Means Database Inc
Means Database Inc
Means Database Inc
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Means Database Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to food recovery, having paid a total of $113.5 million in grants to 142 grantees in 2024. The organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Means Database Inc can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
See Schedule O.
Cause Areas
1
Food aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FARM SHARE INC
$26.7M
23%
HANDS OF HOPE ILLINOIS
$11.8M
10%
EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER
$7.9M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
108
Median 1st year grant
$0
Median 2nd year grant
$252.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Means Database Inc?
No. Means Database Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Means Database Inc give?
Means Database Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Florida, Texas, and Illinois. 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 Means Database Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Means Database Inc fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $0. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Means Database Inc make each year?
In 2024, Means Database Inc awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $113.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Means Database Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Means Database Inc awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include FARM SHARE INC, HANDS OF HOPE ILLINOIS, and EL PASOANS FIGHTING HUNGER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Means Database Inc?
Means Database Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.