The Sprouts Healthy Communities
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2015 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The foundation operates as a public charity focused on improving health outcomes in communities where Sprouts Farmers Market operates. The organization employs five staff members and works to inspire, educate, and empower individuals—particularly children—to live healthier lives through nutrition education and fresh food access initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.0M
+36.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$12.9M
+449.5% YoY
Grant Count
346
+723.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-33.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve lives and health outcomes in the communities it serves through local nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness programs. The organization focuses on empowering individuals, especially children, to live healthier lives by supporting programs that teach nutrition education and increase access to fresh, nutritious food.
Primary funding areas include:
- Nutrition education
- Nutrition access and food security
- Wellness programs for children and adults
- School garden programs
- Community-based health initiatives
Grantmaking
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation offers three levels of grants to meet partners' varying needs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in communities where Sprouts Farmers Market operates. Grant recipients have been located across multiple states, with documented funding in California, Arizona, Texas, and at least 22 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Total Assets: $5,995,267 (most recent data)
Total Giving: $14,191,436
Average Grant: $5,105–$1,600,000
2023 Financial Summary:
- Revenue: $4.57 million
- Expenses: $3.09 million
- Total Assets: $4.41 million
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since April 2015 EIN: 47-2975827
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,995,267 | $4,409,782 | $2,757,940 |
| Revenue | $14,045,848 | $4,573,779 | $3,142,479 |
| Expenses | $15,565,293 | $3,091,123 | $4,163,613 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $234,450 | $31,696 | $189 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Sprouts Healthy Communities
Growing Healthy Kids Grant
THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sprouting School Gardens Grant
THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Wellness Across the Lifespan Grant
THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Amount
US $5,000 - US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include After School All Stars - Los Angeles ($130,000), All in Education ($50,000), Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 29 ACRES INC CROSS ROADS, TX | LEARNING LAB: A SHARED OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR NEURODIVERSE ADULTS AND THE DENTON COUNTY, TX COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| ABRAXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION POWAY, CA | ABRAXAS CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ADOBE BLUFFS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA SAN DIEGO, CA | ADOBE BLUFFS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $9,200 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ALL STARS - LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | HEALTHY LIFESTYLES & BEHAVIORS FOR KIDS | $10,000 |
| AFTER SCHOOL ALL STARS - LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | AFTER-SCHOOL ALL STARTS LA YR1 $65,000 (2024) AND YR2 $65,000 (2025) | $130,000 |
| AGAPE COMMUNITY CENTER INC DBA AGAPE YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER ATLANTA, GA | RAGTIME (RECREATION, ACTIVITIES, AND GAMES) PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ALBUQUERQUE SIGN LANGUAGE ACADEMY ALBUQUERQUE, NM | HONEY BADGERS GROWS GREATNESS | $10,000 |
| ALL IN EDUCATION PHOENIX, AZ | ALL IN EDUCATION- ONE YEAR GRANT | $50,000 |
| ALL IN EDUCATION PHOENIX, AZ | BULK BOOKSTORE-BOOK DONATION | $10,000 |
| ANDREW JACKSON ELEMENTARY PTA ALTADENA, CA | MARY W. JACKSON STEAM MULTILINGUAL MAGNET ELEMENTARY - SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAM | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lyndsey Waugh - Executive Director
Brandon Lombardi - President/Director
Kristen Blum - Chairman
Katherine Stima - Treasurer
Derek Mirza - Counsel/Secretary
Board Members: Diana Lucas, Kim Coffin
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDSEY WAUGH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| KRISTEN BLUM | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| BRANDON LOMBARDI | PRESIDENT (EFFECTIVE 1/1/24) | 2 | — |
| TIMMI ZALATORIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| REBECCA BROWN | TREASURER (THRU 7/1/24) | 2 | — |
| DEREK MIRZA | COUNSEL/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| LISA MABEE | TREASURER (EFFECTIVE 7/1/24) | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In May 2025, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation announced the launch of its 2025 Grants Program with $3 million in funding available. The program aims to support more than 500 local nonprofits with grants up to $10,000 each.
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to Award $3 Million in Grants toThe 2025 grant categories include:
**Sprouting School Gardens** – School-based gardening programs providing hands-on learning opportunities
**Growing Healthy Kids** – Community-based programs focused on children's nutrition access, nutrition education, and health and wellness
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to Award $3 Million in Grants to**Wellness Across the Lifespan** – Community-based programs focused on adult health and wellness
According to foundation leadership, the grants are designed to support the work of small, local organizations making a difference in their communities through school gardens, cooking classes, mobile pantries, and family wellness programs.
Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation to Award $3 Million in Grants toSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Sprouts Healthy Communities fund?
The foundation's mission is to improve lives and health outcomes in the communities it serves through local nutrition education, nutrition access, and wellness programs. The organization focuses on empowering individuals, especially children, to live healthier lives by supporting programs that teach nutrition education and increase access to fresh, nutritious food. Primary funding areas include: • Nutrition education • Nutrition access and food security • Wellness programs for children and adul…
How do I apply for a grant from The Sprouts Healthy Communities?
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation offers three levels of grants to meet partners' varying needs: **Neighborhood Grant** • One-year grants up to $10,000 • Supports single communities and individual programs • Recipients often work at the community level **Healthy Communities Grant** • Two-year grants between $50,000 and $100,000 • Supports development and implementation of new programs • Allows organizations to serve greater numbers of people **Impact Grant** • Three-year grants with va…
Where does The Sprouts Healthy Communities make grants?
The foundation funds organizations in communities where Sprouts Farmers Market operates. Grant recipients have been located across multiple states, with documented funding in California, Arizona, Texas, and at least 22 states total.
What size grants does The Sprouts Healthy Communities award?
In 2024, The Sprouts Healthy Communities awarded 346 grants totaling $12.9M — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Sprouts Healthy Communities's EIN?
The Sprouts Healthy Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2975827. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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