Fat Brands Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Fat Brands Foundation is a private foundation in beverly hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $324,800 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$324,800
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2024 was up from $239,891 the year before.
81% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $239,891 | 41 | $77,683 |
| 2024 | $324,800 | 68 | $0 |
How to apply
Fat Brands Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Fat Brands Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 33 | $161,850 |
| Georgia | 5 | $23,250 |
| Florida | 3 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $16,000 |
| Nevada | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $7,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORE Gives | Emergency funding | $10,000 |
| National Restaurant Association Educatio | Job training for youth | $10,000 |
| Marin Humane | Unrestricted donation for | $10,000 |
| No Fallen Heroes | Therapy, counseling abd 100 work & playbooks | $10,000 |
| La Mission | Residential and emergency | $10,000 |
| Three Square | 30,000 meals | $10,000 |
| The Giving Spirit | 5 kits to mothers | $8,000 |
| Step Up on Second Street | 10 welcome home kits | $7,500 |
| Pathways Youth & Family Services | Therapeutic communication | $7,000 |
| Special Needs Network | School supplies | $6,000 |
| The Gemini Foundation | Food program | $6,000 |
| Youth Business Alliance | 30 students stipends, food, | $6,000 |
| Providence Tarzana Foundation | 50 heart kits for women | $5,650 |
| Kids in Need Foundation | 40 Backpacks for children | $5,500 |
| Shaun Foundation | Girls leadership & basketball event | $5,500 |
| Reality Changers | Events | $5,200 |
| United in Harmony | Summer camp for children. | $5,000 |
| Career Sparks | Technology for remote career education program. | $5,000 |
| Ability First | Job training for diabled persons | $5,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA | Learining center furniture | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Oakland | Mobile library van | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | Classroom supplies | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D | 2 clinical trials | $5,000 |
| Covenant House Pennsylvania | Meals program | $5,000 |
| Childrens Association for Maximum Poten | Sponsor 2 campers | $5,000 |
| The ALS Association | Medical equipment | $5,000 |
| HoldYou Foundation | Food and utilities assistance | $5,000 |
| Davinci Rise | Management services | $5,000 |
| Florida Impact | Gardening supplies | $5,000 |
| Friends of Dialysis | Care kits for dialysis patients | $5,000 |
| Gales Creek Camp | Camp | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Atlana | Event transportation | $5,000 |
| Giving Kitchen | Food service workers in crisis | $5,000 |
| Global Arts | Instructors, instruments and supplies for kids | $5,000 |
| Hit Living Foundation | Pregnant mothers | $5,000 |
| Hollywood Pal | Gifts for 500 kids | $5,000 |
| Home of the Innocents | Household iteme | $5,000 |
| Imua Family Services | Pre-school construction | $5,000 |
| Inglewood Little League | Funds for softball | $5,000 |
| La Works Inc | Supplies | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Wiederhorn
- Georgina Soto
- Tuanya Reid
- Jennifer Johnston
- Erin Mandzik
- Tisha Bartlett
- Mark Avery
Questions people ask
Does Fat Brands Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fat Brands Foundation give?
$324,800 in tax year 2024, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fat Brands Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica Wiederhorn (President), Georgina Soto (Secretary), Tuanya Reid (Treasurer) and Jennifer Johnston (Founding Direct) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Fat Brands Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, food and hunger and education.