Funding Amount

US $1,000 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Southwest includes the following areas Las Vegas/Henderson, Arizona, New Mexico, El Paso, Durango, CO., St.
  • Organizations we fund must serve the community where we operate.
  • All applications in California, Hawaii and Reno-area Nevada require an employee sponsor.
  • A nondiscrimination policy will be requested of all applicants.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: Political or religious organizations
  • Not eligible: Events
  • Not eligible: For-profit organizations
  • Not eligible: Political organizations or activities.
  • Not eligible: Religious organizations for religious purposes.
  • Not eligible: Capital or building campaigns.
  • Not eligible: Advocacy programsMeetings, conferences or workshops.
  • Not eligible: Sports teams or athletic competitions.
  • Not eligible: Other foundations or granting organizations.
  • Not eligible: Fundraising dinners, galas, and events.
  • Not eligible: We generally do not sponsor these events because the sponsorship is not fully deductible and because we prefer that our funds go directly to program services rather than offsetting event expenses.

Overview

The Albertsons Foundation - Southwest supports nonprofit organizations that enhance local communities in the Southwest, focusing on health, hunger, education, veterans, and diversity. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 for first-time applicants, with higher amounts considered for established organizations. Eligible applicants must have a valid 501(c)(3) designation and serve the community. The foundation does not fund individuals, political or religious organizations, or events.

Albertsons Companies, Safeway and Vons Foundations funds organizations that strengthen the neighborhoods we serve. Please see below for our guidelines and other important information on our grants process.

  • Health and Human Services
  • Hunger
  • Youth and Education
  • Veterans
  • Supporting Diversity and Inclusion of All Abilities

Outside of a specific RFP, a first-time funded organization will typically receive a grant of $1,000 to $5,000. Once we have some history with an organization, we will entertain a request at a higher value.

Eligibility

Southwest includes the following areas Las Vegas/Henderson, Arizona, New Mexico, El Paso, Durango, CO., St. George, UTWe only support organizations with a valid 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS and schools recognized by the government.Organizations we fund must serve the community where we operate.To learn more about our operating area, view our online map at Albertsons.com.All applications in California, Hawaii and Reno-area Nevada require an employee sponsor.A nondiscrimination policy will be requested of all applicants.

Ineligibility

Although we would love to help everyone, the Foundation generally does not fund:Individuals or for-profit organizationsPolitical organizations or activitiesReligious organizations for religious purposesCapital or building campaignsAdvocacy programsMeetings, conferences or workshopsSports teams or athletic competitionsOther foundations or granting organizationsFundraising dinners, galas, and events. We generally do not sponsor these events because the sponsorship is not fully deductible and because we prefer that our funds go directly to program services rather than offsetting event expenses.

What The Albertsons Companies Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
800
Total given
$55.79M
Median grant
$16K
Range
$5,015–$5M
  • By dollars: California 43%, Washington 13%, Illinois 9%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Alpenglow Impact · Berkeley, CA

    Hunger

    $5M

  • Northwest Harvest Emm · Seattle, WA

    Hunger

    $1.79M

  • United Way of the Bay Area · San Francisco, CA

    Hunger

    $1.7M

  • Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation · Seattle, WA

    Cancer prevention and treatment

    $1.54M

  • Share Our Strength · Washington, DC

    Hunger

    $1.5M

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Youth programs
  • Veterans
  • Hunger

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