Laborers of the Harvest

A community without hunger.

aka no | Taft, CA | http://www.LaborersOfTheHarvest

GuideStar Charity Check

EIN: 77-0125122

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2023

IRS BMF 509(a)(1)
as of September 18, 2023

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Charity Check report

Mission

We are a consistent and abundant source for food that is given freely to people in a loving and supportive environment.

Ruling year info

1992

Executive Director

Ms. Shari K Rightmer

Main address

201 1/2 Harrison St

Taft, CA 93268 USA

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EIN

77-0125122

Subject area info

Food security

Community service

Free goods distribution

Food aid

Voluntarism

Population served info

Migrant workers

Economically disadvantaged people

NTEE code info

Nonprofit Management (S50)

Homeless Services/Centers (P85)

Public, Society Benefit - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (W99)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Tax forms

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Communication

Blog

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The community which Laborers of the Harvest serves

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Laborers or the Harvest (LOTH) Food Bank

Food bank serving southwest Kern County from its headquarters in Taft and sites in Arvin and Pine Mountain Club. Gleans, recycles, prepares and provides food commodities, including both perishable and non-perishable food. Currently feeds about 3,000 individuals and family members monthly.

Population(s) Served

Economically disadvantaged people

Immigrants and migrants

Farmers

Retired people

Unemployed people

Where we work

External reviews

Photos

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn more about Sustainable Development Goals.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.

We shared information about our current feedback practices.

How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

We take steps to get feedback from marginalized or under-represented people, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We act on the feedback we receive
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

We don’t have the right technology to collect and aggregate feedback efficiently, It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection

Financials

Laborers of the Harvest

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

Note: When component data are not available, the graph displays the total Revenue and/or Expense values.

Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Laborers of the Harvest

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$26,397
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$26,397

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$0
Occupancy	$20,560
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$100
Other Expenses	$21,310
Total Expenses	$41,970
Net Gain/Loss	$45,573

Revenue
Contributions	$20,967
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$20,967

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$0
Occupancy	$10,460
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$50
Other Expenses	$11,690
Total Expenses	$22,208
Net Gain/Loss	($1,241)

Revenue
Contributions	$31,427
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$31,427

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$0
Occupancy	$11,380
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$40
Other Expenses	$16,531
Total Expenses	$27,951
Net Gain/Loss	$3,476

Revenue
Contributions	$51,208
Program Services	$1,246
Investments	$17
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$52,471

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$3,151
Professional Fees	$5,508
Occupancy	$21,969
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$5,064
Other Expenses	$28,587
Total Expenses	$64,279
Net Gain/Loss	($11,808)

Revenue
Contributions	$149,739
Program Services	$0
Investments	$46
Special Events	$0
Sales	$0
Other	$0
Total Revenue	$149,785

Expenses
Grants	$0
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$41,373
Professional Fees	$17,347
Occupancy	$24,013
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$20,581
Other Expenses	$78,272
Total Expenses	$181,586
Net Gain/Loss	($31,801)

Laborers of the Harvest

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Assets	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Contributions	$26,397
Cash & Equivalents	$24,490	$8,817	($15,673)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$125,501	$125,500	($1)
Other	$10,075	$10,075	$0
Total Assets	$0	$0	$0

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2016	Dec 31, 2016	Change
Net Assets	$1,601	$144,393	$142,792

Assets	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Contributions	$20,967
Cash & Equivalents	$8,817	$1,576	($7,241)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$125,501	$125,501	$0
Other	$10,075	$10,075	$0
Total Assets	$144,393	$143,152	($1,241)

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2017	Dec 31, 2017	Change
Net Assets	$444,191	$44,152	($400,039)

Assets	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Contributions	$31,427
Cash & Equivalents	$7,576	$11,052	$3,476
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$125,501	$125,501	$0
Other	$10,075	$10,051	($24)
Total Assets	$143,152	$146,604	$3,452

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Total Liabilities	$0	$0	$0

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2018	Dec 31, 2018	Change
Net Assets	$143,152	$146,604	$3,452

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$51,208
Cash & Equivalents	$15,201	$63,320	$48,119
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$125,501	$125,501	$0
Other	$10,075	$10,075	$0
Total Assets	$150,777	$198,896	$48,119

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$16,900	$76,827	$59,927

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Net Assets	$133,877	$122,069	($11,808)

Assets	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Contributions	$149,739
Cash & Equivalents	$63,320	$20,694	($42,626)
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$125,501	$152,173	$26,672
Other	$10,075	$54,137	$44,062
Total Assets	$198,896	$227,004	$28,108

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Total Liabilities	$76,827	$110,265	$33,438

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2022	Dec 31, 2022	Change
Net Assets	$122,069	$116,739	($5,330)

Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

Documents

Letter of Determination is not available for this organization

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Executive Director

Ms. Shari K Rightmer

Laborers of the Harvest

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

Other

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Compensation data

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There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.

Laborers of the Harvest

Board of directors
as of 03/14/2023

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Board of directors data

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Board co-chair

Mr. Daniel Harrison

HMA

Term: 2019 -

Board co-chair

Mr. Mel Weinstein

Retired/Photograpy

Term: 2019 -

Mel Weinstein

Retired from Photography

Jim Mayo

Retired from Oilfield

Dallas Mayo

General Production Services

Sharon Rightmer

Laborers of the Harvest

David Brust

Clifford & Bradford Insurance

Cathy Edgewater

Retired/Kern County Library

Miguel Mory

Retire/Calcot

Daniel Harrison

HMA Marketing

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.

Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/14/2023

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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity

White/Caucasian/European

Gender identity

Female, Not transgender (cisgender)

Sexual orientation

Heterosexual or straight

Disability status

Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/14/2023

GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more

Policies and processes

We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.

Laborers of the Harvest

A community without hunger.

Mission

Is this your nonprofit?

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

Our programs

Laborers or the Harvest (LOTH) Food Bank

Where we work

Our Sustainable Development Goals

How we listen

Financials

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Laborers of the Harvest

Laborers of the Harvest

Operations

Documents

Executive Director

Ms. Shari K Rightmer

Laborers of the Harvest

Compensation data

Laborers of the Harvest

Board of directors data

Mr. Daniel Harrison

Mr. Mel Weinstein

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

CEO oversight

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance

Organizational demographics

Leadership

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Sexual orientation

Disability

Equity strategies