Wisconsin Restaurant Association Inc

International Foodservice Distributors Association

McLean, VA

Ifda champion's the growth, development, and success of our members.

PepsiCo Foundation Inc

Purchase, NY

PepsiCo Foundation supports programs addressing food security, safe water, economic opportunity, children’s nutrition, employee engagement, and disaster relief, with grants distributed across multiple U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000 and ranged from $2,500 to $14.4 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

American Gas Association

Washington, DC

The American Gas Association funds support and sponsorships related to energy access, utility safety and infrastructure, codes and standards, and public and economic affairs. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000; recipients were concentrated in DC, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, and California. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Ifma Educational Foundation

Chicago, IL

The IFMA Educational Foundation funds scholarships and related internship and training opportunities for students pursuing foodservice careers, including fields such as hospitality, culinary arts, business, and food science. In 2024, its 13 grants ranged from $6,000 to $21,000, with a median of $11,000, supporting colleges and universities in multiple states. It does not provide application instructions for outside organizations, so whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

The YUM-O Organization Inc

New York, NY

Scott and Kim Negri Family Found

Monterey, CA

Missouri Restaurant Association

Kansas City, MO

Trade association formed for the purpose of maintaining a high standard of integrity and efficiency in the restaurant industry.

Pennsylvania Partnership for Culture Health and Education Inc

Harrisburg, PA

To support and advance the arts, culture, healthcare, and education in and around harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

BJ'S Restaurants Foundation

Huntington Beach, CA

BJ’s Restaurants Foundation funds charities benefiting children’s healthcare and education, with a primary focus on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and also supports community causes tied to team-member volunteering. Its 2025 grants ranged from $8,000 to $32,800, with a median of $15,000, and went mainly to California organizations, as well as recipients in New Jersey and Illinois. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Fat Brands Foundation

Beverly Hills, CA

FAT Brands Foundation supports local nonprofits serving families and communities near FAT Brands restaurants, with funding for food, housing, job training, education, therapeutic services, and animal welfare. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000, and have gone to organizations within 25 miles of its restaurants. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Justin Dart Family Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Justin Dart Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those focused on health, human services, education, public broadcasting, and the arts. In 2025, grants ranged from $300 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500, and went to organizations in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Washington, DC. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing

Appleton, WI

Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing distributes donor-directed and program donations to a broad range of causes and organizations in local, national, and global communities. Its 2024 grants had a median of $11,520 and ranged from $5,006 to $5 million. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.