To improve the quality of life for our community's food insecure families and children by providing adequate food and nutrition through our network of local charities and organizations feeding the hungry.
Tri-state Food Bank’s grantmaking is built around food distribution through an agency network, and its recent records show repeated large payments to partner organizations in western Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southern Illinois. The foundation funds local charities, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other nonprofit feeding programs that then provide food and nutrition resources in their communities. In the 2024 top-grants list, Sign of the Kingdom West in Sumner, Illinois received two of the largest awards, at $2,162,744 and $1,876,019, both labeled “FEED THE NEEDY.” Crossroads Inc in Owensboro, Kentucky also appears with multiple large grants, including $1,307,255 and $924,874 for the same purpose. Those repeated awards point to a funding style centered on ongoing food supply support rather than isolated one-time projects. The foundation’s own description emphasizes improving the quality of life for food-insecure families and children through adequate food and nutrition, and its active programs show that it equips partner agencies with ordering systems, delivery support, and access to USDA and federal commodity programs.
Food pantry and feeding-program support is central to Tri-state Food Bank’s giving. It awarded $722,803 to Salvation Army-evansville in Evansville, Indiana for “FEED THE NEEDY,” and the same organization received another $509,610 in 2024. In western Kentucky, Daniel Pitino Shelter in Owensboro received $609,056 and $555,710 in 2024 for the same stated purpose, showing support for shelter-based food assistance. The foundation also funds local food banks and community outreach groups, such as Dubois Community Food Bank in Jasper, Indiana, which received $716,148 and $564,005 in 2024. Nutrition and emergency food assistance appear within the broader agency network model, where partner organizations receive food product, delivery support, and ordering access so they can distribute directly to people experiencing food insecurity.
Tri-state Food Bank’s grant sizes are uneven but centered on substantial operating support: the typical award is $26,692 at the 25th percentile, $56,788 at the median, and $170,661 at the 75th percentile. The recent-grants list also shows repeated awards to the same recipients across 2023 and 2024, indicating recurring support rather than one-off transactions. It is a regular funder, not a DAF and not an individual-giving foundation, and its active programs include unsolicited agency applications for partner organizations. The structure of its giving is heavily programmatic and in-kind, with food product, delivery, and ordering systems layered into agency support.
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$10.7M
$31.1M
$31.2M
Most grants fall between $27K and $171K, with a median of $57K.
25th Percentile
$27K
Median
$57K
75th Percentile
$171K
GLENN ROBERTS
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Tri-state Food Bank gives across a regional footprint, with the largest share of grants going to recipients in Kentucky. The recent grants are concentrated in the tri-state area: Owensboro and Henderson, Kentucky; Evansville, Washington, Jasper, and Boonville, Indiana; and Sumner, Lawrenceville, Harrisburg, Anna, and Olney, Illinois. Recipients are all in the United States, and 43% of grants go to organizations in Indiana, the foundation’s headquarters state, even though Kentucky is the top state by grant count.
It supports local charities, food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other nonprofit feeding programs. Its active agency programs also mention nonprofit, church, and community service organizations that receive food inventory, delivery support, and ordering access so they can distribute food directly.
The grant-size distribution is centered on modest-to-midscale awards, with a 25th percentile of $26,692, a median of $56,788, and a 75th percentile of $170,661. The recent grants list also includes much larger food-distribution awards to partner agencies.
Its stated focus areas include hunger relief, food distribution, emergency food assistance, nutrition programs, and community outreach. The active programs add USDA and federal commodity program administration, delivery logistics, and capacity support for partner agencies.
Yes. The active agency programs list shows multiple partner-agency pathways marked as accepting unsolicited applications, including Agency Partner Program, Member Agency Program, Agency Membership, and Agency Resources for ordering and delivery support.
The foundation gives regionally across the tri-state area, with Kentucky as the top state by grant count. Indiana receives 43% of grants, and recent recipients cluster in Owensboro and Henderson, Kentucky; Evansville, Washington, Jasper, and Boonville, Indiana; and several towns in southern Illinois.
2024
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2024.
Current and upcoming funding from Tri-State Food Bank that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit feeding organizations and other charitable agencies serving hungry people in Tri-State Food Bank's 33-county service area. Agencies must participate in the food bank network and comply with agency requirements and reporting forms.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; agency resources and delivery schedules are updated monthly.
Who can apply: Organizations must meet member requirements and guidelines (see Member Guide and Membership Guidelines). Agencies complete a free Membership Application and follow steps outlined by the Programs Director.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIGN OF THE KINGDOM WEST | SUMNER, IL | $2,162,744 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SIGN OF THE KINGDOM WEST | SUMNER, IL | $1,876,019 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| CROSSROADS INC | OWENSBORO, KY | $1,307,255 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| CROSSROADS INC | OWENSBORO, KY | $924,874 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| CHRISTIAN FOOD BANK OF HOPKINS | MADISONVILLE, KY | $914,666 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| HENDERSON CHRISTIAN COMM OUTREACH | HENDERSON, KY | $857,929 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| FEED MY SHEEP | WASHINGTON, IN | $763,294 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SALVATION ARMY-EVANSVILLE | EVANSVILLE, IN | $722,803 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| DUBOIS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | JASPER, IN | $716,148 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | EVANSVILLE, IN | $690,053 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| CHRISTIAN FP-HOPKINS | MADISONVILLE, KY | $681,916 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| MANNA MARKET | BOONEVILLE, IN | $680,225 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| DANIEL PITINO SHELTER | OWENSBORO, KY | $609,056 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| FEED MY SHEEP | WASHINGTON, IN | $601,504 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| HENDERSON CHRISTIAN COMM OUTREACH | HENDERSON, KY | $578,946 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| DUBOIS COMM FP | JASPER, IN | $564,005 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| DANIEL PITINO SHELTER | OWENSBORO, KY | $555,710 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| 4CS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER | HARRISBURGG, IL | $538,087 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SALVATION ARMY-EVANSVILLE | EVANSVILLE, IN | $509,610 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SHAWNEE DEV-ANNA | ANNA, IL | $509,313 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SIGN OF THE KINGDOM EAST | LAWRENCEVILLE, IL | $508,630 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| 4CS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER | HARRISBURGG, IL | $493,918 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| THE MASTER'S HANDS | OLNEY, IL | $481,262 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| MANNA MARKET | BOONEVILLE, IN | $478,445 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SHAWNEE DEV-ANNA | ANNA, IL | $465,352 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| THE MASTER'S HANDS | OLNEY, IL | $461,304 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| OASIS CHURCHSOULED OUT SATURDAY | PRINCETON, IN | $432,843 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SALVATION ARMY-OWENSBORO | OWENSBORO, KY | $432,334 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| FOOD PANTRY CONSORTIUM | EVANSVILLE, IN | $424,610 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| BETHESDA MINISTRIES INTL INC | EVANSVILLE, IN | $420,139 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| LUTHERAN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY | EVANSVILLE, IN | $416,443 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| FOOD PANTRY CONSORTIUM | EVANSVILLE, IN | $414,331 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| PROVIDENCE COMM FP | PROVIDENCE, KY | $372,631 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| HOPE 2 ALL INC | NORTONVILLE, KY | $362,746 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| GOD'S HOUSE OF HOPE | CALHOUN, KY | $355,745 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| OASIS CHURCHSOULED OUT SATURDAY | PRINCETON, IN | $347,673 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SIGN OF THE KINGDOM EAST | LAWRENCEVILLE, IL | $337,943 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| LIVINGSTON CTY HELPING HAND | SMITHLAND, KY | $332,289 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| ST VINCENT DEPAUL MORGANFIELD | MORGANFIELD, KY | $327,732 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| WIDOW'S BARREL | TELL CITY, IN | $323,305 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| WIDOW'S BARREL | TELL CITY, IN | $300,144 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| GOD'S HOUSE OF HOPE | CALHOUN, KY | $279,525 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| GOOD SAMARITAN OF RICHLAND COUNTY | OLNEY, IL | $277,326 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| COVENANT CARE | MADISONVILLE, KY | $275,188 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| ROADS CHURCH | NORRIS CITY, IL | $254,678 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| HEMENWAY CHURCH | BOONEVILLE, IN | $254,482 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| COPE | METROPOLIS, IL | $254,046 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| COPE OF MASSAC COUNTY | METROPOLIS, IL | $253,937 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| SALVATION ARMY-HENDERSON | HENDERSON, KY | $251,638 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
| GOOD SAMARITAN | OLNEY, IL | $239,502 | 2024 | FEED THE NEEDY |
SIGN OF THE KINGDOM WEST
$2,162,744FEED THE NEEDY
SIGN OF THE KINGDOM WEST
$1,876,019FEED THE NEEDY
CROSSROADS INC
$1,307,255FEED THE NEEDY
CROSSROADS INC
$924,874FEED THE NEEDY
CHRISTIAN FOOD BANK OF HOPKINS
$914,666FEED THE NEEDY
HENDERSON CHRISTIAN COMM OUTREACH
$857,929FEED THE NEEDY
FEED MY SHEEP
FEED THE NEEDY
SALVATION ARMY-EVANSVILLE
$722,803FEED THE NEEDY
DUBOIS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
$716,148FEED THE NEEDY
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$690,053FEED THE NEEDY
CHRISTIAN FP-HOPKINS
$681,916FEED THE NEEDY
MANNA MARKET
$680,225FEED THE NEEDY
FEED MY SHEEP
$601,504FEED THE NEEDY
HENDERSON CHRISTIAN COMM OUTREACH
$578,946FEED THE NEEDY
DUBOIS COMM FP
$564,005FEED THE NEEDY
4CS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
$538,087FEED THE NEEDY
SALVATION ARMY-EVANSVILLE
$509,610FEED THE NEEDY
SHAWNEE DEV-ANNA
$509,313FEED THE NEEDY
SIGN OF THE KINGDOM EAST
$508,630FEED THE NEEDY
4CS CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER
$493,918FEED THE NEEDY
THE MASTER'S HANDS
$481,262FEED THE NEEDY
MANNA MARKET
$478,445FEED THE NEEDY
SHAWNEE DEV-ANNA
$465,352FEED THE NEEDY
THE MASTER'S HANDS
$461,304FEED THE NEEDY
OASIS CHURCHSOULED OUT SATURDAY
$432,843FEED THE NEEDY
SALVATION ARMY-OWENSBORO
$432,334FEED THE NEEDY
FOOD PANTRY CONSORTIUM
$424,610FEED THE NEEDY
BETHESDA MINISTRIES INTL INC
$420,139FEED THE NEEDY
LUTHERAN COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
$416,443FEED THE NEEDY
FOOD PANTRY CONSORTIUM
$414,331FEED THE NEEDY
PROVIDENCE COMM FP
$372,631FEED THE NEEDY
HOPE 2 ALL INC
$362,746FEED THE NEEDY
GOD'S HOUSE OF HOPE
$355,745FEED THE NEEDY
OASIS CHURCHSOULED OUT SATURDAY
$347,673FEED THE NEEDY
SIGN OF THE KINGDOM EAST
$337,943FEED THE NEEDY
LIVINGSTON CTY HELPING HAND
$332,289FEED THE NEEDY
ST VINCENT DEPAUL MORGANFIELD
$327,732FEED THE NEEDY
WIDOW'S BARREL
$323,305FEED THE NEEDY
WIDOW'S BARREL
$300,144FEED THE NEEDY
GOD'S HOUSE OF HOPE
$279,525FEED THE NEEDY
GOOD SAMARITAN OF RICHLAND COUNTY
$277,326FEED THE NEEDY
COVENANT CARE
$275,188FEED THE NEEDY
ROADS CHURCH
$254,678FEED THE NEEDY
HEMENWAY CHURCH
$254,482FEED THE NEEDY
COPE
$254,046FEED THE NEEDY
COPE OF MASSAC COUNTY
$253,937FEED THE NEEDY
SALVATION ARMY-HENDERSON
$251,638FEED THE NEEDY
GOOD SAMARITAN
$239,502FEED THE NEEDY
