operate?
Second Harvest Food Bank has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Second Harvest Food Bank award?
In 2024, Second Harvest Food Bank awarded 6 grants totaling $265K — an average of about $44K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Second Harvest Food Bank's EIN?
Second Harvest Food Bank's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0326685. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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