We partner with local nonprofit organizations to provide essential programs to help families and communities thrive.
A 20,241 grant to Maui United Way for purchasing and harvesting food for the Maui community is the largest recent award on file for Fat Brands Foundation. That gift fits a broader pattern of direct community support: the foundation funds local nonprofit organizations that provide essential programs for families and communities in places where FAT Brands operates. Recent grants also show support for emergency and family-response work, including funding for Children of Restaurant Employees CORE to assist families of restaurant employees in need and for Victims First Inc to support victims of the Allen shooting. The foundation’s grantmaking is built around practical needs rather than broad advocacy. It supports food assistance, crisis relief, youth and family services, and local nonprofit capacity. Awards in the recent grants list include support for vision screening for children, job training for youth, and emergency funding for community-based organizations. A number of grants are unrestricted or described as flexible support, while others are tied to specific program delivery needs such as meals, kits, or therapeutic services. The foundation also funds individuals and organizations serving people facing medical crises, disability-related needs, veterans and military families, and hospitality workers in crisis.
Food security appears prominently in the recent grants list. Fat Brands Foundation gave $10,000 to Three Square for 30,000 meals, $6,000 to The Gemini Foundation for a food program, and $20,241 to Maui United Way for purchasing and harvesting food for the Maui community. The foundation also supports youth and family-oriented services. It gave $10,000 to Vision to Learn for vision screening for children and $5,500 to Kids in Need Foundation for backpacks for children. In family support work, it granted $7,500 to HoldYou Foundation to support families with children in medical crisis and $10,000 to Children of Restaurant Employees CORE for financial support for families of restaurant employees in need. Workforce and training-related grants show another clear thread. Fat Brands Foundation gave $10,000 to National Restaurant Association for employment skills and training, $10,000 to National Restaurant Association Education for job training for youth, and $10,000 to Columbia Industries for a kitchen training program for individuals with disabilities.
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Most grants fall between $5K and $6K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$6K
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Typical recent grants cluster tightly around a small size range: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $6,000. The recent list also includes occasional larger awards at $10,000 and one larger gift at $20,241, suggesting a base pattern of modest program grants with a few higher-priority exceptions. The foundation’s giving looks repeatable rather than one-off in several cases. Step Up on Second Street appears in both 2024 and 2025, and Kids in Need does as well, which points to ongoing relationships. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications through its community and general grant programs. It also funds individuals indirectly through nonprofit partners and uses unrestricted or flexible support in some awards.
Most recent grants went to recipients in the United States, and 42% of grants were made to organizations in California, the foundation’s top giving state. Within California, the list includes Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, Tarzana, Novato, Chino Hills, and Beverly Hills. Outside California, grants reached Wailuku in Hawaii, Las Vegas in Nevada, Brentwood in Tennessee, Atlanta in Georgia, and Washington, DC. The recent record is national in reach, with grants also appearing in Texas, Florida, Washington, Minnesota, Maryland, and other states.
It funds local nonprofit organizations that deliver essential programs for families and communities where FAT Brands operates. Recent awards show support for food programs, youth services, disability-related services, emergency relief, and workforce training through community-based nonprofits.
Yes. The active grant programs listed for the foundation state that Community Grants and the General Grant Program accept unsolicited applications.
The recent grant distribution is centered at $5,000. The 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $6,000.
The giving is national, with 42% of grants going to recipients in California. Recent California recipients include organizations in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Sherman Oaks, Pasadena, Tarzana, Novato, Chino Hills, and Beverly Hills.
Recent grants show support for community development, family support, local nonprofit services, food security, youth education, workforce training, disability services, and crisis recovery. Specific awards include meals for Maui, job training for youth, and support for families in medical crisis.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
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Who can apply: Local nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3)) operating in communities where FAT Brands has operations; specific eligibility details not published on site.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARIN HUMANE | NOVATO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED DONATION FOR |
| National Restaurant Association Educatio | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | Job training for youth |
| THREE SQUARE | LAS VEGAS, NV | $10,000 | 2025 | 30,000 MEALS |
| NO FALLEN HEROES | BOCA RATON, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | THERAPY, COUNSELING ABD 100 WORK & PLAYBOOKS |
| CORE Gives | Brentwood, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | EMERGENCY FUNDING |
| LA MISSION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | RESIDENTIAL AND EMERGENCY |
| THE GIVING SPIRIT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,000 | 2025 | 5 KITS TO MOTHERS |
| Step Up on Second Street | Santa Monica, CA | $7,500 | 2025 | 10 WELCOME HOME KITS |
| PATHWAYS YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES | KERRVILLE, TX | $7,000 | 2025 | THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION |
| THE GEMINI FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $6,000 | 2025 | FOOD PROGRAM |
| YOUTH BUSINESS ALLIANCE | BEVERLY HILLS, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | 30 STUDENTS STIPENDS, FOOD, |
| SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $6,000 | 2025 | SCHOOL SUPPLIES |
| PROVIDENCE TARZANA FOUNDATION | TARZANA, CA | $5,650 | 2025 | 50 HEART KITS FOR WOMEN |
| Shaun Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5,500 | 2025 | Girls leadership & basketball event |
| Kids in Need Foundation | Roseville, MN | $5,500 | 2025 | 40 Backpacks for children |
| REALITY CHANGERS | SAN DIEAGO, CA | $5,200 | 2025 | EVENTS |
| Career Sparks | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | Technology for remote career education program. |
| HoldYou Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | FOOD AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE |
| GLOBAL ARTS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | Instructors, instruments and supplies for kids |
| The ALS Association | Arlington, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | MEDICAL EQUIPMENT |
| INGLEWOOD LITTLE LEAGUE | INGLEWOOD, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | FUNDS FOR SOFTBALL |
| Armed Services YMCA | Woodbridge, VA | $5,000 | 2025 | LEARINING CENTER FURNITURE |
| DAVINCI RISE | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | MANAGEMENT SERVICES |
| MULTIPLYING GOOD | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | FOOD FOR FALL AND WINTER |
| FRIENDS OF DIALYSIS | FAIR OAKS, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CARE KITS FOR DIALYSIS PATIENTS |
| United in Harmony | Los Angeles, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | Summer camp for children. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND | OAKLAND, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | MOBILE LIBRARY VAN |
| LA WORKS INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPLIES |
| IMUA FAMILY SERVICES | KAHULUL, HI | $5,000 | 2025 | PRE-SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION |
| BREAKTHROUGH T1D | TUSTIN, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | 2 CLINICAL TRIALS |
| HIT LIVING FOUNDATION | TOLUCA LAKE, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | Pregnant mothers |
| Ability First | PASEDENA, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | JOB TRAINING FOR DIABLED PERSONS |
| COVENANT HOUSE PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $5,000 | 2025 | MEALS PROGRAM |
| Childrens Association for Maximum Poten | San Antonio, TX | $5,000 | 2025 | SPONSOR 2 CAMPERS |
| GALES CREEK CAMP | TIGARD, OR | $5,000 | 2025 | CAMP |
| GIVING KITCHEN | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | Food service workers in crisis |
| HOLLYWOOD PAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | Gifts for 500 kids |
| HOME OF THE INNOCENTS | LOUISVILLE, KY | $5,000 | 2025 | Household iteme |
| OPEN HAND | ATLANTA, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | 555.5 MEALS |
| SCOTTSDALE ARTS | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | $5,000 | 2025 | 5 ART RESIDENCES |
| FLORIDA IMPACT | TALLAHASSEE, FL | $5,000 | 2025 | GARDENING SUPPLIES |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE PENINSULA | MENLO PARK, CA | $5,000 | 2025 | CLASSROOM SUPPLIES |
| MIRACLE FLIGHTS | LAS VEGAS, NV | $5,000 | 2025 | FLIGHTS & SUPPORT FOR KIDS |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER ATLANA | MABLETON, GA | $5,000 | 2025 | Event transportation |
| PNW PLATEFUL | BELLINGHAM, WA | $5,000 | 2025 | FOOD AND CONTAINERS |
| BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK | BOERNE, TX | $4,000 | 2025 | WEEKDAY SNACKS FOR SCHOOL KIDS |
| Big Sunday | Los Angeles, CA | $3,500 | 2025 | Provided backpacks for children. |
| Vision to Learn | Los Angeles, CA | $3,500 | 2025 | 10 Vision screening for children. |
| RAPAHOPE CHILDREN'S RETREAT FOUNDAT | MOBILE, AL | $3,000 | 2025 | SIBLING WEEK PROGRAM |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOCIAL | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,000 | 2025 | SNACKS & WATER |
NO FALLEN HEROES
$10,000THERAPY, COUNSELING ABD 100 WORK & PLAYBOOKS
CORE Gives
$10,000EMERGENCY FUNDING
LA MISSION
RESIDENTIAL AND EMERGENCY
THE GEMINI FOUNDATION
$6,000FOOD PROGRAM
YOUTH BUSINESS ALLIANCE
$6,00030 STUDENTS STIPENDS, FOOD,
SPECIAL NEEDS NETWORK
$6,000SCHOOL SUPPLIES
PROVIDENCE TARZANA FOUNDATION
$5,65050 HEART KITS FOR WOMEN
Shaun Foundation
$5,500Girls leadership & basketball event
Career Sparks
$5,000Technology for remote career education program.
HoldYou Foundation
$5,000FOOD AND UTILITIES ASSISTANCE
The ALS Association
$5,000MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
INGLEWOOD LITTLE LEAGUE
$5,000FUNDS FOR SOFTBALL
Armed Services YMCA
$5,000LEARINING CENTER FURNITURE
DAVINCI RISE
$5,000MANAGEMENT SERVICES
MULTIPLYING GOOD
$5,000FOOD FOR FALL AND WINTER
FRIENDS OF DIALYSIS
$5,000CARE KITS FOR DIALYSIS PATIENTS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OAKLAND
$5,000MOBILE LIBRARY VAN
LA WORKS INC
$5,000SUPPLIES
BREAKTHROUGH T1D
$5,0002 CLINICAL TRIALS
HIT LIVING FOUNDATION
$5,000Pregnant mothers
COVENANT HOUSE PENNSYLVANIA
$5,000MEALS PROGRAM
Childrens Association for Maximum Poten
$5,000SPONSOR 2 CAMPERS
GALES CREEK CAMP
$5,000CAMP
GIVING KITCHEN
$5,000Food service workers in crisis
HOLLYWOOD PAL
$5,000Gifts for 500 kids
HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
$5,000Household iteme
OPEN HAND
$5,000555.5 MEALS
FLORIDA IMPACT
$5,000GARDENING SUPPLIES
MIRACLE FLIGHTS
$5,000FLIGHTS & SUPPORT FOR KIDS
GIRL SCOUTS OF GREATER ATLANA
$5,000Event transportation
PNW PLATEFUL
$5,000FOOD AND CONTAINERS
RAPAHOPE CHILDREN'S RETREAT FOUNDAT
$3,000SIBLING WEEK PROGRAM
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOCIAL
$3,000SNACKS & WATER