How We Work

At The Potato Foundation, we are dedicated to making a tangible, lasting impact by supporting public benefit organizations (PBOs) and initiatives that align with our mission. Our approach is built on collaboration and inclusivity, ensuring that the voices of our community, especially current and former employees of Lamb Weston/Meijer VOF, play a key role in shaping the projects we support.

Financial support

We provide financial support in the form of donations to organizations and projects that address the areas we care deeply about—education, sports, culture, and health. Our funding is aimed at initiatives that enhance personal development, promote well-being, and create equal opportunities for all, regardless of background or circumstances.

The process

The process begins with current and former employees of Lamb Weston/Meijer VOF, who are encouraged to identify and propose PBOs or public benefit projects that align with our core values. These proposals are then carefully reviewed by our board, where each project is evaluated based on its potential for positive community impact and its alignment with our mission.

Transparency and fairness are at the heart of our decision-making process. Every proposal is considered with care, and our board ensures that only the most impactful and meaningful initiatives receive funding. By empowering our employees to be active participants in the foundation’s work, we create a powerful partnership between the foundation, its members, and the communities we serve.

Through this collaborative model, The Potato Foundation ensures that every project we support is a reflection of our shared vision—a society where everyone has the opportunity to grow, thrive, and contribute to a healthier, more inclusive future.

Submission Guidelines

• The Public Benefit Organization (PBO)`s efforts must be primarily focused on public benefit.
• The PBO and the persons directly involved in the PBO must meet the integrity requirements.
• A natural or legal person may not manage the PBO`s assets as if they were personal equity. Directors and policymakers cannot have majority control over the organization’s assets.
• The PBO`s assets must remain limited.
• The directors’ remuneration must be restricted to an expense allowance or a minimal attendance fee.
• An ANBI must maintain an up-to-date policy plan.
• The ANBI’s costs must be reasonable and proportionate to its expenditures.
• Upon dissolution, any remaining funds must be allocated to a public benefit objective consistent with the ANBI’s mission.
• An ANBI must comply with specific administrative obligations.
• An ANBI must publish relevant information about the PBO on its own website or on a communal website, such as one maintained by a trade organization.