Spartannash Foundation
Spartannash Foundation is a private foundation based in Byron Center, Michigan. It supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in communities served by SpartanNash, with giving organized around Hunger, Heroes and Hope.
Spartannash Foundation at a glance
In short: Spartannash Foundation gave $752K across 128 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $752,018
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 128
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,875
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,275
- Total assets
- $1,504,607
- -13.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (9 of 127, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Spartannash Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
The Foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
The Foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and **does not accept unsolicited requests**. Its application materials also describe a quarterly grant-review process and provide application requirements for eligible organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 850 76Th St Sw, Byron Center, MI 49315
Phone: (616) 878-2000
Website: https://spartannash.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Spartannash Foundation
Who Spartannash Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was E4E Relief ($53K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Grant Size Distribution
657 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 635 grants of 657 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s application materials state that eligible organizations must be located within a 30-mile radius of SpartanNash retail stores, distribution centers or service centers and provide services in those regions. In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 12% to Wisconsin, 8% each to North Carolina and Nebraska, and 6% to North Dakota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 128 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Spartannash Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 127 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 916% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $752K (2024) to $1.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 128 grants totaling $752K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E4E Relief Charlotte, NC | Fighting Hunger | $52,941 |
| Brat Fest Madison, WI | Fighting Hunger | $40,000 |
| Kids Food Basket Grand Rapids, MI | Fighting Hunger | $28,000 |
| Salvation Army Bismarck, ND | Fighting Hunger | $23,850 |
| South Michigan Food Bank Battle Creek, MI | Fighting Hunger | $21,050 |
| Community Action House Holland, MI | Fighting Hunger | $18,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota Rapid City, MI | Fighting Hunger | $15,975 |
| Loaves & Fishes Minneapolis, MN | Fighting Hunger | $15,000 |
| Feeding America West Michigan Grand Rapids, MI | Fighting Hunger | $14,686 |
| Great Plains Food Bank Fargo, ND | Fighting Hunger | $14,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,504,607 | $579,691 | $810,442 | $752,018 | 128 | $752,018 | $71,592 | $82,111 |
| 2023 | $1,738,640 | $1,070,345 | $1,184,873 | $1,160,000 | 145 | $1,160,000 | $64,422 | $114,922 |
| 2022 | $1,850,080 | $1,082,156 | $1,420,703 | $1,394,937 | 167 | $1,394,937 | $22,594 | $109,209 |
| 2021 | $2,531,230 | $1,003,620 | $1,202,904 | $859,401 | 35 | $859,401 | $3,685 | $111,591 |
| 2020 | $2,405,485 | $1,598,274 | $1,494,098 | $1,484,257 | 182 | — | $12,826 | $114,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spartannash Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation identifies Hunger, Heroes and Hope as its giving pillars. Its website describes Heroes programs as supporting U.S. military service members, veterans and their families, first responders and frontline workers, and disaster relief. Hope programs support career training and pathways, efforts to reduce food waste and fight food insecurity, and a more sustainable environment.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. Kids’ Food Basket says it nourishes children through programs including sack suppers, community-driven farming and family food provision. South Michigan Food Bank describes its work as collecting and distributing food and advocating for hunger relief. Community Action House says it provides food, clothing, shelter and opportunities to build skills. E4E Relief describes its mission as helping companies and individuals respond to crises, while Brat Fest says it raises funds for charitable and community organizations in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 128 grants totaling $752,018. Grants ranged from $400 to $52,941, with a median grant of $4,275. The largest awards included $52,941 to E4E Relief, $40,000 to Brat Fest, $28,000 to Kids’ Food Basket, $23,850 to the Salvation Army in Bismarck, and $21,050 to South Michigan Food Bank. The listed purposes for these grants were fighting hunger.
In July 2025, the Foundation and SpartanNash announced a $330,000 distribution raised through an annual Heroes fundraiser. Folds of Honor, Operation Homefront and Convoy of Hope each received $110,000 to support military families, veterans and communities in need.
The Foundation’s application materials say requests are reviewed quarterly and that applicants may apply once annually. Applications are to be submitted as one file attachment by 5 p.m. Eastern Time on the applicable due date. Required materials include a cover letter and cover sheet, proposal narrative, board and staff information, a list of additional funders, organizational and project budgets when applicable, financial statements, an IRS determination letter and a W-9. The Foundation excludes organizations that are not 501(c)(3) nonprofits, are outside its service radius, do not align with its pillars, or have received a Foundation donation through a retail fundraiser in the same calendar year, as well as individuals, endowments, elected officials and certain event-related requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adrienne Chance as Executive Director; Tony Sarsam as Chairman; Lleana McAlary as President; Dawn Bredeweg as Secretary; and Laura Gibson as Treasurer. It also lists Reina Watanabe in Foundation Accounting and Amy McClellan, Masiar Tayebi, Doug Dillman and Lynn Blasio as board members.
Spartannash Foundation is led by Adrienne Chance, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrienne Chance
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lleana McAlary
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Sarsam
Chairman
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy McClellan
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Bredeweg
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gibson
Treasurer
Foundation Accounting Manager → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Dillman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoff Bernard
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Blasio
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Masiar Tayebi
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Koppenol
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reina Watanabe
Foundation Accounting
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dawn Staskievitz-Cantley (2023) — Foundation Accounting Supervisor
- Former: Rene Hunter (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Chandler Killeen (2020–2021) — Accounting Manager
- Former: Hilary Mayes (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Kathy Mahoney (2020–2021) — Acting Chair
- Former: Meredith Gremel (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Yvonne Trupiano (2020–2021) — Board Member
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.
Frequently asked questions about Spartannash Foundation
How much does Spartannash Foundation give each year?
Spartannash Foundation gave $752K across 128 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 145 grants.
What is Spartannash Foundation's typical grant size?
Spartannash Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,275, and its average grant was $5,875, across 128 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Spartannash Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does Spartannash Foundation give grants?
Spartannash Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (12%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (8 grants), Omaha, NE (5 grants), Madison, WI (3 grants) and Battle Creek, MI (2 grants).
Does Spartannash Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Spartannash Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 128) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Fighting Hunger" (124 grants).
Who are Spartannash Foundation's largest grantees?
Spartannash Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include E4E Relief ($52,941), Brat Fest ($40,000) and Kids Food Basket ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spartannash Foundation?
Spartannash Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $752K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Spartannash Foundation fund?
The Foundation identifies Hunger, Heroes and Hope as its giving pillars. Its website describes Heroes programs as supporting U.S. military service members, veterans and their families, first responders and frontline workers, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spartannash Foundation?
The Foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Spartannash Foundation's EIN?
Spartannash Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8767495. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Spartannash Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Spartannash Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/spartannash-foundation-morg_de17ebc469354d64aac958c4d732c39f
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