Feeding America
Private foundation ILEIN 36-3673599
Feeding America is a private foundation based in IL (EIN 36-3673599). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $195M in grants paid across 233 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Human Services, Community Development, Healthcare. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)
From Feeding America's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from Feeding America's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the Feeding America fund?
The Feeding America is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $195M across 233 grants, concentrated in Human Services, Community Development and Healthcare.
What types of organizations does the Feeding America fund?
The Feeding America's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Human Services, Community Development and Healthcare. Recent recipients include MANNA FoodBank, Second Harvest Heartland, Second Harvest Heartland. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.
How much does the Feeding America give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2024, the Feeding America awarded about $195M across 233 grants — an average grant of about $835K and a median of about $620K.
Where does the Feeding America award grants?
The Feeding America awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.
Does the Feeding America accept unsolicited grant applications?
Like most private foundations, the Feeding America generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the Feeding America's current guidelines before reaching out.
Who are recent Feeding America grant recipients?
Recent Feeding America grant recipients include MANNA FoodBank ($5.2M); Second Harvest Heartland ($5.1M); Second Harvest Heartland ($5.1M); Golden Harvest Food Bank ($3.7M); Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina ($3.6M); El Pasoans Fighting Hunger ($3.4M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.
Example Feeding America grant recipients
A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| MANNA FoodBankNC | $5.2M |
| Second Harvest HeartlandMN | $5.1M |
| Second Harvest HeartlandMN | $5.1M |
| Golden Harvest Food BankGA | $3.7M |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North CarolinaNC | $3.6M |
| El Pasoans Fighting HungerTX | $3.4M |
| El Pasoans Fighting HungerTX | $3.4M |
| North Texas Food BankTX | $3.4M |
Based on the Feeding America's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.
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