West Texas Food Bank

Odessa, TX · Founded 1985

Largest hunger-relief organization in the Permian Basin

Primary audience
General Public
Work area
Volunteer Services
Topic
Community Services
Contact
Libby Stephens

About Organization

West Texas Food Bank distributes donated and purchased food to children, families, and seniors through a network of 100+ partner agencies across 34,000 square miles of West Texas. Based in Odessa, TX, the food bank generated $27.2 million in revenue in 2023 with 77 employees and 13,000 volunteers serving 19 counties.

What They Focus On

Youth Development

Programs and services supporting young people through education, mentorship, and skill-building activities

Community Service

Initiatives strengthening communities through volunteerism, civic engagement, and collaborative partnerships

Capacity Building

Infrastructure and resource development enhancing organizational effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$27.2M

-11.3% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$29.1M

+11.8% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$36.7M

-3.2% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

77

-2.5% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $27,183,970 $29,079,390 $36,691,966 77
2022 $30,657,862 $26,003,007 $37,899,577 79
2021 $29,855,581 $23,775,018 $31,884,104 67
2020 $26,901,503 $21,900,206 $26,092,867 60
2019 $23,388,317 $18,940,237 $24,439,248 55
2018 $15,386,710 $13,570,688 $19,855,691 54
2017 $12,923,764 $12,828,567 $18,114,600 46

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assessment

    Identifying community needs and organizational priorities through data analysis and stakeholder consultation

  • 02

    Planning

    Developing strategic initiatives and allocating resources to address identified needs and opportunities

  • 03

    Implementation

    Delivering programs and services through trained staff, volunteers, and community partnerships

  • 04

    Evaluation

    Measuring outcomes and collecting feedback to improve effectiveness and accountability

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by West Texas Food Bank

Primary Services

Core programs and activities addressing identified community needs through evidence-based interventions

Community Engagement

Outreach and partnership initiatives connecting stakeholders and expanding program reach

Support Services

Complementary programs and resources enhancing participant outcomes and organizational effectiveness

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind West Texas Food Bank.

LS

Libby Stephens

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $302,007
JR

Joey Ruiz

CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $223,689
KB

Kelly Boydstun

Director of Impact and Strategy
Full-time
Compensation: $148,704
NS

Nancy Salcido

Director of Human Resources
Full-time
Compensation: $143,711
MM

Mark Matthews

Director of Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $131,563
BO

Brentley Oden

Director of Programs and Advocacy
Full-time
Compensation: $124,562
AM

Adam Munoz

Vice President
2 hrs/week
EW

Eric Whitaker

Past President
1 hrs/week
KH

Krysta Hadlock

President
2 hrs/week

Milestones

1985

Organization Founded

1985

Establishment of the organization to serve community needs and advance mission

2021

Program Expansion

2021

Expanded services and outreach to reach more beneficiaries and strengthen community impact

2022

Revenue Peak

2022

Reached $30,657,862 in annual revenue demonstrating organizational growth

2024

Partnership Growth

2024

Developed strategic partnerships with organizations to leverage resources and expand reach

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Ongoing programs and services reaching communities through mission-aligned activities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AD
Amanda Day Director 002.00 hrs/week
AA
Ashley Akin Director 001.00 hrs/week
CB
Chloe Buckley Director 001.00 hrs/week
CW
Courtney Wardlaw Director 001.00 hrs/week
DS
DaLacy Sleeper Secretary 002.00 hrs/week
ET
Even Thomas Director 001.00 hrs/week
JC
Jefferson Cox Treasurer 002.00 hrs/week
JG
Jessicka Gonzales Director 001.00 hrs/week
JB
Justin Brown Director 001.00 hrs/week
KB
Karmen Bryant Director 001.00 hrs/week
KP
Kris Phillips Director 001.00 hrs/week
LK
Lauren Kulbeth Director 001.00 hrs/week
MB
Mariann Bagley Director 001.00 hrs/week
MF
Maritza Foss Director 001.00 hrs/week
MS
Melanie Saiz Director 001.00 hrs/week
MW
Mellissa Wicker Director 001.00 hrs/week
RL
RJ Lopez Director 001.00 hrs/week
SM
Stephanie Mead Director 001.00 hrs/week
TR
Thaimar Ramirez Director 001.00 hrs/week
TF
Trey Fournier Director 001.00 hrs/week
LC
Libby Campbell Board Member
KH
Krysta Hadlock Board Member
AM
Adam Muñoz Board Member
MW
Melissa Wicker Board Member
ET
Evan Thomas Board Member
NC
Natalie Cargile Board Member
AM
Amanda Matamoros Board Member
MB
Melissa Boland Board Member
MA
Mona Ables Board Member
EC
Eleazar Cano Board Member
TC
Tammy Clements Board Member
RC
Raymond Chavez Board Member
BD
Barbara Davis Donnelly Board Member
MD
Manisha Desai Board Member
SD
Suzanne Dickerson Board Member
DD
David Dowd Board Member
BJ
Billy Johnson Board Member
SK
Sally Kvasnicka Board Member
WK
Wade Kuehler Board Member
SL
Shelby Landgraf Board Member
MS
Minka Sibert Board Member
AW
Amy Ward Board Member
CW
Cindi Wiehle Board Member
DW
Dianne Williams Board Member
BW
Brian Whytlaw Board Member
EY
Ezra Yacob Board Member
RH
Rodney Hall Board Member
AH
Alex Hester Board Member
MK
Marc Kondrup Board Member
MA
Mary Ann Martin Board Member
MH
Melanie Hollmann Board Member
RH
Ricky Holman Board Member
GC
Gary Carlisle Board Member
ML
Mark Lowe Board Member
EW
Eric Whitaker Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$337K

Libby Stephens

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Libby Stephens CEO $302,007 $34,737 $336,744 040
Joey Ruiz CFO $223,689 $20,231 $243,920 040
Kelly Boydstun Director Of Impact And Strategy $148,704 $27,536 $176,240 040
Nancy Salcido Director Of Human Resources $143,711 $27,523 $171,234 040
Mark Matthews Director Of Operations $131,563 $16,384 $147,947 040
Brentley Oden Director Of Programs And Advocacy $124,562 $6,725 $131,287 040

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$459K

Total Forgiven

$462K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

48

Loan Details 1 loan

$459,400
Forgiven
Forgiven: $462,270 100%
Approved Apr 8, 2020
Lender Frost Bank
Jobs Reported 48
Forgiven On Dec 2, 2020

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.1M Grants Received
$18.4M Grants Given
6 Organizations

Top Funders

5 total
FT
Feeding Texas
$821K
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$113K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$80K
FP
Farmlink Project
$77K
NC
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc.
$13K

Top Grantees

1 total
NI
NPOs individuals West Texas, TX
$18.4M
Feeding Texas American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Farmlink Project Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. NPOs individuals
Feeding Texas American Online Giving Foundation Inc. Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Farmlink Project Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc. NPOs individuals

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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411 S Pagewood Odessa, TX 79761