FOOD SHARE INC

Oxnard, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0018162
Regional Funder
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Oxnard, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
77-0018162
Regional Funder

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Est.

1984

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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FOOD SHARE INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives in California, having disbursed a total of $219.1K in grants to 15 grantees in 2021. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with FOOD SHARE INC can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SINCE 1984, FOOD SHARE HAS BEEN FEEDING THE HUNGRY IN VENTURA COUNTY WITH 10 MILLION MEALS ANNUALLY.
Total Funding Given

$219.1K

2021
Grantees funded
15
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$9.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
P
Peter Firestone
Board Member
M
Michael Velthoen
Board Member
L
Lysa Urban
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOOD SHARE INC?
No. FOOD SHARE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOOD SHARE INC give?
FOOD SHARE INC primarily gives to organizations located in 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 FOOD SHARE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOOD SHARE INC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9,328. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOOD SHARE INC make each year?
In 2021, FOOD SHARE INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $219 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOOD SHARE INC fund recently?
In 2024, FOOD SHARE INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include LUCHA INC, COMMUNITY ACTION OF VENTURA COUNTY INC, and RUBEN CASTRO CHARITIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOOD SHARE INC?
FOOD SHARE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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