Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Foundations & Grantmakers
454 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
454
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 all 644 foundations and grantmakers
Atlanta Community Food Bank Inc
Atlanta, GA
Assets
$65.0M
Grants
594
Total Given
$211.6M
Greater Chicago Food Depository
Chicago, IL
Assets
$216.0M
Grants
677
Total Given
$191.2M
St Mary's Food Bank Alliance
Phoenix, AZ
Assets
$81.8M
Grants
409
Total Given
$145.3M
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
Assets
$320.8M
Grants
236
Total Given
$132.8M
Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
Assets
$36.4M
Grants
32
Total Given
$91.3M
Philabundance
Philadelphia, PA
Assets
$41.6M
Grants
359
Total Given
$85.3M
Central Texas Food Bank Inc
Austin, TX
Assets
$123.3M
Grants
4
Total Given
$67.4M
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan
Flint, MI
Assets
$39.7M
Grants
1
Total Given
$63.9M
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN Inc
Nashville, TN
Assets
$88.3M
Grants
285
Total Given
$63.3M
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Spokane, WA
Assets
$19.4M
Grants
146
Total Given
$62.6M
Foodbank of Southern California
Long Beach, CA
Assets
$30.7M
Grants
0
Total Given
$48.9M
Ohio Association of Foodbanks Inc
Columbus, OH
Assets
$14.0M
Grants
18
Total Given
$45.6M
Dare to Care Inc
Louisville, KY
Assets
$33.0M
Grants
18
Total Given
$41.6M
FP Assistance Inc
Forney, TX
Assets
$876K
Grants
0
Total Given
$33.3M
Food Finders Inc
Los Alamitos, CA
Assets
$1.3M
Grants
182
Total Given
$28.5M
Emergency Food Network of Tacoma and Pierce County
Tacoma, WA
Assets
$18.9M
Grants
60
Total Given
$27.3M
Golden Harvest Food Bank Inc
Augusta, GA
Assets
$24.2M
Grants
219
Total Given
$26.6M
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Concord, CA
Assets
$42.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$24.1M
Vermont Foodbank
Barre, VT
Assets
$35.7M
Grants
120
Total Given
$21.3M
Calfoods Logistics
Pleasant Hill, CA
Assets
$42.7M
Grants
39
Total Given
$20.5M
Montana Food Bank Network Inc
Missoula, MT
Assets
$23.5M
Grants
52
Total Given
$18.4M
Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc
Greenwood, FL
Assets
$28.7M
Grants
3
Total Given
$16.8M
Feedmore Western New York Inc
Buffalo, NY
Assets
$9.1M
Grants
117
Total Given
$16.6M
Hampshire Foundation Inc
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$122.1M
Grants
52
Total Given
$16.5M
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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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