Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO
Employer identification number
94-2418054
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
35,281,505
38,744,382
48,108,461
50,420,292
57,305,323
229,859,963
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
35,281,505
38,744,382
48,108,461
50,420,292
57,305,323
229,859,963
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
229,859,963
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
35,281,505
38,744,382
48,108,461
50,420,292
57,305,323
229,859,963
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
128,173
147,116
140,968
147,127
193,311
756,695
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
3,817
4,366
8,183
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
230,624,841
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
4,411,736
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.670 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.620 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
13000170
Software Version:
2013v4.0
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD BANK OF CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO
Employer identification number
94-2418054
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: (EXPENSES $ 1,340,328 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 918,454) (REVENUES $ 183,364)OTHER AGENCIES PROGRAM - PROVIDES FOOD TO LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS AFFILIATED FOOD BANKS IN NEIGHBORING COUNTIES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: (EXPENSES $ 967,490 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 719,235) (REVENUES $ 0)FOOD FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM - PROVIDES OVER 25 POUNDS OF GROCERIES EVERY MONTH TO NEARLY NINE HUNDRED CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES IN CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO COUNTIES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: (EXPENSES $ 1,924,984 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 1,649,793) (REVENUES $ 0)DONATED FOOD PROGRAM - DONATED FOOD PRODUCTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBER AGENCIES AND THE PUBLIC. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: (EXPENSES $ 3,592,005 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 3,103,873) (REVENUES $ 0)FARM 2 KIDS PROGRAM - PROVIDES FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: (EXPENSES $ 384,997 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 306,804) (REVENUES $ 0)EXTRA HELPINGS PROGRAM - SERVES LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS IN CONTRA COSTA COUNTY WHO ARE CHRONICALLY ILL AND IN CASE MANAGEMENT. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM THE RYAN WHITE CARE ACT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: (EXPENSES $ 229,182 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 0) (REVENUES $ 0)EDUCATION & ADVOCACY PROGRAM - THE FOOD BANK CONTINUES ITS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE REASONS HUNGER EXISTS IN OUR COMMUNITY. BY EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY AND URGING THEM TO TAKE STEPS TO ADDRESS HUNGER, THE FOOD BANK HOPES TO IMPROVE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF PEOPLE IN NEED. THE FOOD BANK IS ALSO INVOLVED IN FOOD STAMP ADVOCACY AND NUTRITION EDUCATION. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: NOR/CLUSTER PROGRAM AND OTHER FOOD BANKS - THE FOOD BANK HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DISTRIBUTING FOOD TO COLLABORATING FOOD BANKS IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA THROUGH THE "CLUSTER" DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ENCOURAGED BY OUR NATIONAL NETWORK IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT AND VARIETY OF FOOD AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: (EXPENSES $ 240,965 INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 40,657) (REVENUES $ 0)THE CAL FRESH PROGRAM - FOOD BANK STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS HELP CLIENTS DETERMINE IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE AND ASSIST IN APPLYING FOR CAL FRESH (FORMALLY KNOWN AS FOOD STAMPS). THIS HELPS INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE BENEFITS AS WELL AS DEBUNK COMMON MYTHS SURROUNDING THE PROGRAM. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: THE COMMUNITY PRODUCE PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM DISTRIBUTES FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT CONTRA COSTA AND SOLANO COUNTIES. TWO REFRIGERATED TRUCKS SERVE AS MOBILE DISTRIBUTION VEHICLES AND TOGETHER MAKE 100 STOPS PER MONTH.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, FINANCE STAFF AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHER AUTHORIZED OFFICER SIGNS THE RETURN ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL AT THE NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN A FORM EACH YEAR ACKNOWLEDGING THEY ARE AWARE OF OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO INFORM THE ORGANIZATION IF A SITUATION ARISES IN WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE BOARD CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND PAST CHAIR EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES SALARY BASED ON PERFORMANCE, COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA FROM A SALARY SURVEY COVERING THE GREATER SAN FRANCISO BAY AREA COMPILED BY THE ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK AND OTHER DATA AVAILABLE FROM NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN CALIFORNIA.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
PRIOR YEAR INFORMATION RETURNS (FORM 990) ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE LOCATED AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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