Reduce food waste and fight food insecurity by bridging the gap between those who produce food and those who need it most, leveraging Lineage's supply chain expertise and network to move good food to where it's needed.
LINEAGE FOUNDATION FOR GOOD is based in NOVI, MI. It gave $14,881,552 in annual grants in the latest 990 year on file, with total assets of $4,896,035. Its giving is centered on food waste reduction and food insecurity, with additional support for volunteer mobilization, capacity building for community food organizations, and employee hardship support. The foundation’s stated approach is to bridge the gap between food producers and people who need food, using Lineage’s supply chain expertise and network to move food to where it is needed. Recent grants show a concentration in food banks and food rescue organizations. Among the largest grants listed are $977,213 to FOOD FORWARD INC, $964,808 to EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER, and $731,942 to CULTIVATE FOOD RESCUE. Other large awards include $555,367 to MIDWEST FOOD BANK, $482,404 to ST LOUIS AREA FOODBANK, and $457,746 to FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA. The foundation also made strategic grants to Feeding America and The Global Foodbanking Network, including $335,000 to FEEDING AMERICA and $175,000 to THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK. Its grant program includes public applications for projects addressing hunger, food waste reduction, and community development, along with direct funding and in-kind support for food banks, pantries, and community organizations.
Recent grantmaking spans hunger relief, food waste reduction, and community development. Notable grants include $977,213 to FOOD FORWARD INC for local grants/food insecurity, $964,808 to EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER for food insecurity, and $731,942 to CULTIVATE FOOD RESCUE for local grants/food insecurity. The foundation also funded food-bank infrastructure and distribution through $555,367 to MIDWEST FOOD BANK and $482,404 to ST LOUIS AREA FOODBANK. Strategic grants to FEEDING AMERICA and THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK appear in the recent grants list, alongside support for organizations such as EAT LEARN PLAY FOUNDATION and THE EMPOWERMENT PLAN.
LINEAGE FOUNDATION FOR GOOD gives nationally and uses a mix of public application-based grantmaking, direct grants, and in-kind support. Its active grant program states that awards are determined case by case and that public applications are accepted for the Lineage Foundation Grant Application Program. Typical grant size, based on the distribution provided, is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $23,913 at the median, and $55,792 at the 75th percentile. The program range listed for applications is $2,500 to $200,000, though recent grants include larger awards. It funds food banks, pantries, community organizations, and projects tied to hunger relief, food waste reduction, community development, workforce development, and education.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $56K, with a median of $24K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$24K
75th Percentile
$56K
About 11% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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LINEAGE FOUNDATION FOR GOOD gives across the United States, and all 212 grants in the recipient-country distribution were made to U.S. recipients. Illinois is the state where it gives most often. Other states appearing in the recent grants list include California, Florida, Michigan, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma, Utah, and South Dakota. The foundation’s headquarters are in NOVI, MI, and 11% of grants were made to recipients in Michigan.
Yes. The Lineage Foundation Grant Application Program is listed as a public application cycle with an online portal, and it accepts unsolicited applications. Awards are determined case by case. Other programs, such as Customer Product Donation and Team Member Hardship Fund, do not accept unsolicited applications.
Its recent grantmaking focuses on food insecurity, food waste reduction, food banks and pantries, meal distribution, local community nutrition programs, and capacity building for community food organizations. The active grant programs also mention hunger relief, community development, workforce development, education, and disaster response.
The typical grant size provided is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $23,913 at the median, and $55,792 at the 75th percentile. The public application program lists grant sizes from $2,500 to $200,000, and recent grants in the record range much higher, including $977,213 and $964,808.
The foundation gives nationally in the United States. Illinois is the state where it gives most often, and 11% of its grants go to recipients in Michigan, where the foundation is headquartered in NOVI, MI. The recent grant list also includes recipients in California, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, Georgia, Texas, Oklahoma, Utah, and South Dakota.
Recent grants include FOOD FORWARD INC, EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER, CULTIVATE FOOD RESCUE, MIDWEST FOOD BANK, ST LOUIS AREA FOODBANK, FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA, FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE, NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK, FEEDING AMERICA, THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK, and THE EMPOWERMENT PLAN.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Lineage Foundation for Good that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Food producers and suppliers with surplus product suitable for donation; donations are coordinated to food banks and nonprofit partners.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD FORWARD INC | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $977,213 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| CULTIVATE FOOD RESCUE | SOUTH BEND, IN | $731,942 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| MIDWEST FOOD BANK | NORMAL, IL | $555,367 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND THE EASTERN SHORE | NORFOLK, VA | $439,764 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | GENEVA, IL | $335,206 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| CARING FOR OTHERS INC | ATLANTA, GA | $285,340 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| EAT LEARN PLAY FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $250,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| UNITED FOOD FORCE INC | MCDONOUGH, GA | $191,883 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA INC | PEMBROKE PARK, FL | $181,325 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| FORGOTTEN HARVEST | OAK PARK, MI | $175,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK | CHICAGO, IL | $175,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC GRANTS |
| ALAMEDA COUNTY COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | OAKLAND, CA | $172,101 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE | CAMBRIDGE, MA | $125,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC GRANTS |
| FEEDING AMERICA | CHICAGO, IL | $125,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC GRANTS |
| POINTS OF LIGHT FOUNDATION | ATLANTA, GA | $100,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC GRANTS |
| GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF SE MI | DETROIT, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| NEW YORK COMMON PANTRY INC | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| FOOD LIFELINE | SEATTLE, WA | $92,920 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| GREATER BATON ROUGE FOOD BANK INC | BATON ROUGE, LA | $85,745 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | CHICAGO, IL | $72,788 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| FOOD BANK OF IOWA | DES MOINES, IA | $71,635 | 2025 | FOOD INSECURITY |
| FEED MORE | RICHMOND, VA | $70,445 | 2025 | FOOD INSECURITY |
| THE EMPOWERMENT PLAN | DETROIT, MI | $60,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| UNITED AGAINST POVERTY INC | VERO BEACH, FL | $57,634 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| HEARTLAND HOPE MISSION | OMAHA, NE | $55,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY INC | HILLSIDE, NJ | $51,167 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| MOVE FOR HUNGER | NEPTUNE CITY, NJ | $50,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC GRANTS |
| THE FILM COLLABRATIVE INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES | KENNEWICK, WA | $50,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC | ATLANTA, GA | $40,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER | ELMIRA, NY | $38,049 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| ONE MORE CHILD | LAKELAND, FL | $37,247 | 2025 | FOOD INSECURITY |
| THE FARMLINK PROJECT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35,565 | 2025 | FOOD INSECURITY |
| MAKE FOOD NOT WASTE | DETROIT, MI | $35,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF ORANGE COUNTY | GARDEN GROVE, CA | $34,858 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY |
| LIVING AND LEARNING ENRICHMENT CENTER | NORTHVILLE, MI | $30,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| A FRIENDS HOUSE INC | MCDONOUGH, GA | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| GIVE MERIT INC | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| OAKLAND GENESIS SOCCER CLUB | OAKLAND, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| TEAM CHAD INC | FRANKLIN, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| FOODLINK INC | ROCHESTER, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| DC CENTRAL KITCHEN INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| BIRCH COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | PORTLAND, OR | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| FEED AMERICA FIRST OF TENNESSEE INC | MURFREESBORO, TN | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY | BETHLEHEM, PA | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| CENTER ON HALSTED | CHICAGO, IL | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| GIRLS INC OF ORANGE COUNTY | SANTA ANA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK | VERNON, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
| DETROIT FOOD ACADEMY | DETROIT, MI | $21,500 | 2025 | LOCAL GRANTS |
LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY
LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY
UNITED FOOD FORCE INC
$191,883LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY
UNITED AGAINST POVERTY INC
$57,634LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY
CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
$38,049LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY
ONE MORE CHILD
$37,247FOOD INSECURITY
MAKE FOOD NOT WASTE
$35,000LOCAL GRANTS
LOCAL GRANTS/FOOD INSECURITY
A FRIENDS HOUSE INC
$25,000LOCAL GRANTS
TEAM CHAD INC
$25,000LOCAL GRANTS