AI Summary
FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $25.7K across 32 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
THE CORPORATION IS FORMED AND SHALL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING AND BENEFITING FOODLINK, INC., WHICH IS A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION (FOODLINK), SUCH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE CODE) AND SECTION 509(A)(1) OR SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE CODE THAT SOLICIT, COLLECT, STORE AND DISTRIBUTE FOOD PRODUCTS FOR THE ULTIMATE CONSUMPTION BY THE ILL, NEEDY, ELDERLY OR CHILDREN, AND PROGRAMS WHICH SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE UNDERNOURISHED IN THE GREATER ROCHESTER METROPOLITAN AREA. IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CORPORATION WILL PRIMARILY SUPPORT AND BENEFIT FOODLINK, WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A) (OTHER THAN IN CLAUSES (VII) AND (VIII)) OF THE CODE. THE CORPORATION SHALL CARRY OUT ITS STATED PURPOSES AT ALL TIMES WITHIN THE MEANING AND INTENT OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE CODE.
Cause Areas
4
Education
Food banks
Human rights
Human services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BEYOND THE SANCTUARY
Rochester, NY
$56.9K
8%
Victor Farmington Food Cupboard Inc
Victor, NY
$47.9K
7%
ST PETERS KITCHEN INC
Rochester, NY
$41.1K
6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC?
No. FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC give?
FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York and Wisconsin. 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 FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,907. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $26 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BEYOND THE SANCTUARY, Victor Farmington Food Cupboard Inc, and ST PETERS KITCHEN INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC?
FOODLINK FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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