Food From Friends Inc
Preselected recipients only
Food From Friends Inc is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,586 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $31,586 and the largest $31,586. 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$31,586
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$31,586
- Largest grant$31,586
- Assets$33,589
Giving in 2024 was up from $11,602 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,298 | 1 | $0 |
| 2023 | $11,602 | 1 | $36,486 |
| 2024 | $31,586 | 1 | $33,589 |
How to apply
Food From Friends Inc 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.
What Food From Friends Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $31,586 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | 1,500 weekend food bags to students in the firestone park area; 1,150 thanksgiving food bags to barber, leggett, and voris schools; 1,150 christmas food bags to voris, leggett, sam salem, and rimer schools; 20 complete thanksgiving dinners to families in need; $2,500 in emergency food gift cards to akron public school families in need; children's books regarding food insecurity distributed to local elementary schools; winter clothing and essentials to akron public school students; 6 boxes of laundry supplies. | $31,586 |
Officers and trustees
- Cheryl Venarge
- David Venarge
- Jennifer Disalvo
Questions people ask
Does Food From Friends Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Food From Friends Inc give?
$31,586 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $31,586.
Who runs Food From Friends Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Cheryl Venarge (Director & President), David Venarge (Director & Secretary) and Jennifer Disalvo (Director & Treasurer).
What does Food From Friends Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and food and hunger.