Chipotle Cultivate Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewport Beach, California · EIN 45-2606186 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$401K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$801K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $130,754.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UC Davis Foundation | Davis, CA | Scholarship and grant support | $189,935 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | General support | $130,754 |
| Givinga Foundation Inc | Wellesley, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation | Westminster, CO | Scholarship and grant support | $30,000 |
| Ecocenter Inc | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Culinary Institute of America | Hyde Park, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Randalls Island Park Alliance Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Wild Inc | Bronx, NY | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,689 | 8 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349101421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2606186
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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