Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
Name of foundation
Whole Foods Market Foundation
 
% WHOLE FOODS MARKET - TAX DEP
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)550 Bowie St Attn Tax Team
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
AUSTIN, TX78703
A Employer identification number

20-2376273
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(512) 542-0959
C right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$27,645,280J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 14,395,788
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 555,294 555,294 555,294
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 446,264 446,264 446,264
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 166,199
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 347,077
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 166,199
8 Net short-term capital gain......... 0
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2,441,970   2,441,970
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 18,005,515 1,167,757 3,443,528
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0      
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 1,920,327     1,822,014
15 Pension plans, employee benefits....... 478,286     467,279
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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25,354 0 0 25,354
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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111,827 0 0 111,827
c Other professional fees (attach schedule).... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
370,676     370,676
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy.............. 60,243     60,243
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 157,391     157,391
22 Printing and publications.......... 402     402
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
1,016,446     1,016,446
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 4,140,952 0 0 4,031,632
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 11,942,085 11,942,085
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 16,083,037 0 0 15,973,717
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 1,922,478
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,167,757
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 3,443,528
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,266,474 8,629,902 8,629,902
3 Accounts receivable right arrow1,822,525
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   8,000 1,822,525 1,822,525
4 Pledges receivable right arrow1,508,950
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow   2,745,282 1,508,950 1,508,950
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow71,414
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow71,414      
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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4,880,224 		  Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15,683,903
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 8,899,980 11,961,377 27,645,280
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 103,671 0
18 Grants payable.................    
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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833 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 104,504 0
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 8,795,476 27,595,280
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 0 50,000
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 8,795,476 27,645,280
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 8,899,980 27,645,280
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
8,795,476
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
1,922,478
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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3
16,927,326
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
27,645,280
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
 
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
27,645,280
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a VNGD WELLINGTON ADML     2024-10-08
b VNGRD TTL BD MKT ADML     2024-10-08
c VNGRD EXT MKT IDX ADML     2024-10-08
d VNGRD 500 IDX ADML     2024-10-08
e VNGRD RL EST IDX ADML     2024-10-08
VNGRD TTL BD MKT ADML     2024-10-08
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
CAPITAL GAIN DIVIDENDS P    
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 50,000   41,494 8,506
b 103,345   110,851 -7,506
c 95,000   51,372 43,628
d 70,000   41,825 28,175
e 25,000   21,486 3,514
3,732   4,003 -271
      90,153
      90,153
      90,153
      90,153
      90,153
      90,153
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       8,506
b       -7,506
c       43,628
d       28,175
e       3,514
      -271
       
       
       
       
       
       
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 166,199
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3 0
Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 16,232
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 16,232
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 16,232
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 1,000
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 19,100
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld .......... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 20,100
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 3,868
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow3,868 Refundedright arrow 11  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? Click to see list of attachments
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1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. right arrow$   (2) On foundation managers.right arrow$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see list of attachments
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3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.Click to see list of attachments
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6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument? ................
6
Yes
 
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
and Part XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowAL, AK, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
b
If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
8b
Yes
 
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
9
Yes
 
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
and addresses. ...............................
10
 
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
11
 
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
12
 
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
 
Website addressright arrowWWW.WHOLEFOODSMARKETFOUNDATION.ORG
14
The books are in care ofright arrowWHOLE FOODS MARKET - TAX DEPT Telephone no.right arrow (512) 542-0959

Located atright arrow550 BOWIE STREETAUSTINTX ZIP+4right arrow787034644
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
16   No
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
country right arrow
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
1b
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? .............
1d
 
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
2b
 
 
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
right arrow20, 20, 20, 20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2024.) .....................
3b
 
 
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
 
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2024? ..
4b
 
No
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Part VI-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
Yes
No
(1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
Yes
 
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
b
If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
5b
 
No
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
5d
Yes
 
If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract? .............................
6a
 
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
6b
 
No
If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
7b
 
 
8
Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
(a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation
 (If not paid, enter
-0-) 		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
other allowances
GLENDA FLANAGAN DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
David Schwartz DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
Patricia Yost DIRECTOR, SECRETARY, & TREASUR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
Jeff Turnas DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
Brian O'Connell DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 Bowie Street
AUSTIN,TX78703
Keith Manbeck DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 Bowie Street
AUSTIN,TX78703
Jason Buechel DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
Matthew Ray DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
ALYSSA VESCIO DIRECTOR & PRESIDENT
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE ST
AUSTIN,TX78703
BYRON KENTOR DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE ST
AUSTIN,TX78703
CAROL MEDEIROS DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE ST
AUSTIN,TX78703
SCOTT COLLIER DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE ST
AUSTIN,TX78703
CATHERINE KIELY DIRECTOR
0 		0 0 0
550 BOWIE ST
AUSTIN,TX78703
2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position 		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation 		(e) Expense account,
other allowances
DANIEL ZOLTANI EXECUTIVE LEADER, FO
40.0 		153,675 42,876  
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
DIANNA PURCELL SENIOR FOUNDATION PR
40.0 		121,339 32,724  
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
JESSICA VILLANUEVA PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL
40.0 		107,537 31,610  
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
KIMBERLY HERRINGTON SENIOR FOUNDATIONS P
40.0 		139,013 51,962  
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
CLAIRE KELLY PROGRAM MANAGER
40.0 		121,403 44,525  
550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703
Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................right arrow  
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Part VII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors (continued)
3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
ZOE SO FIELD PROGRAM MGMT 120,513
272 East 7th Street Apt 5A
NEW YORK,NY10009
Stephanie Manciagli FIELD PROGRAM MGMT 107,428
2637 Leslie Dr
ATLANTA,GA30345
YVAN GATOTO FIELD PROGRAM MGMT 70,766
HAIE VIVE
COTONOU,CADJEHOUN  
BN
Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............right arrow  
Part VIII-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
1 THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO NOURISH PEOPLE AND THE PLANET BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE NUTRITION AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY 15,973,717
2  
3  
4  
Part VIII-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
1  
2  
All other program-related investments. See instructions.
3  
Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................right arrow  
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part IX
Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
1a
14,367,910
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
10,356,823
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
3,464,702
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
28,189,435
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
1e
 
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
2
0
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
3
28,189,435
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
422,842
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
27,766,593
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
1,388,330
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
 
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
 
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
 
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
 
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
 
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
 
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
6
 
7
Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
7
 
Part XI
Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
1a
15,973,717
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
1b
0
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes...............................
2
0
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
3a
0
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
3b
0
4
Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4. .......
4
15,973,717
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 0
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:2022, 2021, 2020 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023...... 0
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 0
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 0
a Applied to 2023, but not more than line 2a 0
b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)..... 		 
c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)........ 		 
d Applied to 2024 distributable amount.....  
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024.    
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 0
b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b .......... 		0
c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed...... 		 
d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions ........... 		0
e Undistributed income for 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		0
7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
be required - see instructions) ....... 		 
8 Excess distributions carryover from 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		 
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		0
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023....  
e Excess from 2024.... 0
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
2007-07-25
b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
1,388,330 1,096,785 906,273 301,140 3,692,528
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a ......... 1,180,081 932,267 770,332 255,969 3,138,649
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
line 4 for each year listed ..... 		15,964,717 14,068,906 13,966,249 14,393,288 58,393,160
d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities .......... 		         
e Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c .... 		15,964,717 14,068,906 13,966,249 14,393,288 58,393,160
3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
(1) Value of all assets ...... 27,645,280 25,398,535 27,360,212 31,509,088 111,913,115
(2) Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)		 27,645,280 25,398,535 27,360,212 31,509,088 111,913,115
b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part IX, line 6 for each year listed .. 		925,553 874,733 941,164 1,028,851 3,770,301
c “Support" alternative test—enter:
(1) Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties) .... 		14,395,788 8,770,723 9,128,927 11,095,253 43,390,691
(2) Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii).... 		10,755,238 4,858,339 4,608,593 7,374,836 27,597,006
(3) Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization		         0
(4) Gross investment income 1,167,757 877,518 704,501 847,865 3,597,641
Part XIV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
cAny submission deadlines:
dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
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Part XIV
Supplementary Information (continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
 Foundation
status of
recipient 		Purpose of grant or
contribution 		Amount
Name and address (home or business)
aPaid during the year

STATEMENT 25

VARIOUS
VARIOUS,TX99999 		    VARIOUS 11,942,085
Total .................................right arrow 3a 11,942,085
bApproved for future payment

STATEMENT 27
VARIOUS
VARIOUS,TX99999 		    VARIOUS 0
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 4,595,452
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Part XV-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1Program service revenue: (a)
Business code 		(b)
Amount 		(c)
Exclusion code 		(d)
Amount
aPROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENTS REVENUE         2,441,970
b
c
d
e
f
gFees and contracts from government agencies          
2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
investments ........... 		    14 555,294  
4 Dividends and interest from securities ....     14 446,264  
5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
aDebt-financed property......          
bNot debt-financed property.....          
6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
7 Other investment income .....          
8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
inventory ............ 		    18 166,199  
9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
11 Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) ..   1,167,757 2,441,970
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
3,609,727
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
DownArrow 		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
1 FOR PROGRAM PURPOSES, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES, PARTNERS, AND ENTERS INTO PROGRAM RELATED INVESTEMENTS WITH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT MANAGE MICRO-CREDIT PROJECTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES. TO THE EXTENT THE INVESTMENTS ARE RECOVERED BY THE FOUNDATION, RECOVERIES ARE RECOGNIZED AS RECOVERY OF LOANS REVENUE ON THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES.
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XVI
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
No
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1) Cash...................................
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Other assets.................................
1a(2)
 
No
b
Other transactions:
(1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
1b(1)
 
No
(2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
1b(2)
 
No
(3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
1b(3)
 
No
(4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
1b(4)
 
No
(5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
1b(5)
 
No
(6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
1b(6)
 
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
1c
 
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
b
If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

(a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
 
Employer identification number

20-2376273
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
1
WHOLE FOODS MARKET SERVICES INC
550 BOWIE STREET
 
AUSTIN, TX78703

$ 3,640,550


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
2
STONYFIELD FARMS
10 BURTON DRIVE
 
LONDONDERRY, NH03053

$ 90,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
3
GUAYAKI
6782 SEBASTOPOL AVENUE
 
SEBASTOPOL, CA95472

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
4
VITAL FARMS
3601 S Congress Ave Suite C100
 
AUSTIN, TX78704

$ 40,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
5
NATURE'S PATH FOODS
9100 VAN HORNE WAY
 
RICHMOND, BCV6X 1W3CA

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
6
IF YOU CARE
140 SYLVAN AVE
 
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ07632

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
7
Frontier Co-op
3021 78TH ST
 
NORWAY, IA52318

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
8
ORGANIC VALLEY
ONE ORGANIC WAY
 
LA FARGE, WI54639

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
9
Clif Bar Company
1451 66th St
 
Emeryville, CA94608

$ 100,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
10
Republic of Tea
5 Hamilton Landing
 
Novato, CA94949

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
11
Shoes for Crews
5000 T-Rex Avenue Suite 100
 
Boca Raton, FL33431

$ 378,156


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
12
Chobani
200 Lafayett Street Floor 6
 
New York, NY10012

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
13
Food Match
575 8th Ave 23rd Floor
 
New York, NY10018

$ 21,344


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
14
Health-Ade
2012 Abalone Avenue
 
Torrance, CA90501

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
15
Hormel Foods Corp
1 Hormel Place
 
Austin, MN55912

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
16
Kevita Inc
555 W Monroe St
 
Chicago, IL60661

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
17
Mad Hippie LLC
4075 N Interstate Ave
 
Portland, OR97227

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
18
PACT
2108 55th Street
 
Boulder, CO80301

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
19
Traditional Medicinals
1400 Valley House Drive Suite 120
 
Rohnert Park, CA94928

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
20
Amazon
410 Terry Ave North
 
Seattle, WA98109

$ 545,197


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
21
Gojo
One GOJO Plaza Suite 500
 
Akron, OH44311

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
22
The Kasperick Foundation
4121 Camino Del Rio South
 
San Diego, CA92169

$ 230,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
23
Lundberg
5311 Midway
 
Richvale, CA95974

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
24
Coca-Cola
5800 Granite Parkway
 
PLANO, TX75024

$ 140,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
25
Primal Kitchen
1641 S Rose Ave
 
Oxnard, CA93033

$ 100,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
26
TRUFF HOT SAUCE
18253 Gothard St
 
Huntington Beach, CA92648

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
27
ANTHONY GALLO
550 Bowie Street
 
Austin, TX78703

$ 7,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
28
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
4315 GUADALUPE ST SUITE 300
 
AUSTIN, TX78751

$ 6,075,835


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
29
MARYRUTH'S ORGANIC
1171 S ROBERTSON BLVD 148
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90035

$ 140,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
30
OLIPOP
360 GRAND AVENUE 259
 
OAKLAND, CA94610

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
31
UNILEVER
60 Lake St
 
BURLINGTON, VT05401

$ 125,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
32
CHLOE'S
1 CHATSWORTH AVE 737
 
LARCHMONT, NY10538

$ 12,500


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
33
EAT THE CHANGE
4827 BETHESDA AVE
 
BETHESDA, MD20814

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
34
FRENCH TRANSIT
7588 CENTRAL PARKE BLVD
 
MASON, OH45040

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
35
PLANET LA RECORDS
7478 HOLLYWOOD BLVD
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90046

$ 8,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
36
WILLIAMS HOPKINS FAMILY TRUST
18034 Ventura Blvd 335
 
ENCINO, CA91316

$ 11,063


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
37
AFLAC
1932 Wynnton Rd
 
Columbus, GA31999

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
38
BABYBEL
30 S Wacker Drive Suite 3000
 
Chicago, IL60606

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
39
BLACKHAWK NETWORK
3585 Atlanta Ave 3rd Floor
 
Atlanta, GA31193

$ 597,526


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
40
BURT'S BEES
210 W Pettigrew St
 
Durham, NC27701

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
41
CAL-ORGANIC FARMS
12000 Main Street
 
LAMONT, CA93241

$ 15,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
42
CHOMPS
465 Bayfront Place
 
NAPLES, FL34102

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
43
CLOVER SONOMA
1800 South McDowell Blvd
 
PETALUMA, CA94954

$ 79,077


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
44
DANONE NORTH AMERICA
1900 Cherry St
 
Louisville, CO80027

$ 40,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
45
Door Dash - Topps Digital
95 Morton Street 4th floor
 
New York, NY10014

$ 5,640


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
46
FILLO'S
PO Box 513
 
Geneva, IL60134

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
47
GUITTARD
10 Guittard Road
 
Burlingame, CA94010

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
48
HARMLESS HARVEST
1814 Franklin St Ste 100
 
Oakland, CA94612

$ 45,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
49
HORIZON ORGANIC DAIRY
12303 Airport Way Suite 200
 
Broomfield, CO80021

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
50
KIND SNACKS
1372 Broadway Midtown Station
 
New York, NY10018

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
51
LACROIX
8100 SW 10th St
 
Fort Lauderdale, FL33324

$ 95,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
52
LESSEREVIL
41 Eagle Rd
 
Danbury, CT06810

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
53
LOVE CORN
500 Barnett Place Suite 6
 
HoHoKus, NJ07423

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
54
MADEGOOD - RIVERSIDE NATURAL FOODS
2233A Sheppard Avenue
 
West North York, OntarioM9M 2Z7CA

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
55
MANITOBA HARVEST
69 Eagle Drive
 
Winnipeg, ManitobaR2R 1V4CA

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
56
MICHELE'S GRANOLA
1940 Greenspring Drive
 
Timonium, MD21093

$ 29,032


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
57
NATURE'S WAY
3480 E Mason St
 
Green Bay, WI54311

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
58
NEWMAN'S OWN
1 Morningside Dr N Suite 1
 
Westport, CT06880

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
59
NUTPODS
15900 SE Eastgate Way Suite 125
 
Bellevue, WA90008

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
60
OCEAN'S HALO
1424 Chapin Avenue Suite 3
 
Burlingame, CA94010

$ 100,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
61
ONCE UPON A FARM
2111 San Pablo Avenue
 
Berkeley, CA94702

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
62
PROMIX NUTRITION
2613 NW 24th Terrace
 
Gainesville, FL32605

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
63
PURELY ELIZABETH
3200 Carbon Place Suite 100
 
Boulder, CO80302

$ 35,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
64
QUINN SNACKS
5440 Conestoga CT
 
Boulder, CO80301

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
65
RAINER FRUIT
352 Harrison Road
 
Selah, WA98942

$ 50,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
66
RXBAR
1552 W Carroll Avenue
 
Chicago, IL60654

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
67
SELWYN JAYAKAR
550 BOWIE STREET
 
AUSTIN, TX78703

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
68
SILK
1 Maple Ave 3rd Floor
 
White Plains, NY10605

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
69
SIMPLY ORGANIC
9222 Potranco Rd 103
 
San Antonio, TX78251

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
70
SPINDRIFT
55 Chapel Street Suite 401
 
Newton, MA02458

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
71
SUJA
3831 Ocean Ranch Blvd
 
Oceanside, CA92056

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
72
SWEET NOTHINGS
715 College Avenue
 
Menlo Park, CA94025

$ 10,007


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number
20-2376273
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
73
TAZA CHOCOLATE
561 Windsor Street
 
Sommerville, MA02143

$ 10,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
74
TRIBE 9 FOODS
2901 Progress Road
 
Madison, WI53716

$ 15,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
75
UBER - TOPPS DIGITAL
95 Morton Street 4th floor
 
New York, NY10014

$ 6,762


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
76
UPFIELD VIOLIFE
433 Hackensack Avenue Suite 401
 
Hackensack, NJ07601

$ 45,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
77
WALLABY ORGANICS
110 Mezzetta Ct
 
American Canyon, CA94503

$ 20,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
78
WYMAN'S
178 Main St
 
Cherryfield, ME04622

$ 25,000


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number

20-2376273
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
1
 CONTRIBUTED SERVICES $ 3,141,431 2024-12-31
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
Whole Foods Market Foundation
  		Employer identification number

20-2376273
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 111,827     111,827

TY 2024 ContractorCompensationExpln
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Contractor Explanation
ZOE SO MONITOR AND EVALUATE EXISTING AND POTENTIAL MICRO FINANCE PROGRAMS IN AFRICA.
Stephanie Manciagli MONITOR AND EVALUATE EXISTING AND POTENTIAL MICRO FINANCE PROGRAMS IN LATIN AMERICA.

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TY 2024 DepreciationSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
Life (# of years)		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included

TY 2024 DissolutionStmt
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Dissolution Name Dissolution Address Explanation Dissolution Amount
WHOLE FOODS MARKET FOUNDATION 550 BOWIE STREET
AUSTIN,TX78703 		On January 1, 2024, Whole Kids Foundation (EIN: 45-176182) entered into a 507(b)(2) transfer in which it transferred all of its operations, assets, and liabilities to Whole Foods Market Foundation. The assets and their fair market value transferred to Whole Foods Market Foundation are as followed: Cash: $6,204,246 Pledges Receivables: $ 810,573 Investment Securities: $9,483,736 0


TY 2024 LegalFeesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
LEGAL FEES 25,354     25,354


TY 2024 OtherAssetsSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
UNDEPOSITED FUNDS 102,756   142,228
VANGUARD SHARES 4,777,468   15,541,675


TY 2024 OtherExpensesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
MEALS 10,727     10,727
COMMUNICATIONS 14,481     14,481
SUPPLIES 65,003     65,003
MISCELLANEOUS 13,039     13,039
POSTAGE & DELIVERY 2,523     2,523
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 882     882
TRAINING 8,505     8,505
MARKETING 126,540     126,540
PROCESSING FEES 3,794     3,794
BANK SERVICE CHARGE 17,385     17,385
LICENSES 48,741     48,741
EVENT EXPENSE 10,049     10,049
UNCOLLECTIBLE DONATIONS 20,000     20,000
FX GENERATED FROM PRI'S 577,857     577,857
ONLINE FUNDRAISING 89,122     89,122
FIELD OFFICER AWARD 7,798     7,798


TY 2024 OtherIncomeSchedule2
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Description Revenue And Expenses Per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income
PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENTS REVENUE 2,441,970   2,441,970


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Description Amount
UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS 428,771
TRANSFER OPERATIONS/ASSETS/LIABILITIES 16,498,555


TY 2024 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
ACCRUED EXPENSES 833 0


TY 2024 OtherProfessionalFeesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
OTHER FEES 370,676     370,676


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
Whole Foods Market Foundation
EIN:
20-2376273
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
TAXES