Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is a Chicago-based public charity that uses philanthropy to support current and future food and nutrition practitioners and advance global health. Its programs include scholarships, awards, fellowships, research grants and public education.
Key facts about Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
In short: Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation gave $437K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. 71% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 36-6150906
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $436,749
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- Average grant
- $25,691
- Median grant
- $11,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 71% first-time grantees (12 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $41,930,200
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The Foundation accepts applications for most research grants and awards annually through its electronic application platform. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$41.9M
+5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$437K
-10.5% YoY
Grant Count
17
-19.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
+10.6% YoY
Is Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation open to new grantees?
71%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 17 grantees (71%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 12% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to empower current and future food and nutrition practitioners through philanthropy to optimize global health. Its program priorities include supporting the nutrition and dietetics profession through education and research, including scholarships for dietetics students, professional recognition awards, research and fellowship opportunities, and public education through Kids Eat Right.
Its 2025 grants included support for nutrition and dietetics education, research, professional development, infant nutrition, vegetarian nutrition, food and nutrition security, and global hunger relief. Among the grantees, Diversify Dietetics describes its mission as increasing racial and ethnic diversity in nutrition by empowering nutrition leaders of color. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, which received several grants, describes its mission as accelerating improvements in global health and well-being through food and nutrition.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 17 grants totaling $436,749. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $90,000, with a median of $11,250. The largest awards included $90,000 to Diversify Dietetics for nutrition and dietetics education program support and $68,000 to Georgia State University Research Foundation for a halal research fellowship. The Foundation also reported $60,000 for the Academy’s RISA Mentor Project and $38,000 for its RISA CBO Project.
The Foundation’s website describes annual research grants intended to stimulate innovation and discovery in the profession. It also offers recognition awards, leadership recognition and education stipends. Examples listed in the provided program information include the $1,000 Marie and August LoPresti, Sr. Faculty Development Award for faculty at Ohio universities and colleges; the $2,000 Mary Abbott Hess Award for Recognition of an Innovative Food/Culinary Effort for dietetics professionals; and the Professional Advancement Award, which provides up to $1,000 for registered dietitian nutritionists and nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, within their first five years of practice. The latter awards require Foundation membership, according to the program information.
How to Apply
The Foundation accepts applications for most research grants and awards annually through its electronic application platform. Applications must be submitted through the platform; emailed and hard-copy applications are not accepted. The Foundation states that any person may apply for grants and awards and will receive fair, protected-class-neutral consideration. Specific award eligibility requirements may apply. The website states that applications for the 2027 grant and award cycles will open in September 2026; that stated opening month has passed.
Open Grants
44 open opportunities from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Abbott Nutrition Award in Women’s Health Grant
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Abbott Nutrition Malnutrition Award Grant
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Allene Vaden Memorial Grant for Foodservice Management Research
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (50%) and Georgia (36%). Smaller shares went to recipients in Florida (4%), Utah (2%) and Iowa (2%). These figures describe the locations of 2025 grant recipients, not a stated geographic restriction for the Foundation’s overall grantmaking. One listed award is specifically for faculty at Ohio universities and colleges.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $298K (2021) to $625K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $437K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diversify Dietetics Inc ($90K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($68,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 82 (82%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diversify Dietetics Inc Atlanta, GA | Nutrition and Dietetics Education Program Support | $90,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $68,000 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Mentor Project Chicago, IL | To support the academy's research, international and scientific affairs (RISA) projects | $60,000 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - CBO Project Chicago, IL | To support the academy's research, international and scientific affairs (RISA) projects | $38,000 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Saqmolo-ENC Chicago, IL | To Support Infant Nutrition Research | $35,894 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Center for Lifelong Learning Chicago, IL | To support learning and development opportunites for food and nutrition professionals | $35,888 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - VNDCG Chicago, IL | To Support Vegetarian Nutrition Research | $17,617 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Ifanca Chicago, IL | To Support Food and Nutrition Security Research | $16,500 |
| Florida State University Research Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | To support the professional development of emerging registered dietitian nutritionist researchers | $11,250 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Brightseed Chicago, IL | To support the academy's evidence analysis center research projects | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,930,200 | $4,590,629 | $3,448,692 | $436,749 across 17 grants |
| 2024 | $39,873,976 | $3,543,349 | $3,300,174 | $487,945 across 21 grants |
| 2023 | $35,740,795 | $3,043,129 | $3,478,366 | $546,930 across 18 grants |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,930,200 | $39,873,976 | $35,740,795 |
| Revenue | $4,590,629 | $3,543,349 | $3,043,129 |
| Expenses | $3,448,692 | $3,300,174 | $3,478,366 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,474,768 | $1,428,958 | $796,566 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deanne Brandstetter as president-elect; Marcia Kyle Redn, CDCES, LD, FAND, as chair of the board; Catherine W. Christie, PhD, RDN, LDN, FA, as chair-elect; Susan H. Laramee, MS, RDN, FADA, FAND, as past chair of the board; Manju Karkare, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, as secretary; and Amanda L. Goldman as financial officer.
The filing also lists Linda Gigliotti, MS, RDN, CSOWN, CDES; Karen P. Lacey, MS, RDN, CD, FAND; Dorothy Chen Maynard, PhD, RDN, FAND; and Aida Miles Ede, MMSC, RDN, CSP, LD, FAND, as directors.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is led by Wylecia Wiggs Harris, CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wylecia Wiggs Harris
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Burns
Executive Director
Director of Major Gifts → Senior Director, 2024
Senior Director → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Marcia Kyle Redn Cdces Ld Fand
Chair of the Board
Secretary → Chair-Elect, 2024
Chair-Elect → Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Labrador
Development Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$100K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Karen P. Lacey Ms Rdn Cd Fand
Director
Director → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tina Sergi Ms Rd Cpt Ld
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aida Miles Ede Mmsc Rdn Csp Ld Fand
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Chen Maynard Phd Rdn Fand
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Gigliotti Ms Rdn Csown Cdes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Myers
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Beth Whalen
COO
Executive Director & Academy Foundation → COO, 2020
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$123K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Manju Karkare Ms Rdn Ldn Fand
Secretary
Financial Officer → Director, 2024
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul A. Mifsud
CFO
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine W. Christie Phd Rdn Ldn Fa
Chair-Elect
Financial Officer → Director, 2023
Director → Chair-Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan H. Laramee Ms Rdn Fada Fand
Past Chair of the Board
Chair-Elect → Chair of the Board, 2024
Chair of the Board → Past Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda L. Goldman
Financial Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanne Brandstetter
President-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Fitzgerald
Public Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (36)
- Former: Pat Babjak (2019–2024) — CEO
- Former: Mary Lee Chin Ms Rd (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sylvia Rowe Ma (2022–2024) — Public Member
- Former: Harlivleen Gill Mba Rdn Ldn Fand (2024) — President-Elect
- Former: Hope S. Warshaw Mmsc Rd Cde Bc-Adm (2024) — Past Chair of the Board
- Former: Krista Yoder Mph Rdldn Pmp Pba Fand (2024) — Financial Officer
- Former: Wylecia Wiggs-Harris (2024) — CEO
- Former: Becky Dorner Rdn Ld Fand (2020–2023) — Immediate Past-Chair of the Board
- Former: Hope S. Warshaw Mmsc Rd Cde Bc-Adm F. (2020–2023) — Chair of the Board
- Former: Cynthia A. Wolfram Rdn Ld (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Laurence Langholz JD MBA (2021–2023) — Public Member
- Former: Deanne S. Brandstetter Mba Rdn Cdn F. (2023) — Financial Officer
- Former: Lauri Y. Wright Phd Rdn Ldn Fand (2023) — President-Elect
- Former: Hope S. Warshaw Mmsc Rd Cde Bc-A (2019–2022) — Chair-Elect
- Former: Margaret P. Garner Ms Rdn Ld Fand Ci (2019–2022) — Immediate Past-Chair of the Board
- Former: Jennifer Nguyen Rdn (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ellen Shanley Mba Rdn Cdn Fand (2022) — President-Elect
- Former: Harlivleen Gill Mba Rdn Ldn (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Samantha Rongstad Rdn Ld (2022) — Student Member
- Former: Constance Locher-Bussard Rd Ldn (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Wilson-Gold Ms Rdn Ld Fa (2019–2021) — Immediate Past-Chair of the Board
- Former: William C. Barkley Mba Rd Ld Fand (2019–2021) — Directors-At-Large
- Former: Margaret P. Garner Ms Rdn Ld Cic Fan (2020–2021) — Chair of the Board
- Former: Maureen E. Conway Mba Ma Rdn Ldn Fan (2020–2021) — Directors-At-Large
- Former: Kathleen C. Niedert Mba Rd Csg Ld (2021) — Financial Officer
- Former: Kevin L. Sauer Phd Rdn Ld Cde Fand (2021) — President-Elect
- Former: Patricia Babjak (2021) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Samantha Rongstad (2021) — Student Member
- Former: Kiri Michell (2019–2020) — Student Member
- Former: Lisa M. Hilmi Mph Bsn RN (2019–2020) — Public Member
- Former: Martin M. Yadrick Mbi Ms Rdn Fand (2019–2020) — Immediate Past-Chair of the Board
- Former: Linda T. Farr Rdn Csowm Ld Fand (2020) — President-Elect
- Former: Bruce Y. Lee MD MBA (2019) — Public Member
- Former: Camille P. Range Mph Rdn (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Jean H. Ragalie-Carr Rdn Ldn Fand (2019) — Immediate-Past-Chair of the Board
- Former: Terri J. Raymond Ma Rdn Cd Fand (2019) — President-Elect
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $163K, to Susan Burns (Senior Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 120 S Riverside Plaza 2190, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 899-4730
Frequently asked questions about Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
How much does Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation give each year?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation gave $437K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $488K across 21 grants.
What is Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's typical grant size?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $25,691, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation give grants?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's largest grantees?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Diversify Dietetics Inc ($90,000), Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - Mentor Project ($60,000) and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Risa - CBO Project ($38,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($68,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation reported $41.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to empower current and future food and nutrition practitioners through philanthropy to optimize global health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation?
The Foundation accepts applications for most research grants and awards annually through its electronic application platform. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's EIN?
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6150906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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