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THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 472975827 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE T70 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.sprouts.com
revenue
$3.0M
expenses
$3.8M
net assets
$1.3M
employees
0
volunteers
650
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORTS HEALTH AND WELLNESS RELATED CAUSES IN AREAS WHERE SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET STORES OPERATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Sprouts Farmers Market is a grocery store chain offering fresh produce, natural and organic foods, vitamins, and household essentials. The company operates physical stores and provides online ordering for delivery and curbside pickup through Instacart. It supports customer access through EBT/SNAP payments and promotes reusable containers and sustainable shopping practices.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $757K
    NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS - PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ESTABLISHING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY GARDENS IN UNDERPRIVLEGED AREAS AND DEVELOPING SCHOOL-BASED HEALTHY NUTRITION CURRICULA TO BE UTILIZED IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS MULTIPLE STATES.INCLUSIVE OF ALL PROGRAM GRANTS, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED OVER 104 GRANTS ACROSS 23 STATES.
  2. #2 $454K
    NON-PROFIT PARTNERSHIPS - THE SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES THAT PROVIDE HEALTH & NUTRITION PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 31 GRANTS UNDER THIS PROGRAM.
named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

Catering Order
Allows customers with a Sprouts account to place catering orders online or via the app.
Curbside Pickup
Allows customers to order groceries online and have a Sprouts team member deliver them to their vehicle at the store.
Delivery Service
Personal shoppers fulfill online orders and deliver groceries from local Sprouts stores to customers' doors, with options for fast or scheduled delivery.
Digital Coupons
Provides customers with a Sprouts account access to exclusive promotions and digital coupons for in-store and online savings.
Digital Coupons and Rewards
Offers monthly digital coupons and continuity rewards through the Sprouts app and website, redeemable in-store or online with a customer account.
EBT/SNAP Online Payments
Allows customers to use EBT/SNAP benefits to pay for eligible items in online orders, with a linked debit or credit card for fees and non-eligible items.
Grocery Delivery
Personal shoppers shop online orders and deliver groceries from a local Sprouts store directly to the customer's door.
Instacart+ Membership
A yearly subscription service offering free delivery and pickup on all orders over $35 made through shop.sprouts.com and Instacart.com.
SNAP/EBT Payment for Online Orders
Enables Sprouts customers to pay for online pickup and delivery orders using a valid EBT card, with a linked credit/debit card for non-EBT eligible items and fees.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Garden-Based Education Programs 17 activities
    • Building and Refreshing School and Community Gardens
      The organization builds and refreshes school and community gardens, creating outdoor learning spaces and providing access to gardening for students and educators. Since 2015, they have built over 160 such gardens.
    • Building and Refreshing School and Community Gardens
      The organization builds and refreshes school and community gardens, creating outdoor learning spaces and providing access to gardening for students and educators. Since 2015, they have built over 160 such gardens.
    • Grant Funding for Educational Programming and Gardens
      The organization awards grants to schools and nonprofit organizations, specifically providing up to $5,000 for nutrition education lessons in gardens and supporting the creation of outdoor garden spaces. Since 2015, they have awarded $18 million in grants to 430 organizations.
    • Grant Funding for Educational Programs
      Awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to support the creation of outdoor garden spaces and fund educational programming, totaling $18 million in grants to 430 organizations since 2015.
    • Grant Funding for Educational Programs
      Awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to support nutrition education lessons in gardens and other educational programming. Since 2015, $18 million in grants have been awarded to 430 organizations.
    • Grant Funding for Educational Programs
      Awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to support the creation of outdoor garden spaces and fund nutrition education programming. Since 2015, the organization has awarded $18 million in grants to 430 organizations.
    • Grantmaking for Educational Programs
      The organization awards grants of up to $5,000 to schools and nonprofit organizations to support nutrition education and the creation of outdoor garden spaces. Since 2015, they have awarded $18 million in grants to 430 organizations.
    • Hosting Virtual Garden-Based Learning Events
      The organization hosted a virtual garden-based learning event in 2021, featuring lessons led by students from across the country.
    • Hosting Virtual Garden-Based Learning Events
      The organization hosts virtual garden-based learning events, such as the one in 2021 that featured lessons led by students from across the country.
    • Nutrition Education Programs
      Provides nutrition education to students through school-based gardening and cooking programs, reaching 3 million students since 2015 and funding over 12 million hours of education.
    • Nutrition Education Programs
      Provides nutrition education to students through school-based gardening and cooking programs, reaching 3 million students since 2015 and funding over 12 million hours of education.
    • Providing Nutrition Education
      The organization champions school-based gardening and cooking programs, providing nutrition education to students. Since 2015, they have provided 3 million students with nutrition education and funded over 12 million hours of such education.
    • Providing Nutrition Education
      The organization provides nutrition education to students through school-based programs and supports these lessons with grants. Since 2015, they have provided 3 million students with nutrition education and funded over 12 million hours of education.
    • School and Community Garden Construction
      Builds and refreshes school and community gardens, including outdoor learning spaces, with the help of volunteers, providing access to gardening and nutrition education for students and educators. Since 2015, 160 gardens have been built or refreshed.
    • School and Community Garden Construction
      Builds and refreshes school and community gardens, including outdoor learning spaces, with the help of volunteers, providing access to gardening and nutrition education for students and educators. Since 2015, the organization has built over 160 such gardens.
    • Virtual Garden-Based Learning Events
      Hosts virtual garden-based learning events, such as the one in 2021 featuring student-led lessons, to expand access to educational content.
    • Volunteer Engagement for Garden Building
      The organization engages volunteers, including team members, parents, and community members, to build and maintain school gardens. Over 600 volunteers have donated 2,400 service hours to build gardens, and over 1,000 team members have completed more than 4,000 service hours on various projects.
  • Fresh Produce Distribution for Vulnerable Populations 2 activities
    • Donating Fresh Produce
      The organization has donated over 1 million pounds of fresh produce.
    • Fresh Produce Donations
      Donates over 1 million pounds of fresh produce, contributing to community health and food access.
  • Vaccination Access and Education Services 1 activity
    • Food Safety Recalls and Withdrawals
      Initiates product recalls and withdrawals for food items due to potential contamination or mislabeling, such as E.coli, Salmonella, Listeria, or gluten content, impacting specific stores or regions.
  • Farmers Market Food Assistance Programs 1 activity
    • SNAP EBT Acceptance
      Accepts SNAP benefits via EBT card for online pickup and delivery orders, increasing access to groceries for eligible individuals.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Learning Garden Program Support
      Offers ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools.
    • Professional Development and Support for Learning Gardens
      Offers ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools and communities.
    • Professional Development and Support for Learning Gardens
      Offers ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools.
    • Professional Development for Learning Garden Programs
      The organization provides ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools and communities.
    • Supporting Learning Garden Programs
      The organization offers ongoing professional development and one-on-one support to help sustain learning garden programs in schools.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3.02M
Contributions & grants$3.02M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.80M
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$161K
Grants paid out$3.27M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.69M
Cash$2.61M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.44M
Net assets$1.25M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LYNDSEY WAUGH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $161K
board members · 4
  • DENISE PAULONIS — PRESIDENT (THRU 9/21)
  • GIL PHIPPS — DIRECTOR
  • KRISTEN BLUM — CHAIRMAN
  • LAWRENCE MOLLOY — PRESIDENT (BEGAN 9/21)
relationships · 30

who they work with

  • Angel City Football Club Partner — Collaborates to re-allocate 10% of sponsorship value to benefit the Los Angeles community, refreshing school gardens and donating produce.
  • Charles R. Hadley Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Danbrook Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Durant Road Middle School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Edna Hinman Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • FDA Government — Issued an advisory regarding potential E.coli contamination in Raw Farm raw cheddar cheeses, leading to a product withdrawal.
  • Fanny Jackson Coppin School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Forwood Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Instacart Partner — Partners with Instacart to fulfill and support delivery and curbside pickup orders.
  • James Lawson High School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Kearny Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Lilburn Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • MC Cash Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Mary W. Jackson Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Mayfair Laboratory School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Mill Creek Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Mitchell Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Monarch Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Norwood Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Ponderosa Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Santa Fe Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Spring & Mulberry Partner — Initiated a recall on their Mint Leaf Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bar due to potential Salmonella contamination.
  • Terraset Elementary School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • The Ambriola Company Partner — Initiated a Class I recall on select lots of their 4oz Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano due to the potential of Listeria.
  • The Crossroads School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Thomas H. Dudley Family School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • West County Mandarin School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Winnetonka High School Partner — Recipient of a new or refreshed learning garden.
  • Young Men’s Service League Partner — Partnered to build a new school garden at Solar Preparatory in Henderson, Texas.