Spartannash Foundation
The SpartanNash Foundation is the corporate foundation of SpartanNash (Byron Center, MI) focused on Hunger, Heroes and Hope and awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit partners. The foundation page provides grantmaking information, a downloadable grant application, contact email, and lists officers/board trustees.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A 501(c)(3) delivering food-security programs or operating a food bank/pantry, preferably with presence or partnerships in Michigan or other states where SpartanNash grants have appeared, and able to manage modest program grants.
Good Fit
- • Primary mission focused on fighting hunger or food distribution.
- • Program presence in Michigan or in states listed among prior grantees.
- • Capacity to use modest grants (many awards under $10K, some larger awards exist).
- • Existing relationship or prior demonstration of partnership with corporate donors or local SpartanNash operations.
Geography
Grants are spread across roughly 18 states, showing multi-state reach, but about half of 2024 dollars were concentrated in Michigan so the footprint is regional with national touchpoints rather than fully national.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of independent nonprofits each year (128 recipients in 2024 and 145–167 in prior years), indicating a broad and diverse recipient set even though many grantees are repeat partners.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees are added (12 new recipients in 2024 and 30 in 2023) and a public application form/email is available, but the majority of dollars go to returning partners and the foundation’s materials indicate preselection, so entry for unfamiliar applicants appears plausible but selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
