Nonprofit · EIN 91-1166240
FERNDALE FOOD BANK
Tax-exempt · FERNDALE, WA 98248
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,165,027 | $2,183,047 | -$18,020 | $700,056 | $4,406 | $695,650 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,835,648 | $1,847,589 | -$11,941 | $716,454 | $2,784 | $713,670 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,617,783 | $1,525,740 | $92,043 | $731,873 | $6,262 | $725,611 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,186,295
- of which government grants
- $291,601
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- -$21,626
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$25,909
- Other revenue
- $358
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,118
- Other salaries and wages
- $146,665
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $160,742
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,625
- Occupancy
- $18,285
- Depreciation
- $44,805
- Program services (functional)
- $2,183,047
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $716,454
- Total assets, end of year
- $700,056
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,406
- Net assets, end of year
- $695,650
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $316,731
- Gross receipts
- $2,190,936
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 206
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CROOK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $78,822 |
| KARLA ATWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CATALINA BOYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MONA GALINDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARTI JUHLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISTI WILSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA ZEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SAMANTHA ZEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISINDA PLENKOVICH | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MURRAY TAYLOR | BOARD PRESID Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EVELYN TURNER | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SARAH VANWOERDEN | VICE PRESIDE Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA ATWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARTI JUHLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WANDA SCHLEISNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KRISINDA PLENKOVICH | SECRETARY Officer | 3 | $0 |
| KEN ROSE | V. PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MURRAY TAYLOR | PRESIDENT Officer | 3 | $0 |
| EVELYN TURNER | TREASURER Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARLA ATWOOD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDREW BABSON | CO-DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SIGRID BEESLEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DE LAYNE BELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SIERRA CROOK | CO-DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JILL ANN HOUGH | CO - DIRECTO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOHNNIE SAENZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| WANDA SCHLEISNER | V. PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ANN STEWART | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| MURRAY TAYLOR | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EVELYN TURNER | SECRETARY Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1593, FERNDALE, WA 98248-1593
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SARAH VANWOERDEN
- Signed the 990
- SARAH VANWOERDEN, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (360) 384-1506
- Website
- WWW.FERNDALEFOODBANK.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LENTZ & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
THE FERNDALE FOOD BANK IS A LOCAL FOOD BANK THAT DISTRBUTES FOOD TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- THE FERNDALE FOOD BANK WORKS TO PROVIDE A SUSTAINABLE SOURCE OF FOOD TO WHATCOM COUNTY FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FOOD SCARCITY. THIS IS DONE THROUGH IN-PERSON DISTRIBUTIONS AT OUR FACILITY. DURING THE 2024 / 2025 YEAR THE FOOD BANK SERVED 8,160 INDIVIDUALS. DURING THE 2024 / 2025 YEAR THE FOOD BANK RECEIVED CASH CONTRIBUTIONS OF 552,715 AND FOOD VALUED AT 1,633,579. ALSO, VOLUNTEER LABOR VALUED AT 306,383 WAS CONTRIBUTED. FOOD AND SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR DISTRIBUTION WAS 214,144. DONATED LABOR IS VALUED AT 17.76 PER HOUR. CONTRIBUTED FOOD IS VALUED AT 1.97 PER POUND.Expenses $2,183,047 · grants $13,118
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
- 91-1166240
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $700,056
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,190,936
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,165,027 | $2,183,047 | $700,056 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,835,648 | $1,847,589 | $716,454 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,617,783 | $1,525,740 | $731,873 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 91-1166240).
Questions about FERNDALE FOOD BANK
- What is the EIN of FERNDALE FOOD BANK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FERNDALE FOOD BANK is 91-1166240.
- Is FERNDALE FOOD BANK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to FERNDALE FOOD BANK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FERNDALE FOOD BANK 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 FERNDALE FOOD BANK 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 FERNDALE FOOD BANK 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 FERNDALE FOOD BANK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SARAH VANWOERDEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of FERNDALE FOOD BANK?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,822 (SIERRA CROOK, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does FERNDALE FOOD BANK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,165,027, expenses of $2,183,047 and total assets of $700,056 at year end.
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