Nonprofit · EIN 77-0326685
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
Tax-exempt · WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $30,060,054 | $28,464,271 | $1,595,783 | $23,513,642 | $1,238,973 | $22,274,669 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $27,827,095 | $26,482,591 | $1,344,504 | $21,553,398 | $1,565,553 | $19,987,845 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $27,698,894 | $31,358,929 | -$3,660,035 | $19,139,366 | $1,565,501 | $17,573,865 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $29,300,164
- of which government grants
- $9,076,490
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $305,569
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $24,693
- Net income from fundraising events
- $251,744
- Other revenue
- $454,321
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $19,963,052
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $651,313
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,506,279
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,283,864
- Professional fundraising fees
- $68,896
- Legal fees
- $6,449
- Accounting fees
- $59,310
- Occupancy
- $258,972
- Depreciation
- $672,829
- Program services (functional)
- $26,575,603
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,006,277
- Fundraising (functional)
- $882,391
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,553,398
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,513,642
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,238,973
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,274,669
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $6,456,508
- Publicly traded securities
- $11,605,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $18,060,303
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,214,366
- Gross receipts
- $40,931,437
- Employees
- 61
- Volunteers
- 2,522
- Year formed
- 1993
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $272,901 | $26,518 |
| BRENDAN MIELE | COO | 40 | $168,905 | $13,814 |
| ANGELITO TOLENTINO | CFO Officer | 40 | $152,262 | $16,913 |
| MICHELE BASSI | CHIEF DVLP OFFICER | 40 | $128,736 | $28,040 |
| MARY CASEY | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $141,805 | $0 |
| ADRIANA MATA | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $116,648 | $8,196 |
| DAWN BARRERAS | SR. DIR. MARKETING | 40 | $106,176 | $0 |
| SARA ANDERSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON HASTE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER PEDERSEN | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA DIAZ | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA CARLOS WILLY | CORP SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB NORTON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALYSIA JOHNSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CESARIO RUIZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEAN AUSTIN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSAPHINE STEVENSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIRA HALPERN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARK DELOS REYES DAVIS | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACY MACKENNA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL CARLSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $248,569 | $26,518 |
| BRENDAN MIELE | COO | 40 | $143,968 | $13,814 |
| DONNA SHEPPARD | CFO Officer | 40 | $126,337 | $16,913 |
| JOSUE BARAJAS | CHIEF OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $130,042 | $8,196 |
| MARY CASEY | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $116,414 | $0 |
| DAWN BARRERAS | SR. DIR. MARKETING | 40 | $114,928 | $0 |
| CAMERON HASTE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA CARLOS WILLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HUFFAKER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIN FABOS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB NORTON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER PEDERSEN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CESARIO RUIZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE NEGRO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA DIAZ ALVAREZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CARLSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA DIAZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY MACKENNA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $274,492 | $3,360 |
| BRENDAN MIELE | COO | 40 | $147,017 | $9,446 |
| DONNA SHEPPARD | CFO Officer | 40 | $129,665 | $10,846 |
| JOSUE BARAJAS | CPO | 40 | $130,585 | $6,393 |
| DAWN BARRERAS | CMO | 40 | $108,331 | $14,916 |
| MARY CASEY | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $110,296 | $6,955 |
| WILLY ELLIOTT-MCCREA | FORMER CEO Officer | 1 | $19,198 | $1,666 |
| MICHELE BASSI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA CARLOS WILLY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HUFFAKER | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON HASTE | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB NORTON | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEXANDER PEDERSEN | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CESARIO RUIZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE NEGRO | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LYZA GIANELLI | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINA DIAZ ALVAREZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL CARLSON | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA DIAZ | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY MACKENNA | Trustee Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 OHLONE PKWY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076-7005
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ, 800 OHLONE PARKWAY, WATSONVILLE, CA 95076
- Signed the 990
- OCTAVIO RIVAS, CFO
- Phone
- (831) 722-7110
- Website
- WWW.THEFOODBANK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Hutchinson and Bloodgood LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 77-0326685 or by the name SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK'S MISSION IS TO END HUNGER AND MALNUTRITION BY EDUCATING AND INVOLVING THE COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- Community Distributions Second Harvest Food Banks mission is to inspire and support Santa Cruz County in providing nourishment for all community members. SHFB acquires and distributes donated and purchased food, as well as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities, to individuals and families in need throughout Santa Cruz County, Driven by measurable impact, SHFB distributed 10.5 million pounds of food during the reported fiscal year. The organization responds rapidly to food insecurity caused by natural disasters and external disruptions, including the SNAP benefit hold in the fall. SHFB continues to strengthen its network through partnerships with 67 community-based organizations, expanding access to food and essential services. Ongoing collaborations with local farmers and fisheries further reinforce a resilient, community-centered food system while helping to keep resources circulating within the local economy.Expenses $24,213,858 · grants $19,885,928 · revenue $202,577
- Programs The Second Harvest Food Bank Programs Team provides a comprehensive range of services designed to support community members in improving their health and well-being. Through programs such as the Healthy Food Box Program, participants receive nutritious food along with nutrition education and weekly healthy recipes that promote long-term healthy habits. The CalFresh Outreach Team plays a critical role in supporting community members with applications for SNAP (CalFresh) and Medi-Cal, helping to increase access to essential benefits. In addition, we partner with the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and Watsonville Community Hospital to expand access to services by offering resources and operating school- and hospital-based pantry sites. These partnerships ensure that families can access nutritious food and supportive services in trusted, community-centered locations.Expenses $2,361,745
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0326685
- 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
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K31Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,513,642
- Income (IRS master file)
- $40,931,437
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $30,060,054 | $28,464,271 | $23,513,642 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $27,827,095 | $26,482,591 | $21,553,398 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $27,698,894 | $31,358,929 | $19,139,366 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $25,802,721 | $27,041,963 | $21,660,732 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 77-0326685).
Questions about SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY
- What is the EIN of SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY is 77-0326685.
- Is SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY 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 SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $272,901 (ERICA PADILLA-CHAVEZ, CEO).
- How much revenue does SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK SANTA CRUZ COUNTY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,060,054, expenses of $28,464,271 and total assets of $23,513,642 at year end.
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