Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Foundations & Grantmakers
453 grantmakers focused on food, agriculture & nutrition reported grants on their latest 990s. The 101 that made at least 5 grants gave $139.6M. The largest by giving are Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County, Hampshire Foundation Inc and Food Research & Action Center. The list below ranks grantmakers with at least 5 grants by annual giving, and each funder links to a profile with its grant history and financials.
Giving at a glance
Active grantmakers
453
reported grants on latest 990
Annual giving
$139.6M
from the 101 with 5+ grants
Typical grant
$22K
median of each funder's average grant
Median annual giving
$71K
per grantmaker
Top 10 funders by annual giving
| # | Funder | Location | Annual giving | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County | Tacoma, WA | $27.3M | 60 |
| 2 | Hampshire Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | $16.5M | 52 |
| 3 | Food Research & Action Center | Washington, DC | $13.0M | 73 |
| 4 | Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc | Goleta, CA | $7.5M | 80 |
| 5 | Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Inc | Sault Sainte Marie, MI | $7.1M | 18 |
| 6 | Lineage Foundation for Good | Novi, MI | $6.9M | 93 |
| 7 | Hunger Solutions New York Inc | Albany, NY | $6.0M | 49 |
| 8 | Meals on Wheels America | Arlington, VA | $5.0M | 174 |
| 9 | Food Allergy Research & Education Inc | McLean, VA | $4.3M | 16 |
| 10 | Edinburg Child Care Inc | Edinburg, TX | $4.1M | 79 |
Ranked by grants reported on each funder's latest 990. Only grantmakers with at least 5 grants are ranked; 13 organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants (usually one transfer to an affiliated charity) are left out.
Where these funders are based
- California 42 · $8.7M
- Texas 38 · $5.2M
- Illinois 29 · $4.5M
- New York 28 · $7.4M
- Florida 21 · $1.7M
- Virginia 20 · $11.6M
Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, latest available year per organization (most of the largest funders' latest filing: tax year 2025).
Showing 101 grantmakers with 5+ grants on their latest 990, most giving first
Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County
Tacoma, WA
Assets
$18.9M
Grants
60
Total Given
$27.3M
Hampshire Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$122.1M
Grants
52
Total Given
$16.5M
Food Research & Action Center
Washington, DC
Assets
$12.3M
Grants
73
Total Given
$13.0M
Vitamin Angel Alliance Inc
Goleta, CA
Assets
$165.3M
Grants
80
Total Given
$7.5M
Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Inc
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Assets
$6.7M
Grants
18
Total Given
$7.1M
Lineage Foundation for Good
Novi, MI
Assets
$4.9M
Grants
93
Total Given
$6.9M
Hunger Solutions New York Inc
Albany, NY
Assets
$16.0M
Grants
49
Total Given
$6.0M
Meals on Wheels America
Arlington, VA
Assets
$64.3M
Grants
174
Total Given
$5.0M
Food Allergy Research & Education Inc
McLean, VA
Assets
$24.2M
Grants
16
Total Given
$4.3M
Edinburg Child Care Inc
Edinburg, TX
Assets
$703K
Grants
79
Total Given
$4.1M
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Washington, DC
Assets
$42.4M
Grants
71
Total Given
$3.3M
Gypsy Moth Slow the Spread Foundation
Raleigh, NC
Assets
$686K
Grants
11
Total Given
$2.4M
Field to Market
Washington, DC
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
6
Total Given
$2.0M
Diabetes Prevention and Aid Fund
Nogales, AZ
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
10
Total Given
$2.0M
Chicago Food Policy Action Council
Chicago, IL
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
27
Total Given
$1.6M
Pennsylvania Certified Organic
Spring Mills, PA
Assets
$2.1M
Grants
28
Total Given
$1.6M
Illinois Stewardship Alliance
Springfield, IL
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
16
Total Given
$1.5M
Hunger Free Colorado
Denver, CO
Assets
$2.5M
Grants
36
Total Given
$1.4M
Oregon Community Food System Network
Portland, OR
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
55
Total Given
$1.3M
Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture
Harrisburg, PA
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
14
Total Given
$1.3M
Freshfarm Markets
Washington, DC
Assets
$3.3M
Grants
35
Total Given
$1.2M
Farm Fresh Rhode Island Inc
Providence, RI
Assets
$19.7M
Grants
5
Total Given
$1.2M
The Agricultural and Labor Program Inc
Winter Haven, FL
Assets
$4.9M
Grants
11
Total Given
$1.1M
The Good Food Institute Inc
Arlington, VA
Assets
$62.0M
Grants
6
Total Given
$1.0M
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Frequently asked questions
What are the largest food, agriculture & nutrition foundations?
By grants reported on their latest 990s, the largest are Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County ($27.3M across 60 grants), Hampshire Foundation Inc ($16.5M) and Food Research & Action Center ($13.0M). Together the top 10 account for 70% of the $139.6M given by the 101 grantmakers focused on food, agriculture & nutrition that made at least 5 grants. Organizations that reported large giving in fewer grants, usually a single transfer to an affiliated charity, are left out of the ranking.
How big is a typical grant from these funders?
The typical grant is about $22K (the median of each grantmaker's average grant). Half of these grantmakers gave less than $71K in total in their latest filing year, so many are small foundations that give to a few organizations they already know. The largest funders make many more grants, but also get the most requests.
Where are these funders based?
Most are in California (42), Texas (38) and Illinois (29). Many foundations only fund near where they are based, so check each funder's giving geography before you apply.
How do I find which of these funders accept unsolicited proposals?
Most private foundations don't run an open application. Their 990-PF says whether they only give to preselected charities, and their past grants show who they actually fund. Start with the funders above whose grant counts and typical grant size fit your budget, then check each profile's grant history for organizations like yours before you reach out. Read the grant prospecting guide.
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