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    Food Forward

    ActivePublic CharityFood, Agriculture & Nutrition
    NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CAWebsiteEIN: 90-06788723 filings on record

    About Food Forward

    Food Forward fights hunger and prevents food waste by rescuing fresh surplus fruits and vegetables and connecting that abundance to people experiencing food insecurity.

    Focus Areas

    Food securityFood recovery / gleaningHunger reliefSustainability / climate impactVolunteer mobilizationEmergency food distribution

    Who They Fund

    food-insecure individuals and householdscommunity food pantries and food bankslow-income communities

    Funding Style

    in-kind support (fresh produce)direct service / distributive aidshort-term / transactional grants

    About Food Forward

    Food Forward Inc’s grantmaking is built around fresh produce donations at a very large scale. In the latest grants on file, The Farmlink Project received $31,973,860 in 2025, and Farmlink Project received $30,333,438 in 2024, showing a repeated relationship around moving surplus produce into distribution channels. The pattern continues with other high-value recipients such as Bienestar Is Well Being, which received $15,465,723 in 2025, and the YMCA in Los Angeles, which received three large produce donations across 2023, 2024, and 2025. Food Forward Inc operates as a public charity and a pure DAF provider, with giving centered on local California recipients. Its work aligns with food security, hunger relief, food recovery, emergency food distribution, sustainability, and volunteer mobilization, all expressed through in-kind support rather than cash grants. The recipient list shows a network of food banks, community organizations, and service groups that receive produce for direct distribution to food-insecure households and low-income communities.

    What Food Forward Funds

    Food security is the clearest throughline in Food Forward Inc’s grantmaking. They gave $11,065,228 in 2025 to Ministerio Faro De Luz in Huntington Park for fresh produce donation, supporting a community-based distribution model. In the Inland Empire, Inland Empire Health Plan received $10,362,428 in 2023 for the same purpose, linking produce recovery to health-focused access. The foundation also supports multi-service organizations that distribute food alongside other assistance: Monte Sion Center received $8,117,617 in 2025, and Christian Food Center received $7,332,472 in 2025, both for fresh produce donation. Across these grants, the recurring purpose text points to a consistent role as a produce supplier for community intermediaries rather than a conventional cash-grant maker.

    How Food Forward Gives

    Food Forward Inc’s typical grant size ranges widely, with a p25 of $32,435, a median of $128,630, and a p75 of $789,904. The recent grants file shows repeated awards to the same recipients across multiple years, including Farmlink Project, YMCA, Ministerio Faro De Luz, Monte Sion Center, Christian Food Center, Dream Center, and High Desert Second Chance. That pattern suggests ongoing program-specific support rather than isolated one-time awards. The organization is a public charity and a pure DAF provider, and the listed grants are all framed as fresh produce donations. No individual grants or program-related investments appear in the profile data.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $185.2M

    Total Assets

    $19M

    Total Revenue

    $195.3M

    Total Expenses

    $193.4M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $32K and $790K, with a median of $129K.

    25th Percentile

    $32K

    Median

    $129K

    75th Percentile

    $790K

    Geographic Reach

    Local9 states funded

    About 96% of grants go to recipients in CA.

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    Topics

    fresh produce distributionfood security / hunger reliefhealthy food access / nutrition promotionfood banking and pantry supply

    Where Food Forward Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in California: 96% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and California is also the top state by grant count. Recipients appear in Los Angeles most often, with additional activity in Rancho Cucamonga, Huntington Park, Hesperia, Redlands, and McFarland. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 549 grants in the United States. The geography reflects a local giving footprint focused on Southern California communities and nearby service organizations.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Food Forward

    What kinds of organizations does Food Forward Inc support?

    The recent grants list shows food banks, community organizations, and service groups receiving fresh produce donations. Examples include community intermediaries in Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Rancho Cucamonga, Hesperia, Redlands, and McFarland, with purposes tied to food security, hunger relief, and emergency food distribution.

    Does Food Forward Inc make cash grants or in-kind support?

    The grant records are framed as fresh produce donation awards. That matches the foundation’s profile as an in-kind supporter focused on rescuing surplus fruits and vegetables and moving them into food-security channels.

    What is Food Forward Inc’s typical grant size?

    The distribution is broad: p25 is $32,435, the median is $128,630, and p75 is $789,904. The recent grants also include very large produce donations in the tens of millions to recurring partners.

    Where does Food Forward Inc give most often?

    California is the top state by grant count, and 96% of grants go to recipients in California. The recipient city list includes Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga, Huntington Park, Hesperia, Redlands, and McFarland.

    Do recipients appear more than once in the recent grants list?

    Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Farmlink Project, YMCA, Ministerio Faro De Luz, Monte Sion Center, Christian Food Center, Dream Center, and High Desert Second Chance. The repeated entries point to ongoing support relationships.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Current and upcoming funding from Food Forward that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies

    Food Distribution to Agencies (Agency Partnership Program)

    food distributionfood accesshunger relief+1 more

    Who can apply: Hunger relief agencies and nonprofit partners serving people experiencing food insecurity (agencies are asked to visit the agency page for details).

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Wholesale Recovery Program (Produce Pit Stop)

    Food recoveryFood distributionCold-chain logistics

    Who can apply: Hunger-relief agencies and partners that distribute food; agencies typically onboard through the Receiving Agency application process.

    Deadline: No specific deadlines stated

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    Open nowRolling / open intake

    Farmers Market Recovery Produce Distribution

    Food recoveryFood distribution

    Who can apply: Organizations must be approved receiving agencies to receive gleaned farmers market produce.

    Deadline: No specific deadlines stated; gleaning operates on market schedules

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    THE FARMLINK PROJECTLOS ANGELES, CA$31,973,8602025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    BIENESTAR IS WELL BEINGRANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA$15,465,7232025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    MINISTERIO FARO DE LUZHUNTINGTON PARK, CA$11,065,2282025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    MONTE SION CENTERLOS ANGELES, CA$8,117,6172025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    YMCALOS ANGELES, CA$8,081,1702025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    CHRISTIAN FOOD CENTERLOS ANGELES, CA$7,332,4722025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HIGH DESERT SECOND CHANCEHESPERIA, CA$7,086,8722025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    INLAND HARVESTREDLANDS, CA$5,537,7052025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    THE DREAM CENTERLOS ANGELES, CA$4,915,8222025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    CENTRO RESTAURADOR CRISTIANO INCMCFARLAND, CA$3,430,1092025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    SEEDS OF HOPELOS ANGELES, CA$3,081,4602025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    EL CAMINO A CRISTO ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIAHUNTINGTON PARK, CA$2,945,6682025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    WATTS COMMUNITY COREANAHEIM, CA$2,895,8902025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    TEMPLO CALVARIOSANTA ANA, CA$2,775,2162025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    GOD'S PANTRYPOMONA, CA$2,611,9802025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING INSTITUTEINGLEWOOD, CA$2,595,0142025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    TRINITY HARVESTLITTLEROCK, CA$2,485,7462025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    UNITED HANDS MULTIPURPOSE CENTERCOMPTON, CA$2,295,9902025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATIONLOS ANGELES, CA$2,294,0452025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HEART OF COMPASSIONMONTEBELLO, CA$2,269,9092025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITIONLOS ANGELES, CA$2,170,8952025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    MENDPACOIMA, CA$2,170,3712025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    NORTH VALLEY CARING SERVICESNORTH HILLS, CA$2,022,9182025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    MINISTERIOS MAHANAIMHUNTINGTON PARK, CA$1,688,5722025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    PROYECTO PASTORALLOS ANGELES, CA$1,651,2872025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPESINAOXNARD, CA$1,626,5822025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    COMMUNITY ACTION OF VENTURA COUNTYOXNARD, CA$1,582,5642025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    LOVE COMMUNITY OUTREACHSANTA ANA, CA$1,426,0892025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    LOVE MISSIONLOS ANGELES, CA$1,424,3122025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    FOOTHILL UNITY CENTERMONROVIA, CA$1,236,4612025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    COMMUNITY'S CHILDTORRANCE, CA$1,145,5062025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    VENICE FAMILY CLINICSANTA MONICA, CA$1,131,5272025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    FOOD FOR CHRISTBUENA PARK, CA$1,074,0972025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    ANTELOPE VALLEY PARTNERS FOR HEALTHLANCASTER, CA$1,072,2512025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    FOOD HELPDOWNEY, CA$1,035,9912025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHLOS ANGELES, CA$1,006,0492025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    CLARENCE E MCCLENDON MINISTRIES THE PLACE OF GRACEINGLEWOOD, CA$995,3622025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    IGLESIA CALVARIO ASAMBLEAS DE DIOSSOUTH GATE, CA$962,5972025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULASANTA PAULA, CA$941,9122025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HOLY ROSARY CHURCHSUN VALLEY, CA$938,3742025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    GREAT SHEPHERD OUTREACHCOVINA, CA$931,1282025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    CHILDREN'S CLINIC OF LONG BEACHLONG BEACH, CA$905,6192025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    MINISTERIO EL EVANGELIO ETERNOWEST COVINA, CA$904,5452025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    UMMALOS ANGELES, CA$900,3022025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HANDS OF LOVELYNWOOD, CA$883,9822025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    UNITED FARM WORKERSBAKERSFIELD, CA$815,9152025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    LA-MASLOS ANGELES, CA$813,1042025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    LOVE MORELOS ANGELES, CA$811,0272025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HOUSTON FOOD BANKHOUSTON, TX$803,2022025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION
    HUNGER RELIEF NETWORKLOS ANGELES, CA$800,7662025FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    THE FARMLINK PROJECT

    $31,973,860
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    BIENESTAR IS WELL BEING

    $15,465,723
    RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    MINISTERIO FARO DE LUZ

    $11,065,228
    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    MONTE SION CENTER

    $8,117,617
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    YMCA

    $8,081,170
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    CHRISTIAN FOOD CENTER

    $7,332,472
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HIGH DESERT SECOND CHANCE

    $7,086,872
    HESPERIA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    INLAND HARVEST

    $5,537,705
    REDLANDS, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    THE DREAM CENTER

    $4,915,822
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    CENTRO RESTAURADOR CRISTIANO INC

    $3,430,109
    MCFARLAND, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    SEEDS OF HOPE

    $3,081,460
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    EL CAMINO A CRISTO ADVENTISTA DEL SEPTIMO DIA

    $2,945,668
    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    WATTS COMMUNITY CORE

    $2,895,890
    ANAHEIM, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    TEMPLO CALVARIO

    $2,775,216
    SANTA ANA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    GOD'S PANTRY

    $2,611,980
    POMONA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING INSTITUTE

    $2,595,014
    INGLEWOOD, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    TRINITY HARVEST

    $2,485,746
    LITTLEROCK, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    UNITED HANDS MULTIPURPOSE CENTER

    $2,295,990
    COMPTON, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

    $2,294,045
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HEART OF COMPASSION

    $2,269,909
    MONTEBELLO, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HOLLYWOOD FOOD COALITION

    $2,170,895
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    MEND

    $2,170,371
    PACOIMA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    NORTH VALLEY CARING SERVICES

    $2,022,918
    NORTH HILLS, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    MINISTERIOS MAHANAIM

    $1,688,572
    HUNTINGTON PARK, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    PROYECTO PASTORAL

    $1,651,287
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    ALIANZA NACIONAL DE CAMPESINA

    $1,626,582
    OXNARD, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    COMMUNITY ACTION OF VENTURA COUNTY

    $1,582,564
    OXNARD, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    LOVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH

    $1,426,089
    SANTA ANA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    LOVE MISSION

    $1,424,312
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER

    $1,236,461
    MONROVIA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    COMMUNITY'S CHILD

    $1,145,506
    TORRANCE, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    VENICE FAMILY CLINIC

    $1,131,527
    SANTA MONICA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    FOOD FOR CHRIST

    $1,074,097
    BUENA PARK, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    ANTELOPE VALLEY PARTNERS FOR HEALTH

    $1,072,251
    LANCASTER, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    FOOD HELP

    $1,035,991
    DOWNEY, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    IMMANUEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

    $1,006,049
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    CLARENCE E MCCLENDON MINISTRIES THE PLACE OF GRACE

    $995,362
    INGLEWOOD, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    IGLESIA CALVARIO ASAMBLEAS DE DIOS

    $962,597
    SOUTH GATE, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    SPIRIT OF SANTA PAULA

    $941,912
    SANTA PAULA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HOLY ROSARY CHURCH

    $938,374
    SUN VALLEY, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    GREAT SHEPHERD OUTREACH

    $931,128
    COVINA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    CHILDREN'S CLINIC OF LONG BEACH

    $905,619
    LONG BEACH, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    MINISTERIO EL EVANGELIO ETERNO

    $904,545
    WEST COVINA, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    UMMA

    $900,302
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HANDS OF LOVE

    $883,982
    LYNWOOD, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    UNITED FARM WORKERS

    $815,915
    BAKERSFIELD, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    LA-MAS

    $813,104
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    LOVE MORE

    $811,027
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HOUSTON FOOD BANK

    $803,202
    HOUSTON, TX2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION

    HUNGER RELIEF NETWORK

    $800,766
    LOS ANGELES, CA2025

    FRESH PRODUCE DONATION