Feeding the Future Inc
Preselected recipients only
Feeding the Future Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $291,110 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $58,810. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$291,110
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$58,810
- Assets$89,893
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $198,876 the year before.
30% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $305,650 | 43 | $26,616 |
| 2024 | $198,876 | 33 | $40,229 |
| 2025 | $291,110 | 37 | $89,893 |
How to apply
Feeding the Future 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Feeding the Future Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 14 | $145,366 |
| Georgia | 7 | $59,072 |
| Kentucky | 5 | $32,010 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $25,164 |
| Alabama | 6 | $23,716 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,341 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,441 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Area Food Bank Inc | End Childhood Hunger | $58,810 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Middle Tennessee | End Childhood Hunger | $36,550 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $25,305 |
| Food Bank Northwest Louisiana | food bank | $15,322 |
| Pack | feeding Kids | $12,722 |
| Food Bank of North Alabama | End Childhood Hunger | $10,543 |
| TriState Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $9,823 |
| Feeding America Kentuckys Heartland | End Childhood Hunger | $9,643 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee | End Childhood Hunger | $8,742 |
| Second Harvest NOLA Acadiana | End Childhood Hunger | $7,842 |
| Food Bank of Northeast Georgia | End Childhood Hunger | $6,942 |
| Manna Cafe | End kids hunger | $6,942 |
| Go Pantry | End Childhood Hunger | $6,582 |
| Feeding the Valley Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $6,222 |
| Putnam Education Partnership | End Childhood Hunger | $6,000 |
| Feeding the Gulf Coast | End Childhood Hunger | $5,502 |
| McNairy County Family Resource Center | tornado relief | $5,000 |
| The Bethlehem Center | food assistance | $4,800 |
| College of Education Foundation TN Tech | End Childhood Hunger | $4,000 |
| Community RFD | End Childhood Hunger | $3,881 |
| Middle Georgia Community Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $3,881 |
| Dare to Care Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $3,881 |
| Lincoln Food Pantry | End Childhood Hunger | $3,521 |
| The Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $3,341 |
| St Lukes Food Pantry | End Childhood Hunger | $3,341 |
| Highland Elementary School | end kids hunger | $2,500 |
| Bulldog Pantry | End Childhood Hunger | $2,441 |
| Hands of Mercy Outreach Center | End Childhood Hunger | $2,081 |
| Americas Second Harvest Co GA | End Childhood Hunger | $2,000 |
| Hardin County Jesus Cares | End Childhood Hunger | $2,000 |
| Food Bank of NE Louisiana | food bank | $2,000 |
| The Well Outreach | food assistance | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest of So Georgia | End Childhood Hunger | $2,000 |
| Wiregrass Areas Food Bank | End Childhood Hunger | $2,000 |
| St Marys Episcopal Church | food assistance | $2,000 |
| TMCA of Metro Chattanooga | food assistance | $800 |
| Florence First Assembly | food pantry | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- Greg McCall
- Tom Mayberry
- Peggy Russell
- C J Recher
- Al Recher
- Tracy Holl
Questions people ask
Does Feeding the Future Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Feeding the Future Inc give?
$291,110 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Feeding the Future Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Greg McCall (Vice President), Tom Mayberry (Treasurer), Peggy Russell (Secretary) and C J Recher (Business Manager) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Feeding the Future Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and education.