CHS Foundation (Formerly Cenex Harvest States Foundation)

EIN: 41-6025858

Grant Information

Purpose/Mission

The CHS Foundation is funded by charitable gifts from CHS. We are committed to making a lasting, measurable impact on rural America and agriculture industry through investments that develop ag leaders for lifelong success. Together with our partners, we are igniting innovation and driving excellence in agriculture education, cultivating high-impact programs for rural youth and accelerating potential for careers in agriculture. 
 

Sample grants

Iowa State University Foundation, traveling exhibit, $200,000; Iowa State University Foundation, university partner program, $22,000; Black Hawk East College Foundation, Galva, IL, $10,000; Counties of Winona & Olmsted, St. Charles, MN, $1000; Harrisburg School District 41-2, Harrisburg, SD, $1000; Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation, Bloomington, IL, Lake Area Technical College Foundation, Watertown, SD, $8,000; Mitchell Technical Institute Foundation, Mitchell, SD, $10,000. 

Application info

Applications should be addressed to: 
CHS Foundation
5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Telephone: 1-800-814-0506. 

Information about funding opportunities is on the Stewardship page of the website. Applicants may submit a request online. Written requests are accepted but not encouraged.

If applicable, application deadlines are disclosed on the application. 

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.
Trustees

Dave Kayser (Chariman)

Mark Farrell (Vice-Chairman/Secretary)

Megan Wolle (Executive Director)

Jon Hopkins (Business Manager)

Financials

Date of latest financial data
Dec 2023

Contact

Phone
(651) 355-6000
Fax
(651) 355-5073
Address

5500 Cenex Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
United States

Grant classification
NTEE classification
Areas of interest