Discover 5,864 grantmaking foundations funding food & nutrition programs, with combined annual giving of $14.7B. The median grant size for food & nutrition is $8K.
Foundations
5,864
Total Annual Giving
$14.7B
Total Assets Under Management
$109.6B
Median Grant Size
$8K
States with Funders
56
Total Grants on Record
194,034
Live programs funding food & nutrition that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Puerto Rico Community Foundation
Who can apply: Projects must align with the fund's mission to strengthen food security in vulnerable communities.
From Hubbell-Waterman Fndn C/O Lane & Waterman Llp
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of Scott County, IA and Rock Island County, IL. The foundation will not fund individuals, individual scholarships/sponsorships, endowments, debt retirement, conferences/travel, grants that further political or religious doctrine, or organizations that discriminate (exceptions only to serve historically disadvantaged groups). Applicants must submit complete applications by the annual deadline. Organizations receiving a grant in the same category for the same period may not apply for another grant in that category for the same time period.
From Inspiritus Community Health Foundation
Who can apply: Local food pantries and hunger-relief organizations serving residents in the foundation's service counties; organizations may apply to be participating agencies in the Twice Blessed matching program.
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization or fiscally sponsored; spend no more than 5% of budget on legislative involvement; serve women and/or children in Spokane County; WHWF does not fund individuals, political action organizations, capital projects, or endowment funds.
From Northwest Community Bank Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization that demonstrates significant local impact, have a mission or services aligned with Northwest Community Bank’s areas of focus, and provide services within Northwest Community Bank communities. Municipalities may be considered for programs or expenditures outside the realm of municipal responsibilities. The foundation does not fund political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors, discriminatory organizations, or organizations using a fiscal agent.
From Northwest Community Bank Foundation
Who can apply: Registered 501(c)(3) organizations (municipalities considered in specific circumstances), mission/services aligned with Foundation focus areas, provides services within Northwest Community Bank communities. The Foundation does not fund political organizations/candidates, activities for religious purposes contingent on religious participation, individual endeavors, organizations using a fiscal agent, or other excluded categories listed on the Foundation page.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | $4.8B | $572.5M | $11.2M | K310 | National |
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC | ATLANTA, GA | $433.2M | $65M | $100K | K31Z | Local |
| The Houston Food Bank | Houston, TX | $210.7M | $164.4M | $65K | K31 | Local |
| NORTH TEXAS FOOD BANK | PLANO, TX | $208.7M | $190.7M | $75M | K31 | Local |
| SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND | BROOKLYN PARK, MN | $207.9M | $123.1M | $314K | K31 | unknown |
| LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOOD BANK | LOS ANGELES, CA | $195.3M | $167.3M | $134K | K31 | Local |
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | CHICAGO, IL | $191.2M | $216M | $53K | K31Z | Local |
| FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL & EASTERN NC INC | RALEIGH, NC | $190M | $106.4M | $93K | K310 | Local |
| FOOD FORWARD INC | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $185.2M | $19M | $129K | K30 | Local |
| FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC | TAMPA, FL | $169.7M | $73M | $243K | K31Z | Local |
ATLANTA, GA
$433.2M
$65M
$100K
BROOKLYN PARK, MN
$207.9M
$123.1M
$314K
LOS ANGELES, CA
$195.3M
$167.3M
$134K
CHICAGO, IL
$191.2M
$216M
$53K
RALEIGH, NC
$190M
$106.4M
$93K
TAMPA, FL
$169.7M
$73M
$243K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 569 | $785M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 405 | $865.8M | View all in Texas | |
| New York | 386 | $292.9M | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 385 | $285.4M | View all in Florida | |
| Illinois | 289 | $5.1B | View all in Illinois | |
| Pennsylvania | 267 | $475.9M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Ohio | 237 | $138.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| New Jersey | 180 | $69.4M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Massachusetts | 175 | $228M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| North Carolina | 167 | $226.2M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Michigan | 164 | $395.5M | View all in Michigan | |
| Wisconsin | 163 | $87.8M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Colorado | 151 | $160M | View all in Colorado | |
| Georgia | 140 | $120.9M | View all in Georgia | |
| Virginia | 135 | $75.6M | View all in Virginia |
$1.2B in annual giving
$688.1M in annual giving
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$39.9M in annual giving
$180.2M in annual giving
$209.4M in annual giving
$7.2B in annual giving
$3.1B in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$8K
New Grantee Rate
37%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
73%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Food & Nutrition foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 37% of Food & Nutrition foundations actively fund new organizations, and 73% accept unsolicited proposals.
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