Nonprofit · EIN 33-0491216
FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY
Tax-exempt · FALLBROOK, CA 92028
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,960,481 | $3,731,618 | $228,863 | $1,769,870 | $475,104 | $1,294,766 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,353,376 | $3,446,291 | -$92,915 | $1,547,697 | $486,944 | $1,060,753 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $2,917,946 | $2,878,171 | $39,775 | $1,689,429 | $535,755 | $1,153,674 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,854,375
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,648
- Net income from fundraising events
- $102,458
- Other revenue
- $102,458
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $258,868
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $398,602
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $25,610
- Depreciation
- $46,698
- Program services (functional)
- $3,586,642
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,771
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,205
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,547,697
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,769,870
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $475,104
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,294,766
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,157,158
- Gross receipts
- $3,993,016
- Employees
- 6
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAE GAWLAK | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
| TIM WILLARD | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CATHERINE SOUSA | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTIA DIAZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ED MAYNARD | MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DAWNYL MAYNARD | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE COOK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSH TILLER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE FREDERICKSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAE GAWLAK | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $97,445 |
| TIM WILLARD | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CATHERINE SOUSA | CO-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTIA DIAZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN DOOLEY | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF BRANTLEY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK KOOLE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CATHY CONRAD | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE FREDERICKSEN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE REEDER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ZANE ZAMORA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shae Gawlak | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $97,500 |
| Tim Willard | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cindy Diaz | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Cathy Conrad | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Catherine Sousa | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jean Dooley | Member Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Pete Fredericksen | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce McMann | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Brantley | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Zane Zamora | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rick Koole | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Kendall | Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Reeder | member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 140 N BRANDON ROAD, FALLBROOK, CA 92028-2338
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SHAE GAWLAK, 140 N BRANDON ROAD, FALLBROOK, CA 92028
- Signed the 990
- SHAE GAWLAK, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (760) 728-7608
- Return prepared by
- NIGRO & NIGRO PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AND NUTRITIOUS SUPPLY OF FOOD TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE IN NEED WHILE IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND PREPARATION.
Program accomplishments
- MARKET DISTRIBUTIONQUALIFIED FAMILIES ARE ENTITLED TO FOOD ITEMS BASED ON FAMILY SIZE AND ARE DETERMINED BY A MENU THAT IS DEVELOPED EACH WEEK, WHICH IS PLANNED TO PROIVDE BALANCED MEALS FOR 4-5 MEALS PER WEEK. THIS AMOUNTS TO APPROXIMATELY 10-12 POUNDS PER PERSON WITHIN EACH CLIENT HOUSEHOLD. ON THE LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE FRESH PRODUCE FROM TH EPANTRY AT THE LIFE POINT CHURCH PARKING LOT. THE PANTRY DISTRIBUTES GOVERNMENTAL COMMODITIES DELIVERED BY THE SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK TO CLIENTS. THE PANTRY DISTRIBUTES EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EFAP) ITEMS TO CLIENTS DURING THE THIRD FULL WEEK OF THE MONTH. THE PANTRY ALSO OFFERS THIS PROGRAM TO SENIOR CLIENTS DURING EXTENDED HOURS ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOONS DURING THE SCHEDULED EFAP DISTRIBUTIONS WEEKS. THE SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM OR BROWN BOX IS A USDA PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME SENIORS WHO ARE 60 YEARS OR OLDER, RESIDENTS OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY, AND MEET PROGRAM INCOME GUIDELINES. THE SENIOR FOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALIFIED CLIENTS WITH A MONTHLY FOOD PACKAGE CONTAINING ITEMS SUCH AS CANNED VEGATBLES, FRUIT JUICE, PASTA, MILK, CERAL, CANNED MEAT, AND A BLOCK OF CHEESE. THE PANTRY COORDINATES THE ADOPT-A-FAMILY PROGRAM WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND CHURCHES TO PROVIDE CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS. DURING THE COVID-19 LOCKDOWNS, FARMERS WERE UNABLE TO SELL PRODUCE TO RESTAURANTS AND GROCERY STORES IN AS HIGH A CAPACITY AS USUAL. DUE TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMMING, FOOD BANKS ACCROSS THE NATION BENEFITTED FROM THE FARMERS' EXCESS CROPS AT NO COST, WHILE THE GOVERNMENT PAID THE FARMERS FOR THEIR GOODS. THE PANTRY DISTRIBUTED THE EXCESS CROPS RECEIVED TO ITS CLIENTS DURING 2022-2024.Expenses $3,282,402
- EDUCATION/LEARNING CENTERROOTED IN WELLNESS IS A COMPREHENSIVE, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM TAILORED FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, CENTERED AROUND HORTICULTURE, ECOSYSTEMS, AND DAILY LIFE SKILLS. IT OFFERS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS, NUTRITION, OCCUPATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PERSONAL GROWTH TO COMMUNITIES FACING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION DISPARITIES. BY UTILIZING OUR EDUCATIONAL APPROACHES ALONGSIDE HEALTHCARE MONITORING, ROOTED IN WELLNESS AIMS TO TACKLE ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD INSECURITY, SOCIOECONOMICS, AND SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MITIGATE INEQUITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DISEASES IN AT-RISK AND DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. ROOTED IN WELLNESS IS A VERY DIVERSE CURRICULUM THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED INTO ANY ENVIRONMENT: FOOD BANKS AND PANTRIES, SCHOOLS (PUBLIC, PRIVATE, CHARTER, HOME SCHOOL CO-OPS), COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES, CHURCHES, RECREATION AND SENIOR CENTERS, YOUTH AND ADULT CLUBS, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING SPECIAL HEALTH DISTRICTS, INDIAN RESERVES, AND HOME SHELTERS.Expenses $304,240
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0491216
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1992
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,769,870
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,993,016
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,960,481 | $3,731,618 | $1,769,870 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,353,376 | $3,446,291 | $1,547,697 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,917,946 | $2,878,171 | $1,689,429 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,580,230 | $2,587,485 | $1,670,104 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY
- What is the EIN of FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY is 33-0491216.
- Is FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
- Are donations to FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SHAE GAWLAK.
- Who are the officers and directors of FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (SHAE GAWLAK, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does FALLBROOK FOOD PANTRY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,960,481, expenses of $3,731,618 and total assets of $1,769,870 at year end.
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