5,858 foundations$18.9B total annual giving$8K median grant55 states with funders
Discover 5,858 grantmaking foundations funding food & nutrition programs, with combined annual giving of $18.9B. The median grant size for food & nutrition is $8K.
Food & Nutrition Grantmaking at a Glance
Foundations
5,858
Total Annual Giving
$18.9B
Total Assets Under Management
$108.4B
Median Grant Size
$8K
States with Funders
55
Total Grants on Record
149,816
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Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating in communities where Sprouts Farmers Market has stores and located in a state where Sprouts stores operate. Grant funds are intended to cover direct program expenses.
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Who can apply: Must be a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (not a private foundation). Preference to organizations headquartered in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Organizations must reapply each year.
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Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRC 501(c)(3) and not a private foundation (509(a)). Preference given to organizations headquartered in or serving Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. Returning applicant = organization that received a WCF grant in the last 2 years.
Who can apply: Qualified organizations: 501(c)(3) charities or eligible governmental/public organizations; project must promote health, wellness, or disease prevention for persons within the Foundation Service Area; funds must be used for charitable purposes; organizations must not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or political affiliation.
Who can apply: Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) public charities that are not private foundations, governmental or other publicly funded entities, or organizations with a qualified tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. Projects must benefit Delaware County, Ohio residents. Grants are not made to individuals. Exclusions include non-secular/religious doctrine activities, academic or medical research, annual fundraising campaigns or events, endowment creation/additions, debt or legal settlements, and political or partisan purposes.
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Who can apply: Organizations should review the Foundation's Eligibility page. Primary service area must include Hampden and/or Hampshire Counties. Many support types accepted; scholarships are made to scholarship funds only (not individuals). The Foundation requires two years between board-considered applications (with some exceptions for discretionary grants).
The typical Food & Nutrition foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 59% of Food & Nutrition foundations actively fund new organizations, and 89% accept unsolicited proposals.
Frequently Asked Questions About Food & Nutrition Grants
How many foundations fund food & nutrition?
There are 5,858 grantmaking foundations that fund food & nutrition programs across 55 states.
What is the median grant size for food & nutrition?
The median grant from foundations funding food & nutrition is $8K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest food & nutrition foundations?
The largest foundations funding food & nutrition by annual giving include Feeding America, The Houston Food Bank, ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC, with combined giving of $9.9B.
Which states have the most food & nutrition funders?
The states with the most food & nutrition foundations are California (569), Texas (405), New York (386). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find food & nutrition grants for my nonprofit?
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