Hungry for a Day
Hungry for a Day is a public charity based in Smyrna, Georgia. Founded in 2020, it describes its work as inspiring generosity through a one-day hunger challenge and donations to address the needs of people experiencing hunger. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $328,301.
Hungry for a Day at a glance
In short: Hungry for a Day gave $328K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $328,301
- +70.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,358
- +42.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,250
- Total assets
- $106,772
- +37.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Hungry for a Day
- Contact
Mailing address: 4480 South Cobb Dr Ste H 593, Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: (770) 652-4991
Website: https://h4ad.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hungry for a Day funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sweetwater Mission ($102K). Together the top 10 received $316K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Georgia, Michigan, Florida, and Massachusetts. Georgia accounted for 85% of grant dollars, Michigan 8%, Florida 5%, and Massachusetts 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Hungry for a Day gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2024) to $328K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $328K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Mission Austell, GA | Thanksgiving Meals | $102,000 |
| Caroll County Soup Kitchen Carrollton, GA | Thanksigving Meals, Dish Sanitizing Equipment | $47,000 |
| The Pantry Douglasville, GA | Thanksgiving Meals | $42,575 |
| Detroit Thanksgiving Shelby Township, MI | Thanksgiving Meals | $25,726 |
| City of Refuge Atlanta, GA | Thanksgiving Meals | $25,000 |
| Madison Morgan Community Food Pantry Madison, GA | Thanksgiving Meals | $23,500 |
| Pure Hope Atlanta, GA | Thanksgiving Meals | $17,000 |
| Radius Church St Petersburg, FL | Thanksgiving Meals, Distribution Software | $16,100 |
| New Path Bethleham, GA | Thanksgiving Meals | $10,000 |
| Chaffin Church Holden, MA | Thanksgiving Meals | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,772 | $424,497 | $395,614 | $328,301 | 12 |
| 2024 | $77,889 | $301,219 | $257,900 | $192,706 | 10 |
| 2023 | $34,570 | $191,725 | $187,965 | — | — |
| 2022 | $30,810 | $199,153 | $195,909 | — | — |
| 2021 | $27,566 | $109,011 | $113,790 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to inspire people to go hungry for one day in solidarity with people who are hurting, then donate what they would have spent on food to Hungry for a Day to meet the needs of people experiencing hunger.
Its 2025 grants supported organizations with a range of missions. Carroll County Soup Kitchen says it provides for the nutritional needs of people in Carroll County and surrounding areas. City of Refuge says it offers life-saving resources and life-building tools to people living on the margins in Atlanta. Warehouse of Hope says it assists people in need of food, clothing, or other necessities. Nichols Center says its mission includes providing a safe space for healing, building mental health awareness, increasing access to resources, reducing stigma, and offering alternative treatment options.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Hungry for a Day gave 12 grants totaling $328,301. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $102,000, with a median grant of $20,250. The largest awards included $102,000 to Sweetwater Mission, $47,000 to Carroll County Soup Kitchen, $42,575 to The Pantry, $25,726 to Detroit Thanksgiving, and $25,000 to City of Refuge. The listed grant purposes primarily specify Thanksgiving meals; some also include dish-sanitizing equipment or distribution software.
No application process, materials, restrictions for applicants, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Huey as Co-Founder & Member. It lists Tyler Bliss, Kyle Van Pelt, Leroy Lamar, Richard Rector, Scotty Blanchard, Kristian Cooper, Josh Coates, Ben Bell, and Chris Estep as board members.
Hungry for a Day's 2025 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Huey
Co-Founder & Member
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Coates
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristian Cooper
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Van Pelt
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leroy Lamar
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Rector
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Blanchard
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Bliss
Board Member
Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Bell
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Estep
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Hungry for a Day
How much does Hungry for a Day give each year?
Hungry for a Day gave $328K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $193K across 10 grants.
What is Hungry for a Day's typical grant size?
Hungry for a Day's median grant in 2025 was $20,250, and its average grant was $27,358, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Hungry for a Day give grants?
Hungry for a Day gives mostly in Georgia: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Michigan (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Douglasville, GA (3 grants) and Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Hungry for a Day give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Hungry for a Day's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Thanksgiving Meals" (10 grants).
Who are Hungry for a Day's largest grantees?
Hungry for a Day's largest 2025 grantees include Sweetwater Mission ($102,000), Caroll County Soup Kitchen ($47,000) and The Pantry ($42,575), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hungry for a Day?
Hungry for a Day reported $107K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $424K.
What does Hungry for a Day fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to inspire people to go hungry for one day in solidarity with people who are hurting, then donate what they would have spent on food to Hungry for a Day to meet the needs of people experiencing hunger. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hungry for a Day?
Hungry for a Day has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check h4ad.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Hungry for a Day's EIN?
Hungry for a Day's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3948265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Hungry for a Day funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hungry-for-a-day-morg_feb45ceb35974043a31b9b92cc0d008c
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