Western Association of Food Chains Inc
The mission of the WAFC is to help the industry attract, retain and advance high potential food industry associates through exposure to educational programs and leadership opportunities.
Western Association of Food Chains Inc at a glance
In short: Western Association of Food Chains Inc gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,288
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,144
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,144
- Total assets
- $17,930,975
- +15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Western Association of Food Chains Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Southern Califo ($980K). Together the top 2 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Association of Food Chains Inc gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $994K (2020) to $1.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern Califo Los Angeles, CA | Education Program | $980,288 |
| Porland State University Portland, OR | — | $20,000 |
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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 | $17,930,975 | $7,921,916 | $7,081,073 | $1,000,288 | 2 | $768,585 |
| 2023 | $15,494,728 | $6,519,984 | $6,818,556 | $1,099,560 | 1 | $344,469 |
| 2022 | $13,653,261 | $6,282,840 | $6,577,467 | $1,285,690 | 1 | $627,600 |
| 2021 | $16,191,809 | $2,488,760 | $3,079,531 | $1,328,697 | 1 | $880,260 |
| 2020 | $15,346,043 | $2,733,550 | $2,964,621 | $994,270 | 1 | $1,048,639 |
About Western Association of Food Chains Inc
Based on IRS filings
Western Association of Food Chains Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Yorba Linda, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $769K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Association of Food Chains Inc is led by Kevin Lovell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 34 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin Lovell
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Cowgill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Alston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matt Reeve
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Hendry
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rick Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tom Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Lanoue
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Adam Caldecott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Cliff Rigsbee
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Hinderaker
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dustin Hamilton
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jim Wallace
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Levi Wingo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mike Callihan
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mike Ridenour
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Nathan Tucker
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Rich Gillmore
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ron Selders
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steve Mayer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Todd Kammeyer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kelly Mullin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sean Heryet
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Hinojosa
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Fidel Banuelos
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Hilda Doushgounian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jake Fermanian
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kendra Doyel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Moises Gonzalez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Tim Ryan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Pat Possey
COO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$484K (2023) → $480K (2024)
Wendy Coldesina
Treasurer
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rebecca Calvin
Vice President
Secretary → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mike Johnson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Pat Posey (2020–2023) — COO
- Former: Roger White (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tyler Myers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gineal Davidson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Nancy Lebold (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Eric Stover (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Hooks (2023) — Director
- Former: Carole Christanson (2020–2022) — COO
- Former: Doug Campbell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Gianetto (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Richard Wardwell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sam Masterson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Bagan (2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Abi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Murphy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dan Sanders (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis Gibson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edwards Basha III (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Winn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg McNiff (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jack Breeding (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Falvey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Megan Synder (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rob McDougall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Scott Drew (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Miguel Garcia (2020) — Director
- Former: Mimi Song (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Branton (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Fujimoto (2020) — Director
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 $480K, to Pat Possey (COO).
Frequently asked questions about Western Association of Food Chains Inc
How much does Western Association of Food Chains Inc give each year?
Western Association of Food Chains Inc gave $1.0M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 1 grant.
How large is Western Association of Food Chains Inc?
Western Association of Food Chains Inc reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.9M.
What is Western Association of Food Chains Inc?
Western Association of Food Chains Inc is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Yorba Linda, CA. It holds $17.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Western Association of Food Chains Inc operate?
Western Association of Food Chains Inc has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What is Western Association of Food Chains Inc's EIN?
Western Association of Food Chains Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6078664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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