CoreGiving Co
CoreGiving Co is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois, that supports efforts to combat childhood hunger. It provides grants and volunteer service to food banks and other hunger-relief organizations, with the stated aim of helping children and families access healthy, affordable food.
CoreGiving Co at a glance
In short: CoreGiving Co gave $3.4M across 86 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), top state California. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,375,811
- -16.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 86
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,254
- -28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,540
- Total assets
- $886,264
- -23.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (15 of 86, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CoreGiving Co
- Contact
Mailing address: 233 S Wacker Drive Suite 4700, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (773) 560-8095
Website: https://coregiving.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CoreGiving Co funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Mary's Food Bank Alliance ($142K). Together the top 10 received $999K.
Grant Size Distribution
297 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 196 grants of 297 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CoreGiving describes its grantmaking as supporting food banks across the U.S. In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (18%), Texas (12%), Florida (10%), Georgia (9%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 86 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is CoreGiving Co open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 15 of 86 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $28K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $830K (2020) to $4.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 86 grants totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Phoenix, AZ | Fighting hunger in the US | $142,022 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Central Florida Inc Orlando, FL | Fighting hunger in the US | $117,513 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc Austin, TX | Fighting hunger in the US | $116,185 |
| Food for Free Committee Inc Cambridge, MA | Fighting hunger in the U.S. | $103,224 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Los Angeles, CA | Fighting hunger in the US | $98,225 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Fighting hunger in the U.S. | $97,999 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Fighting hunger in the US | $87,623 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | Fighting hunger in the US | $87,623 |
| Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Riverside, CA | Fighting hunger in the US | $76,372 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, GA | Fighting hunger in the US | $72,194 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $886,264 | $4,628,236 | $4,628,236 | $3,375,811 | 86 | $52,392 |
| 2023 | $1,154,163 | $4,429,928 | $4,429,928 | $4,042,610 | 74 | $16,675 |
| 2022 | $527,785 | $3,352,717 | $3,352,385 | $3,227,971 | 64 | — |
| 2021 | $192,857 | $1,890,844 | $1,898,897 | $1,778,691 | 47 | — |
| 2020 | — | $855,882 | $848,164 | $830,000 | 26 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CoreGiving’s stated mission is to “engage in the charitable purpose of combating childhood hunger.” Its website describes its work through three pillars: dollars raised for local communities, volunteer hours, and meals enabled through fundraising and service. Its grants support food banks and other hunger-relief organizations.
Examples of supported organizations describe a range of food-access work. St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance says its mission is to bridge the gap for Arizona communities with nourishment and hope. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access through nutritious food, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions. Food for Free says it improves access to healthy food through programming and partnerships. Urban Recipe says it promotes food security and dignity through community-driven food cooperatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, CoreGiving reported 86 itemized grants totaling $3,375,811. Grants ranged from $5,081 to $142,022, with a median of $25,540. The organization separately reported that its 2024 donations funded more than 21 million meals through 89 hunger-relief organizations.
The largest listed grants included $142,022 to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, $117,513 to Second Harvest Food Bank Central Florida, $116,185 to Central Texas Food Bank, $103,224 to Food for Free Committee, and $98,225 to Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. The stated purposes for these grants were fighting hunger in the U.S.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bridget O’Connell as Executive Director; Luke Petherbridge as Chair of the Board; and Kelly Vohs as Vice Chair of the Board. Other listed board members are Robyn Alexander, Alice Carr, Matt DeMonte, Andrea Drasites, Chris Maingot, Jacqueline Grace, and Marc Ricks.
CoreGiving Co is led by Bridget O'Connell, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bridget O'Connell
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$204K (2023) → $204K (2024)
Luke Petherbridge
Chair of Board
Director & Board Chairperson → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Chair of Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Vohs
Vice Chair of Board
Board Member → Vice Chair of Board, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt DeMonte
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alice Carr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Drasites
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Maingot
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Grace
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jina Kim
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Ricks
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Alexander
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Schoen
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Palleschi
Vice Chair of Board
Board Member → Vice Chair of Board, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Vouvalides
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Holleb
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Friedland
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (19)
- Former: Kyle Schmutzler (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Macali (2021–2023) — CEO & Senior Advisor
- Former: Keara Fanning (2022–2023) — Vice President & Senior Advisor
- Former: Debra Brigher (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kevin Kessinger (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jillian Richards (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Nakagawa (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Keith Dodds (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Marc Lenihan (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Gilbert (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Cain (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Thilo Best (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ana Vasilevska (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Bor Moy (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Chelsea Petereit (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: James Nakagawa (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristen Cormier (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Linda Madway (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Maria Brown (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $204K, to Bridget O'Connell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about CoreGiving Co
How much does CoreGiving Co give each year?
CoreGiving Co gave $3.4M across 86 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 74 grants.
What is CoreGiving Co's typical grant size?
CoreGiving Co's median grant in 2024 was $25,540, and its average grant was $39,254, across 86 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from CoreGiving Co that year got $25K on average.
Where does CoreGiving Co give grants?
CoreGiving Co's top state is California, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (3 grants), Chicago, IL (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does CoreGiving Co give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 84 grants with a stated purpose on CoreGiving Co's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fighting hunger in the U.S." (63 grants) and "Fighting hunger in the US" (21 grants).
Who are CoreGiving Co's largest grantees?
CoreGiving Co's largest 2024 grantees include St Mary's Food Bank Alliance ($142,022), Second Harvest Food Bank Central Florida Inc ($117,513) and Central Texas Food Bank Inc ($116,185), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is CoreGiving Co?
CoreGiving Co reported $886K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does CoreGiving Co fund?
CoreGiving’s stated mission is to “engage in the charitable purpose of combating childhood hunger.” Its website describes its work through three pillars: dollars raised for local communities, volunteer hours, and meals enabled through fundraising and service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CoreGiving Co?
CoreGiving Co has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check coregiving.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is CoreGiving Co's EIN?
CoreGiving Co's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2359767. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). CoreGiving Co funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/coregiving-co-morg_e7849b1a227547fa81e05dc3b33f4e54
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