SUPERVALU Foundation
SUPERVALU Foundation is a private foundation based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Its 2019 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including hunger relief, health, and nutrition. The most recent filing on record is for 2019, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
SUPERVALU Foundation at a glance
In short: SUPERVALU Foundation gave $486K across 53 grants in 2019 (avg $9K), top state Minnesota. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $486,355
- Grants made (2019)
- 53
- Average grant
- $9,177
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,478,668
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (39% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SUPERVALU Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2018 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11840 Valley View Rd Tax Dept, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Phone: (952) 828-4000
Website: https://supervalu.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SUPERVALU Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was Capital Area Food Bank ($60K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2019 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. Minnesota received 39% of the total, Washington, DC 18%, Illinois 10%, Wisconsin 7%, and Missouri 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 53 grants totaling $486K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | hunger relief | $60,000 |
| Open Arms Minneapolis, MN | health & nutrition | $40,000 |
| Youth Farm Minneapolis, MN | health & nutrition | $40,000 |
| Food & Friends Washington, DC | hunger relief | $27,000 |
| The Food Group Minneapolis, MN | health & nutrition | $25,000 |
| Aliveness Project Minneapolis, MN | hunger relief | $20,000 |
| Eastern Illinois Food Bank Urbana, IL | hunger relief | $20,000 |
| Illinois Valley Food Pantry LaSalle, IL | hunger relief | $20,000 |
| Moorhead Legacy Foundation Moorhead, MN | hunger relief | $20,000 |
| Paul's Pantry Green Bay, WI | hunger relief | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $1,478,668 | $669,557 | $496,480 | $486,355 | 53 | $95,147 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SUPERVALU Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2019 grants included food banks and food pantries, meal and nutrition programs, and organizations providing health-related services. For example, Capital Area Food Bank describes its mission as expanding equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships, while Food & Friends describes providing specialized meals and groceries, nutrition counseling, and social support to people with serious illnesses. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2019, the foundation made 53 grants totaling $486,355. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $60,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $60,000 to Capital Area Food Bank for hunger relief; $40,000 each to Open Arms and Youth Farm for health and nutrition; $27,000 to Food & Friends for hunger relief; and $25,000 to The Food Group for health and nutrition. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to the Aliveness Project, Eastern Illinois Food Bank, Illinois Valley Food Pantry, Moorhead Legacy Foundation, and Paul’s Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2019 filing listed Mary Vander Leest as president, Liz Pham as secretary, and Devon Hart as treasurer. Directors listed were Jeff Swanson, Kim Myrdahl, Bekah Swan, Stuart McFarland, Chad Ferguson, Jeff Bush, and Lisa Echard.
SUPERVALU Foundation is led by Mary Vander Leest, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Mary Vander Leest
President
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bekah Swan
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Ferguson
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bush
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Swanson
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Myrdahl
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Echard
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart McFarland
Director
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devon Hart
Treasurer
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Pham
Secretary
New on the 2019 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 SUPERVALU Foundation
How much does SUPERVALU Foundation give each year?
SUPERVALU Foundation gave $486K across 53 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is SUPERVALU Foundation's typical grant size?
SUPERVALU Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,177, across 53 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SUPERVALU Foundation give grants?
SUPERVALU Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (18%) and Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (7 grants), St. Paul, MN (5 grants), St. Louis, MO (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does SUPERVALU Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2019: none of the 53 grants with a stated purpose on SUPERVALU Foundation's 2019 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (25 grants), "Hunger Relief" (23 grants) and "Health & Nutrition" (3 grants).
Who are SUPERVALU Foundation's largest grantees?
SUPERVALU Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include Capital Area Food Bank ($60,000), Open Arms ($40,000) and Youth Farm ($40,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2019 grant dollars.
How large is SUPERVALU Foundation?
SUPERVALU Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $670K.
What does SUPERVALU Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2019 grants included food banks and food pantries, meal and nutrition programs, and organizations providing health-related services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SUPERVALU Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2018 filing 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 ↑
How much is SUPERVALU Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, SUPERVALU Foundation reported a distributable amount of $95K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is SUPERVALU Foundation's EIN?
SUPERVALU Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1752955. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Does SUPERVALU 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 17, 2019)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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