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WHYHUNGER INC

WHYHUNGER INC

NEW YORK, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-2805575
Logo for "WHYHUNGER INC"

WHYHUNGER INC

NEW YORK, NY, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-2805575

Overview

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Est.

1975

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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WHYHUNGER INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New York, Michigan, and California. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

WHYHUNGER BELIEVES A WORLD WITHOUT HUNGER IS POSSIBLE. WE PROVIDE CRITICAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS AND FUEL COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS ROOTED IN SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, RACIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. WE ARE WORKING TO END HUNGER AND ADVANCE THE HUMAN RIGHT TO NUTRITIOUS FOOD IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD.
Total Funding Given

$440K

2024
Grantees funded
109
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

13

Median 1st year grant
$14.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$29.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jenique Jones
Board Member
C
Cindy Secunda
Board Member
L
Loretta Munoz
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WHYHUNGER INC?
No. WHYHUNGER INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WHYHUNGER INC give?
WHYHUNGER INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Michigan, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WHYHUNGER INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WHYHUNGER INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WHYHUNGER INC make each year?
In 2024, WHYHUNGER INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $440 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WHYHUNGER INC fund recently?
In 2024, WHYHUNGER INC awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include Niweskok, INQUIRING SYSTEMS INC, and OUR KITCHEN TABLE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WHYHUNGER INC?
WHYHUNGER INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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