CHS FOUNDATION
https://WWW.CHSFOUNDATION.ORG
$40.0M
Total Assets (2021)
$12K
Total Giving (2021)
5
Grants on File (2020–2023)
$6K
Avg Grant Size
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
CHS FOUNDATION
Phone
6513556000
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 2022 data appears limited (dashed line) because the IRS transitioned its e-filing system that year and only published 2 months of XML archives.
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
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| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $12K | $37.6M | $6.5M | 2 |
| 2021 | $12K | $40.0M | $7.1M | 2 |
| 2023 | $2K | $50.2M | $10.1M | 1 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 5 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$6K
Median
$6K
Average
$5K
75th Pctl
$7K
Maximum
$7K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| NANCI LILJA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $131K |
| MEGAN WOLLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $130K |
| JON HOPKINS | BUSINESS MANAGER | $7K |
| JAMES HEINE | BUSINESS MANAGER | $3K |
| DAVE KAYSER | CHAIR | — |
| MARK FARRELL | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | — |
| KEVIN THROENER | BOARD TRUSTEE | — |
| JERRAD STROH | BOARD TRUSTEE | — |
| COURTNEY WAGNER | BOARD TRUSTEE | — |
| DAVID BECKMAN | BOARD TRUSTEE | — |
| TRACY JONES | BOARD TRUSTEE | — |
| STEVE RIEGEL | BOARD TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (5 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BERNARD | FAIRMOUNT, ND | $6,864 | 2020 ASSISTANCE | 2020 |
| JAMES BERNARD | FAIRMOUNT, ND | $6,864 | 2021 ASSISTANCE | 2021 |
| DONNA THOMPSON | FARGO, ND | $5,616 | 2020 ASSISTANCE | 2020 |
| DONNA THOMPSON | FARGO, ND | $5,616 | 2021 ASSISTANCE | 2021 |
| JAMES BERNARD | FAIRMOUNT, ND | $1,716 | 2023 ASSISTANCE | 2023 |