FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER
AI Summary
The Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on addressing hunger and food insecurity through strategic grantmaking, having disbursed $13 million to 283 grantees in 2024. FRAC does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with FRAC can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE IMPROVE THE NUTRITION, HEALTH, AND WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE STRUGGLING AGAINST POVERTY-RELATED HUNGER IN THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ADVOCACY, PARTNERSHIPS, AND BY ADVANCING BOLD AND EQUITABLE POLICY SOLUTIONS.
Cause Areas
1
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARTNERS FOR A HUNGER FREE OREGON
$2.1M
4%
FEEDING TEXAS
$1.8M
4%
CHN NEBRASKA
$1.2M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
73
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$57.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER?
No. FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER give?
FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in California, Nebraska, and Oregon. 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 FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER make each year?
In 2024, FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $13 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER awarded grants to about 280 grantees. Recent grantees include PARTNERS FOR A HUNGER FREE OREGON, FEEDING TEXAS, and CHN NEBRASKA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER?
FOOD RESEARCH AND ACTION CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.