BGBESPOKE GRANTSFind your funders free →
Grant funders / Massachusetts / The Food Bank of Western

The Food Bank of Western

Chicopee, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 042751023  ·  Private foundation

The Food Bank of Western is a private foundation based in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $26.3M in grants paid and $57.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 104 individual grants from this funder — $1.9M awarded across 2022–2025 — including its support for food & agriculture. Below is its full funding profile.

$26.3M
Annual giving (FY2025)
$57.6M
Total assets
104
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What The Food Bank of Western funds

The Food Bank of Western's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Food Bank of Western, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Food Bank Support Corporation
SUPPORT FOR NEW FACILITY BEING BUILT
Hatfield, MA$1.2M2022
Northampton Survival Center
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Northampton, MA$41K2024
Franklin County Community Meals Program
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Orange, MA$34K2024
Community Action
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Greenfield, MA$20K2024
Easthampton Community Center
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Easthampton, MA$19K2024
One Call Away Inc
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Southwick, MA$17K2024
United Way of Pioneer Valley
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Springfield, MA$16K2024
Clinical & Support Options Inc
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Springfield, MA$16K2023
United Way of Pioneer Valley
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Springfield, MA$15K2023
Christian Center of Pittsfield
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Pittsfield, MA$15K2024
Martin Luther King Jr Family Services Inc
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Springfield, MA$15K2024
Gray House Inc
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Springfield, MA$14K2024
Amherst Survival Center
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Amherst, MA$13K2024
Berkshire Food Project
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
North Adams, MA$12K2024
The Salvation Army Operating Through Its Holyoke Corps
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY; CASH TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
Holyoke, MA$11K2023

The Food Bank of Western giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$1.2M
2023$159K
2024$344K
2025$123K

How to apply for funding from The Food Bank of Western

The Food Bank of Western'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 foodbankwma.org.

Is The Food Bank of Western the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what The Food Bank of Western 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 The Food Bank of Western

Does The Food Bank of Western accept grant applications?
The Food Bank of Western'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 The Food Bank of Western fund?
The Food Bank of Western's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include The Food Bank Support Corporation, Northampton Survival Center, Franklin County Community Meals Program. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Food Bank of Western give in grants?
The Food Bank of Western reported $26.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2025). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 104 grants.
Where is The Food Bank of Western located?
The Food Bank of Western is based in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 042751023.
How can I find foundations similar to The Food Bank of Western?
Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like The Food Bank of Western, 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 The Food Bank of Western

Foundations similar to The Food Bank of Western

Other Massachusetts grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from The Food Bank of Western'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 The Food Bank of Western. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.