Foundations that fund food programs in Washington, DC
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs in Washington, DC in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
- $237,500 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Health
- $50,000 to Food Research & Action Center, Washington: Health
- $45,000 to Thrive Dc, Washington: Community services
Park Foundation Inc
- $125,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: Project support
- $100,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: Project support
- $40,000 to Bread for the City Inc, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Written request identifying organzation and purpose of funds
Deadlines: Quarterly deadlines - vary year to year date is first friday of every quarter
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $2,200,475 to Food Research and Action Center Inc, Washington: 80551 ramping up activities of rwjf's new jersey food security initiative to increase...
- $900,000 to Food Research and Action Center Inc, Washington: 82634 seeking funding to help nonprofits and n.j. And local agency leaders increase food...
- $8,000 to Center for Science in the Public Interest, Washington: Matching gifts
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
The Heinz Endowments
- $220,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: To strengthen protections from shale development in the region
- $80,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: To engage community members and grassroots organizations in allegheny county around...
- $50,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: To support efforts to reduce threats to climate change in the region
How to apply: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://www.heinz.org/grants.
Deadlines: February 15 - spring board meeting july 15 - fall board meeting
Restrictions: The heinz endowments concentrates its efforts and resources in southwestern pennsylvania. Given its primarily regional focus, the foundation is generally unable to consider applications for funding for projects outside the commonwealth of...
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $75,684 to Congressional Hunger Center, Washington: Organization's charitable purpose
- $35,000 to Food Recovery Network, Washington: Organization's charitable purpose
- $35,000 to Congressional Hunger Center, Washington: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
The Greene-Milstein Family Foundation Co Monica Touesnard
- $4,000 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Charitable support
- $3,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: Charitable support
- $2,000 to Marthas Table, Washington: Charitable support
How to apply: Letter giving details for use of funds
Joseph E & Marjorie B Jones Foundation Corporation
- $60,000 to Bread for the City Inc, Washington: Medical clinic
- $25,000 to Thrive Dc, Washington: Morning breakfast program
How to apply: Grant applications with instructions are available on the foundation website.
Deadlines: May 15 for current calendar year
Restrictions: None - preference given to washington, dc area organizations
John Edward Fowler Memorial Foundation
- $50,000 to Thrive Dc, Washington: Gen ops
- $30,000 to Father Mckenna Center, Washington: General Operating
How to apply: Information as required in the online website
Mayberg Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Support programming
- $25,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: Support programming
How to apply: Name of organization; contact information; mission, vision, values; statement of how their work aligns with the foundation's mission
Restrictions: Organizations seeking funding must be registered 501(c)3 in the us and be able to demonstrate clear alignment with the mayberg foundation mission and values.
The Abell Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: Community development
- $15,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: Community development
How to apply: To apply for funding, please go to the foundation's website for detailed information. Https://abell.org/grants
Deadlines: Grant requests are considered 5 times per year. Please go to our website for the schedule.
Restrictions: The foundation accepts requests for programs serving disadvantaged communities, with a particular focus on baltimore city. Nonprofit organizations must be designated by the irs as 501c3 and 509a organizations. Applicants must include a...
The W O'neil Foundation
- $25,000 to The Father Mckenna Center, Washington: Food programs & hypothermia shelter program
- $20,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: Food programs
How to apply: An application form is not required. Initial approach should be by letter of inquiry outlining the nature of the project, the amount requested and evidence of irc section 501(c)(3) exempt status. If the project coincides with the foundation's interests, a proposal will be...
Restrictions: The foundation is primarily interested in faith-motivated programs that directly bring basic necessities, such as food, clothing, shelter, basic medical care and basic education to those experiencing poverty throughout the world,...
Td Charitable Foundation
- $20,000 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Helping to support our food insecure neighbors throughout greater washington
- $10,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: Bread for the citys workforce development program
How to apply: Grant applications are accessible soley via the internet. The web address to access grant applications is: https://www.tdbank.com/corporate-responsibility/the-ready-commitment/funding -opportunities/
Restrictions: Organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity. Organization must be located in a state with a td bank, na branch. The foundation will award only one grant to any program within one calendar year. Grants cannot be made to/for the...
Ada Harris Maley Memorial Fund
- $10,000 to Marthas Table, Washington: General
- $10,000 to Bread for the City Inc, Washington: General
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation
- $10,000 to Freshfarm Markets, Washington: To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization
- $5,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: To aid in the exempt purpose of the organization
How to apply: Submit a 1-2 page written proposal and a copy of your determination letter for consideration.
Deadlines: By november 1st to be considered for the current year.
Restrictions: None.
S Kann Sons Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: To be used by the charitable organization as desired.
- $5,000 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: To be used by the charitable organization as desired.
How to apply: No specific form
Restrictions: None- except must meet irs standards of irs code sec. 501(c)(3)
Miller & Chevalier Charitable Foundation
- $3,700 to Bread for the City, Washington: Food & housing
- $3,700 to Thrive Dc, Washington: Food & housing
How to apply: There is no prescribed form required for submission. The purpose for which funds are requested and a tax exemption letter is required for new organizations.
Deadlines: October 1
Restrictions: The focus in recent years has been on recognized public charities meeting health, welfare, legal, and education needs in the washington d.c. Metropolitan area.
Dimick Foundation John M Lynham Jr Trustee
- $5,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: General operating support
- $1,500 to Common Good City Farm, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Letter
Deadlines: Six weeks prior to semi-annual grant decision making meeting
Levin Family Foundation C/O Mark D Levin Trustee
- $3,000 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Charity fund
- $1,000 to Thrive Dc, Washington: Charity fund
How to apply: No required format
Restrictions: Stated goals - contribute to organizations duly authorized to carry on charitable, religious, scientific, literary and educational activities with funding from the levin family foundation.
Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation
- $2,000 to Bread for the City, Washington: Activities of the organization to which money was donated
- $1,500 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Activities of the organization to which money was donated
How to apply: Written, no specific requirements
The Jv Schiro Zavela Foundation
- $2,500 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: Operational support
- $1,000 to Thrive Dc, Washington: Operational support
How to apply: The foundation does not have an application form but requires details of the purpose of the grant and verification of the tax-exempt status of donees.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
Restrictions: There are no restrictions or limitations on awards such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions or other factors.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $1,200,000 to Food & Water Watch, Washington: Working towards a resilient and equitable food system, encouraging a just transition away...
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Wal-Mart Foundation
- $250,000 to Food Research & Action Center Inc, Washington: Healthier food for all
How to apply: See "how we give" at walmart.org
Deadlines: See "how we give" at walmart.org
Restrictions: The walmart foundation does not make grants outside its funding priorities. See "what we do and "grant eligibility" at walmart.org
The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems
- $200,000 to American Farmland Trust, Washington: Advancing Agricultural Conservation & Water Quality Goals through Farmer-Led Networks
How to apply: Please see instructions on how to apply as well as our grant guidelines at www.mosaicco.com/community-investment.
Deadlines: We currently have quarterly deadlines,subject to change. Please see website for current deadlines.
Restrictions: Please see the grant guidelines for specific funding areas and geographic locations at www.mosaicco.com/community-investment.
The Simon Family Foundation
- $160,000 to Center for Science in the Public Interest, Washington: To further the exempt purpose of the organization
How to apply: Written statement of charitable purpose
Akerson Family Foundation- Agy
- $150,000 to Capital Area Food Bank, Washington: General operating /build
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: March
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