Food at First
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$315K
Foundation funders
14
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds Food at First?
Food at First is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation ($80K), Burke Family Foundation ($60K), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $315K in grants to Food at First between 2018–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation | $79,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Burke Family Foundation | $60,000 | 5 | 2021–2026 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Underwood Family Foundation | $45,700 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | $22,900 | 7 | 2020–2021 |
| Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Becker Family Foundation | $15,000 | 3 | 2018–2020 |
| Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc | $5,600 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $4,152 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | $4,110 | 1 | 2025 |
| Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation | $4,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Hammond Family Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Gap Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2018) to $109K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
What grants has Food at First received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Land O'Lakes Foundation | UNITED WAY/LOL GIVING WEEK | $4,110 |
| 2025 | Hammond Family Foundation | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE MEALS TO PEOPLE STRUGGLING WITH HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $2,052 |
| 2025 | Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,250 |
| 2025 | The Denny and Candy Elwell Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFT | $2,100 |
| 2024 | The Gap Foundation | FOR ASSISTANCE TO INDIGENT FAMILIES | $100 |
| 2023 | Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $13,500 |
| 2023 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $5,500 |
| 2023 | Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $14,000 |
| 2022 | Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation Inc | HUNGER RELIEF | $5,600 |
| 2022 | Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Robert V & Shirley V Dahl Foundation | CHARITABLE | $750 |
| 2021 | Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Burke Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2021 | Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET | $11,000 |
| 2021 | Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines F/K/a Greater Des Moines Community Fdn | GRANT DISTRIBUTION FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT AND INCREASED CAPACITY EQUIPMENT | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Hormel Foods Corporation Charitable | HUNGER | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Underwood Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Food at First?
Food at First is funded by 14 grantmakers, led by Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation ($80K), Burke Family Foundation ($60K), Christian Community Foundation Inc ($50K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $315K in grants to Food at First between 2018–2026.
Who is Food at First's largest funder?
Weatherspoon Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Food at First, with $80K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Food at First received?
IRS 990 filings record $315K in grants to Food at First across 43 grants from 14 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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