Food for Thought
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
100
Grants recorded
194
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Food for Thought?
Food for Thought is funded by 100 grantmakers, led by Robert and Coley Elder California Foundation ($503K), The Alys Foundationinc ($259K), The Marisla Foundation ($175K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Food for Thought between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2019) to $698K (2024). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $116K.
What grants has Food for Thought received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | South High Marathon Dance Inc | GENERAL | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Robert and Susan Brown | WEEKEND FOOD FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Autrey Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Calerich Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $7,712 |
| 2025 | Bergelectric Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Robert C Elder Jr Family Foundation | Gift | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Traditional Medicinals Foundation | Non-specified grant support & org. mission | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Heck Foundation | UNDERPRIVILEDGEDMEALS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Trompeter Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Tietz Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | JW Robinson Welfare Trust | PROJECT | $3,500 |
| 2025 | The Mark S Feldstein and Sandra a Feldstein | GENERAL OPERATING | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Kaufman Family Foundation 16115009633 | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,190 |
| 2025 | The Mayer Foundation | GENERAL WELFARE | $1,500 |
| 2025 | J Norman & Margaret J Reeves Private Foundat | FOOD FOR NEEDY | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Merjent Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Rutkowski Family Foundation Inc | ASSIST IN ITS CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Omashate Foundation Inc | In support of the organizations weekend Sack Meal program. | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Resource Capital Funds Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT (HOLIDAY DONATION) | $500 |
| 2025 | Glenn and Jane Fausz Family | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $250 |
| 2024 | Robert and Coley Elder California Foundation | Food relief | $503,013 |
| 2024 | The Marisla Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Bethlehem Foundation - Agy Main | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Florida Education Foundation Inc | HOPE FLORIDA GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert and Susan Brown | WEEKEND FOOD FOR ELEMENTARY CHILDREN | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Monimos Foundation | TO HELP GROW ITS ACTIVITIES. FOOD FOR THOUGHT BRINGS A PROGRAM OF GARDEN BASED LEARNING, AGRICULTURAL LITERACY AND DIETARY AWARENESS INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE OJAI AREA. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Autrey Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Miter Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST FOOD INSECURITIES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vermont Childrens Trust Foundation | OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | David C Hawley Foundation | ENDING WEEKEND HUNGER TO SUPPORT A CHILD'S EDUCATION AND SUCCESS. | $5,051 |
Showing 30 most recent of 194 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Food for Thought?
Food for Thought is funded by 100 grantmakers, led by Robert and Coley Elder California Foundation ($503K), The Alys Foundationinc ($259K), The Marisla Foundation ($175K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Food for Thought between 2019–2025.
Who is Food for Thought's largest funder?
Robert and Coley Elder California Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Food for Thought, with $503K across 1 grant (2024).
How much grant funding has Food for Thought received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Food for Thought across 194 grants from 100 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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