FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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The Foodbank of Southern California is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, focusing on a select number of grantees each year. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
SOLICIT SURPLUS FOOD AND DISTRIBUTE THE FOOD TO NONPROFIT AGENCIES.
Cause Areas
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Food banks
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PARENTS OF WATTS WORKING W YOUTH AND ADULTS
$221.8K
93%
WILLOWBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD
$14.2K
6%
JUST CARING FOR FOLKS INC
$2K
< 1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
No. FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA give?
FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA 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 FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $7,609. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA fund recently?
In 2024, FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include PARENTS OF WATTS WORKING W YOUTH AND ADULTS, WILLOWBROOK NEIGHBORHOOD, and JUST CARING FOR FOLKS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA?
FOODBANK OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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