C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Historical FunderSioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 68-0599299 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$4M
Organizations funded87
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$26M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RACHEL SCHWALBACH |
|---|---|
| Address | 14701 CHARLSON ROAD SUITE 1750, EDEN PRAIRIE MN 55347 |
| Phone | 9526833432 |
| Form and materials | THE C.H. ROBINSON FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT OUR COMMUNITIES CONTINUE TO BE GREAT PLACES TO LIVE AND WORK, AND THROUGH OUR EMPLOYEE MATCH PROGRAMS AND GRANTS, WE PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITIES. VISIT OUR FOUNDATION GIVING PAGE AT HTTPS://WWW.CHROBINSON.COM/EN-US/ABOUT-US/CORPORATE-RESPONSIBILITY/COMMUNITY /FOUNDATION-GIVING/ FOR MORE INFORMATION. IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT US AT GRANSCONNECT-SUPPORT@YOURCAUSE.COM. |
| Deadlines | ANNUALLY - MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | VISIT OUR FOUNDATION GIVING PAGE AT HTTPS://WWW.CHROBINSON.COM/EN-US/ABOUT-US/CORPORATE-RESPONSIBILITY/COMMUNITY /FOUNDATION-GIVING/ FOR MORE INFORMATION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | Various charities | $2,689,229 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Minneapolis, MN | Scholar awards | $248,592 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Bikems 150 2024 & 2025 | $150,500 |
| E4e Relief LLC | Charlotte, NC | Fund id 4122 | $75,000 |
| Solar Impulse Foundation | Lausanne, SZ | Sustainability in travel & logistics | $75,000 |
| Stichting Smart Freight Centre | Amsterdam, NL | Cirriculum for learning academy | $75,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Mn & dakotas region | $40,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | Edina, MN | Transportation program & family fund | $35,000 |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Florida disaster fund | $35,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Student visionaires campaign & general operating | $33,173 |
| American Logistics Aid Network | Auburndale, FL | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Trio Animal Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $24,500 |
| Macphail Center for Music | Minneapolis, MN | Arts and culture | $20,000 |
| Und Alumni Association and Foundation | Grand Forks, ND | Freeman family scholarship | $20,000 |
| Black Men Teach | Saint Paul, MN | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | Earth week employee-directed funding | $15,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | Fund-A-Cure | $15,000 |
| One Tree Planted Inc | Shelburne, VT | Earth week tree planted | $15,000 |
| Operation Underground Railroad Inc | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Department of Public Transformation | Granite Falls, MN | Board retreat | $11,000 |
| Mujeres Latinas En Accion Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $10,500 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Twin Cities | Saint Paul, MN | Kids gala | $10,000 |
| Earth Day Network Inc | Washington, DC | Earth week employee-directed funding | $10,000 |
| Minnesota Children's Museum | Saint Paul, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| St Christopher Truckers Development & Relief Fund Inc | Knoxville, TN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| The Bond Between (Secondhand Hounds) | Minnetonka, MN | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | Beyond the classroom scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Malala Fund | Washington, DC | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Youth Guidance | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| My Very Own Bed | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Visit Org Philanthropic Foundation | New York, NY | Various charities | $5,850 |
| Apics Supply Chain Council Inc | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Caring for Cats Inc | North St Paul, MN | Sponsor a cat program | $5,000 |
| Catherine Cook School | Chicago, IL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Cc United Soccer Club Inc | Chanhassen, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Church of the Resurrection Foundation | Leawood, KS | Bookmobile program | $5,000 |
| Delta Sigma Theta Sorority | Minneapolis, MN | Educational development | $5,000 |
| Equality Pathways to Potential | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | Washington, DC | Earth week employee-directed funding | $5,000 |
| Hopkins High School Baseball Diamond Club | Minnetonka, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Lake Travis Tennis Association | Austin, TX | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Leadersup | Los Angeles, CA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Mn Community Measurement | Roseville, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Mtbtp Gives Back | Westerville, OH | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Okra Project Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Operation Wetvet Inc | Miami, FL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| People Pets Places | Minneapolis, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Ranch - Teammates for Life | Duluth, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| River Giver Run | Mchenry, IL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Transportation Intermediaries Assn Institute for Research & Education | Alexandria, VA | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Foundation Inc | Eau Claire, WI | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Veap | Bloomington, MN | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Western Saddle Clubs Association Inc | Belgrade, MN | Scholarship program, adaptive riding classes, & general | $5,000 |
| Ann Arbor Marathi Mandal - A2mm | Saline, MI | General operating fund | $3,750 |
Showing the 60 largest of 87 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,959,094 | 87 |
| 2023 | $3,536,981 | 96 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349103175
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 68-0599299
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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