Wonderful Community Grant Initiative file photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Yates

The Wonderful Company announced today that its $1 million Wonderful Central Valley Community Grants application period is now open, continuing the company’s co-owners Lynda and Stewart Resnick’s history of investing in communities where their employees live and work.

Over the past 10 years, the Los Angeles-based company, which has major ties to agricultural communities in the Central Valley, has awarded more than $8.5 million in grants to over 140 nonprofits and 165 schools in the San Joaquin Valley.

The Wonderful Company directly supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, education, recreation, community beautification, art and social services in the Valley.

“Many nonprofits, particularly those serving in rural communities, face an uncertain financial future in today’s environment,” said Andy Anzaldo, chief operating officer of corporate social responsibility for The Wonderful Company. “This is where private philanthropic investments like the Wonderful Community Grants program can make a crucial difference, supporting essential programs that residents and families rely on. There is no greater priority than ensuring the Central Valley remains a place where everyone can thrive.” 

The Wonderful Company and the Resnicks, along with their foundations, invest in more than $35 million annually in community development, education and health and wellness initiatives across the Valley and state.

Organizations with programs serving the rural communities of Avenal, Delano, Del Rey, Firebaugh, Lost Hills, Mendota, Sanger, Shafter and Wasco are encouraged to apply for grants.

An informational meeting will be held Thursday, July 10 at 2 p.m.; interested applicants or those interested about learning more about the process and eligibility requirements can register here.

Grant applications are due no later than midnight PDT on Aug. 31 for the 2025-26 class of Wonderful Community Grants.

Grant recipients will be announced in October.

For additional information, visit The Wonderful Company’s website or email communitygrans@wonderful.com.