Waste Not Inc

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Waste Not Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals, making it essential for nonprofits to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to engage with them. With a commitment to supporting a diverse range of grantees, Waste Not Inc has partnered with 81 organizations as of 2024.
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Mission Statement
Waste Not cultivates sustainable food systems that help people and the planet flourish.
Cause Areas
4
Health
Agriculture
Food aid
Agriculture, fishing and forestry
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE SALVATION ARMY
RCH PALOS VRD, CA
$450.9K
17%
TLC TRANSITIONAL LIVING COMMUNITIES
Mesa, AZ
$392.9K
15%

DIOCESAN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DIOCESE PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
$169.7K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
82
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$0
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Waste Not Inc?
No. Waste Not Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Waste Not Inc give?
Waste Not Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, California, and Tennessee. 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 Waste Not Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Waste Not Inc fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7,533. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did Waste Not Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Waste Not Inc awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include THE SALVATION ARMY, TLC TRANSITIONAL LIVING COMMUNITIES, and DIOCESAN COUNCIL FOR THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL DIOCESE PHOENIX. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Waste Not Inc?
Waste Not Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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