BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / California / California Association of Food Banks

California Association of Food Banks

Oakland, California  ·  EIN 680392816  ·  Private foundation

Based in Oakland, California, California Association of Food Banks has awarded $28.4M across 284 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to San Diego Hunger Coalition. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$50.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.7M
Total assets
284
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What California Association of Food Banks funds

California Association of Food Banks's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for California Association of Food Banks, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
San Diego Hunger Coalition
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
San Diego, CA$2.2M2023
San Diego Hunger Coalition
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
San Diego, CA$935K2024
San Diego Hunger Coalition
FIGHT HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
San Diego, CA$843K2020
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
FIGHT HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA$779K2020
San Diego Hunger Coalition
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
San Diego, CA$755K2022
Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Torrance, CA$531K2023
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
FIGHT HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
San Jose, CA$479K2020
Central California Food Bank
FIGHT HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Fresno, CA$451K2020
Community Alliance With Family Farmers
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Davis, CA$448K2024
Fresh Approach
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Concord, CA$446K2024
Maternal and Child Health Access
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Los Angeles, CA$418K2023
Food Bank of Southern California
FIGHT HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Long Beach, CA$396K2020
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Concord, CA$382K2023
Community Action Partnership of Kern
FIGHT HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Bakersfield, CA$371K2020
Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation
TO END HUNGER IN CALIFORNIA
Torrance, CA$371K2022

California Association of Food Banks giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$68K
2018$198K
2019$378K
2020$10.0M
2022$4.2M
2023$7.9M
2024$5.7M

How to apply for funding from California Association of Food Banks

California Association of Food Banks's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cafoodbanks.org.

Is California Association of Food Banks the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what California Association of Food Banks has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about California Association of Food Banks

Does California Association of Food Banks accept grant applications?
California Association of Food Banks's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does California Association of Food Banks fund?
California Association of Food Banks's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include San Diego Hunger Coalition, San Diego Hunger Coalition, San Diego Hunger Coalition. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does California Association of Food Banks give in grants?
California Association of Food Banks reported $50.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $28.4M over 284 grants.
Where is California Association of Food Banks located?
California Association of Food Banks is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680392816.
How can I find foundations similar to California Association of Food Banks?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like California Association of Food Banks, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like California Association of Food Banks

Foundations similar to California Association of Food Banks

Other California grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from California Association of Food Banks's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with California Association of Food Banks. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.