Fat Brands Foundation
FAT Brands Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California, and a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2022. It partners with local nonprofit organizations to provide programs intended to help families and communities thrive in areas where FAT Brands operates.
Fat Brands Foundation at a glance
In short: Fat Brands Foundation gave $325K across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $324,800
- +35.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,776
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $7,644
- -90.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fat Brands Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Applicants must submit marketing materials, an operating budget, and a proposed budget for the requested grant funds. Grants are evaluated for alignment with the foundation’s mission and vision, and awards are currently made to 501(c)(3) organizations. Past recipients may apply two years after the date their most recent grant agreement was signed.
- Review Cycle
- December 31, 2024.
- Deadline
- December 31, 2024.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9720 Wilshire Blvd Ste 500, Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Phone: (213) 716-3748
Website: https://foundation.fatbrands.com/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fat Brands Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CORE Gives ($10K). Together the top 10 received $83K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($28,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that its work is directed toward communities where FAT Brands operates. Its 2024 impact report says the nonprofits it had supported since its official 2023 launch were all within 25 miles of FAT Brands restaurants. In 2024, California received 50% of grant dollars; Georgia received 7%, and Florida, Texas, and Nevada each received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Fat Brands Foundation gives
- 22% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2023) to $325K (2024). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORE Gives Brentwood, TN | Emergency Funding | $10,000 |
| National Restaurant Association Educatio Washington, DC | Job training for youth | $10,000 |
| Marin Humane Novato, CA | Unrestricted Donation for | $10,000 |
| No Fallen Heroes Boca Raton, FL | Therapy, Counseling ABD 100 Work & Playbooks | $10,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $26,000 |
| Three Square Las Vegas, NV | 30,000 MEALS | $10,000 |
| Step Up on Second Street Santa Monica, CA | 10 Welcome Home Kits | $7,500 |
| Pathways Youth & Family Services Kerrville, TX | Therapeutic Communication | $7,000 |
| Special Needs Network Los Angeles, CA | School Supplies | $6,000 |
| The Gemini Foundation Atlanta, GA | Food Program | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,644 | $310,603 | $361,631 | $324,800 | 68 | $324,800 |
| 2023 | $77,683 | $335,138 | $257,455 | $239,891 | 41 | $257,455 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to partner with local nonprofit organizations to provide essential programs that help families and communities thrive. Its grants include support for meals and food programs, housing-related assistance, job training, school supplies, therapeutic services, and animal welfare.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. Three Square says its mission is to provide wholesome food to hungry people while pursuing a hunger-free community. Step Up on Second Street describes work supporting people experiencing serious mental health issues and chronic homelessness, including recovery services, vocational training, and supportive housing. Special Needs Network says it provides advocacy, resources, and services to families raising children with autism and related disorders, with a focus on underserved communities and children of color. Youth Business Alliance describes its work as business and entrepreneurial education and career services for high school students.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $324,800. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. In filing year 2023, it reported 41 grants totaling $239,891. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 68 grants totaling $324,800.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $10,000 each to CORE Gives for emergency funding, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for youth job training, Marin Humane, No Fallen Heroes, an individual recipient, and Three Square. Other grants included $8,000 to The Giving Spirit, $7,500 to Step Up on Second Street, $7,000 to Pathways Youth & Family Services, and $6,000 each to Special Needs Network, The Gemini Foundation, and Youth Business Alliance.
The foundation’s 2024 impact report states that approximately 76% of applicants who met its submission criteria and aligned with its mission and vision received a full or partial grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica Wiederhorn as president; Georgina Soto as secretary; Tuanya Reid as treasurer; Jennifer Johnston and Erin Mandzik as founding directors; and Tisha Bartlett and Mark Avery as directors.
The foundation identifies Jessica Wiederhorn as a founding board member and president. It describes her as responsible for non-traditional sales and partnerships at FAT Brands Inc. and as co-founder of the nonprofit Society of Saleswomen.
Fat Brands Foundation is led by Jessica Wiederhorn, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Wiederhorn
President
President Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Mandzik
Founding Director
Director → Founding Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Johnston
Founding Director
Director → Founding Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Avery
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tisha Bartlett
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Georgina Soto
Secretary
Secretary Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tuanya Reid
Treasurer
Treasurer Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Fat Brands Foundation
How much does Fat Brands Foundation give each year?
Fat Brands Foundation gave $325K across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $240K across 41 grants.
What is Fat Brands Foundation's typical grant size?
Fat Brands Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,776, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fat Brands Foundation give grants?
Fat Brands Foundation gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (7%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Las Vegas, NV (2 grants) and Sherman Oaks, CA (2 grants).
Does Fat Brands Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Fat Brands Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fat Brands Foundation's largest grantees?
Fat Brands Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include CORE Gives ($10,000), National Restaurant Association Educatio ($10,000) and Marin Humane ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($28,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fat Brands Foundation?
Fat Brands Foundation reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $311K.
What does Fat Brands Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to partner with local nonprofit organizations to provide essential programs that help families and communities thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fat Brands Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fat Brands Foundation's EIN?
Fat Brands Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4005288. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Fat Brands Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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