CHS Foundation
EIN 416025858 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$26.4M
395 grants · $6.6M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$10K
typical small grants · $5K–$22K
grant size
47%
supporter · 69/147 multi-year
repeat
$50.2M
Assets (2023)
147
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHS FOUNDATION
Phone
(651) 355-6000
Deadlines
IF APPLICABLE, SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE DISCLOSED IN THE APPLICATION
How to Apply
APPICANTS MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST ONLINE. WRITTEN REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED, BUT NOT ENCOURAGED.
Restrictions
CHS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT INVEST IN THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE, COOPERATIVE BUSINESS AND RURAL AMERICA. EACH APPLICATION IS REVIEWED INDIVIDUALLY. THE MAJORITY OF FUNDING AND FOCUS IS PLACED ON SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS. ALL GRANT AWARDS ARE ON A YEAR-ROUND CYCLE, WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS. THE CHS FOUNDATION COOPERATIVE EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM, WHICH IS A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM THAT FOCUSED ON INVESTING IN PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF COOPERATIVE BUSINESS THROUGH EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE. APPLICATIONS FOR THAT PROGRAM ARE ACCEPTED, ANNUALLY, FROM JANUARY TO LATE FEBRUARY, WITH ANNOUNCEMENTS IN APRIL. THE CHS UNIVERSITY PARTNER COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS AGRICULTURE-FOCUSED PROJECTS AT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, ACCEPTS APPLICATIONS ANNUALLY FROM APRIL TO JUNE, WITH ANNOUNCEMENTS IN THE FALL.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $7.5M | $37.6M | $6.5M | 110 |
| 2021 | $5.2M | $40.0M | $7.1M | 94 |
| 2022 | $5.4M | $41.2M | $14.9M | 101 |
| 2023 | $8.3M | $50.2M | $10.1M | 90 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 395 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$10K
Average
$67K
75th Pctl
$22K
Maximum
$2.9M
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
2.0% of US grants
· Rank #16 of 30 states
$366K across
8 grants
2 of 254 counties
Top 2 counties
- 1 Randall
- 2 Dallas
Officers & Directors
DK
Dave Kayser
4+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
KT
Kevin Throener
3 yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
MW
Megan Wolle
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
NL
Nanci Lilja
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
CW
Courtney Wagner
2 yrs
Board Trustee
DB
David Beckman
2 yrs
Board Trustee
JH
Jim Heine
Business Manager
JH
JON Hopkins
2 yrs
Business Manager
Grants Awarded (395 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National FFA Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $2,860,000 | NATIONAL FFA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | 2023 |
| National FFA Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $2,700,000 | NATIONAL FFA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | 2020 |
| National FFA Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $1,430,000 | NATIONAL FFA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | 2023 |
| National FFA Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $1,350,000 | NATIONAL FFA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | 2020 |
| National FFA Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,350,000 | NATIONAL FFA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | 2021 |
| National FFA Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | $1,350,000 | NATIONAL FFA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE | 2022 |
| Discovery Education Inc | Charlotte, NC | $500,000 | CHS FOUNDATION/DISCOVERY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP | 2020 |
| National 4-H Council | Chevy Chase, MD | $500,000 | 4-H EQUITY LEADERS / TRUE LEADERS IN EQUITY PROJECT | 2021 |
| National 4-H Council | Chevy Chase, MD | $500,000 | 4-H EQUITY LEADERS / TRUE LEADERS IN EQUITY PROJECT | 2021 |
| National 4-H Council | Washington, DC | $500,000 | 4-H POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EVENTS: GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DEI LEADERS | 2023 |
| National 4-H Council | Washington, DC | $500,000 | 4-H POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT EVENTS: GROWING THE NEXT GENERATION OF DEI LEADERS | 2023 |
| National 4-H Council | Chevy Chase, MD | $500,000 | 4-H EQUITY LEADERS / TRUE LEADERS IN EQUITY PROJECT | 2022 |
| Northwest Foundation Inc | Maryville, MO | $362,634 | SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT FOR AGRIBUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING | 2022 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | $342,500 | THE MINNESOTA MODEL FOR AGRISCIENCE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION | 2021 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Moscow, ID | $272,676 | EXPANDING CAPACITY AND ACCESSIBILITY FOR PRECISION AGRICULTURE INNOVATION, ADOPTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT | 2020 |
| Agriculture Future of America Inc | Liberty, MO | $265,000 | 2023 AFA PROGRAM SUPPORT AND GROWTH PARTNERSHIP | 2023 |
| Agriculture Future of America Inc | Kansas City, MO | $265,000 | 2022 AFA PROGRAM SUPPORT AND GROWTH PARTNERSHIP | 2022 |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | $256,870 | PRECISION AGRONOMY TEACHING HUB (PATH): EDUCATION THROUGH SMART FARM INTEGRATION AND TRAINING | 2023 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | $256,723 | STUDENT DRIVEN PRECISION AG TOOLS FOR SUSTAINING CROP WATER RESOURCES AND SOIL HEALTH | 2021 |
| Discovery Education Inc | Charlotte, NC | $250,000 | CHS FOUNDATION/DISCOVERY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP | 2020 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | Norfolk, NE | $250,000 | NORTHEAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE MOBILE PRECISION AGRICULTURE LAB | 2020 |
| Discovery Education | Charlotte, NC | $250,000 | CHS FOUNDATION/DISCOVERY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP | 2021 |
| Discovery Education Inc | Charlotte, NC | $250,000 | COOPERATIVE MINDS: CHS FOUNDATION + DISCOVERY EDUCATION | 2023 |
| Discovery Education Inc | Charlotte, NC | $250,000 | COOPERATIVE MINDS: CHS FOUNDATION + DISCOVERY EDUCATION | 2023 |
| North Dakota State University | Fargo, ND | $250,000 | ENHANCING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PRECISION AGRICULTURE PRACTITIONERS | 2022 |
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