Feeding America
Feeding America
Chicago, IL, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
36-3673599
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Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
Feeding America
Chicago, IL, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
36-3673599
•
•
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
LGBTQ+ Led
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Feeding America is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Texas, California, and Florida, having distributed a total of $195.2 million across 298 grantees in 2024. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based funding model that operates by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in collaboration with partner food banks, policymakers, supporters, and the communities we serve.
Cause Areas
2
Food banks
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
$136.6M
3%
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC
$125.8M
2%
FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC
$111.4M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
234
Median 1st year grant
$84.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$137K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Feeding America?
No. Feeding America does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Feeding America give?
Feeding America primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Florida. 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 Feeding America’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Feeding America fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $85 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Feeding America make each year?
In 2024, Feeding America awarded about 230 grants, totaling nearly $195.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Feeding America fund recently?
In 2024, Feeding America awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF CENTRAL FLORIDA INC, and FEEDING AMERICA TAMPA BAY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Feeding America?
Feeding America does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.