Chs Foundation
Historical FunderInver Grove Heights, Minnesota · EIN 41-6025858 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$5.7M
Organizations funded92
Typical grant$14,000
Total assets$65.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $32,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHS FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 5500 CENEX DRIVE, INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN 55077 |
| Phone | 6513556000 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS MAY SUBMIT A REQUEST ONLINE. WRITTEN REQUESTS ARE ACCEPTED, BUT NOT ENCOURAGED. |
| Deadlines | IF APPLICABLE, SUBMISSION DEADLINES ARE DISCLOSED IN 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. |
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
90% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Ffa Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | National ffa partnership for the future | $1,430,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Hunger relief | $1,000,000 |
| Discovery Education Inc | Charlotte, NC | Cooperative minds: chs foundation + discovery education | $275,000 |
| Agriculture Future of America | Liberty, MO | 2024-26 afa program support and growth partnership | $272,500 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Moscow, ID | Unearthing potential: cultivating tomorrows agricultural soil scientists | $262,136 |
| Lake Area Technical College Foundation | Watertown, SD | Latc commodity risk management lab | $229,361 |
| Progressive Agriculture Foundation | Birmingham, AL | Progressive agriculture safety day | $160,000 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Cultivate access | $154,307 |
| Agrisafe Network Inc | Covington, LA | Building capacity for a healthier agricultural workforce | $150,000 |
| National Agriculture in the Classroom | Cabot, AR | 2026 national agriculture in the classroom support | $105,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Bozeman, MT | Grow scholars - growth through research opportunities and work | $97,369 |
| Missouri State University Foundation | Springfield, MO | Ag education expansion: agriculture technology certificate | $89,679 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation | Fargo, ND | 2025/26 university partner program | $83,333 |
| Lake Region Community College Foundation of Devils Lake | Devils Lake, ND | Lrsc ag +2 | $75,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | Growing the future nurturing digital agriculture students | $65,000 |
| National Farmers Union Foundation | Washington, DC | Nfu cooperative and online education | $55,000 |
| Friends of Bassett Inc | Cooperstown, NY | National rops rebate program | $50,000 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | Norfolk, NE | Agricultural excellence in remote inspection and spraying (aeris) | $45,231 |
| National Farmers Union Foundation | Washington, DC | Nfu general education and leadership | $40,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | 2025/26 university partner program | $33,685 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Lincoln, NE | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | Ames, IA | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | Manhattan, KS | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| Montana State University Foundation | Bozeman, MT | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| North Dakota State University Foundation | Fargo, ND | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| Oklahoma State University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| South Dakota State University Foundation | Brookings, SD | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| University of Idaho Foundation Inc | Moscow, ID | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| University of Wisconsin River Falls Foundation | River Falls, WI | 2025/26 university partner program | $32,000 |
| Wisconsin Farmers Union Foundation Inc | Chippewa Fls, WI | Nourishing in nature: 2025 wisconsin farmers union camp | $32,000 |
| Cooperative Education Corporation | Great Falls, MT | Developing future leaders | $25,000 |
| Farmers Union Foundation | Saint Paul, MN | Minnesota farmers union summer leadership camp programs | $25,000 |
| South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation | Huron, SD | Empowering cooperatives | $25,000 |
| Association of Cooperative Educator | Minneapolis, MN | Agcoop virtual accelerator | $22,500 |
| University of Illinois Foundation | Urbana, IL | 2025/26 university partner program | $22,000 |
| West Texas a & M University Foundation | Canyon, TX | 2025/26 university partner program | $22,000 |
| Ind School District 261 | Ashby, MN | Chs foundation teacher grant | $20,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Farmers Union Educational and Charitable | Denver, CO | Cooperative leadership youth program | $19,767 |
| American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture | Washington, DC | Collegiate farm bureau discussion meet | $18,000 |
| American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture | Washington, DC | Collegiate farm bureau discussion meet | $18,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Commodity challenge | $17,000 |
| Madison Consolidated Schools | Madison, IN | Chs foundation teacher grant | $15,000 |
| Big Bend Community College Foundation | Moses Lake, WA | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Fox Valley Technical College Foundation Inc | Appleton, WI | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Lake Area Technical College Foundation | Watertown, SD | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Lake Region Community College Foundation of Devils Lake | Devils Lake, ND | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Mitchell Technical Institute Foundation | Mitchell, SD | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Northeast Community College Foundation | Norfolk, NE | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Redlands Community College | El Reno, OK | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Ridgewater College Foundation | Willmar, MN | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| The Bismarck State College Foundation | Bismarck, ND | 2025/26 university partner program | $14,000 |
| Agriculture and Forestry Education Foundation | Spokane, WA | Agforestry leadership program - class 45 - module 3: leadership and systems thinking | $12,000 |
| Agriinstitute Inc | Danville, IN | Indiana agricultural leadership program | $12,000 |
| Animal Agriculture Alliance | Arlington, VA | College aggies online (cao) | $12,000 |
| Colorado Agricultural Leadership Program | Sterling, CO | Colorado agricultural leadership program | $12,000 |
| Farm Foundation | Oak Brook, IL | Young agri-food leaders | $12,000 |
| Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation | Bloomington, IL | Illinois agricultural leadership annual funding | $12,000 |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association | Johnston, IA | International trade mission sponsorship | $12,000 |
| Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership Inc | Manhattan, KS | Karl program class xvii - year two | $12,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 92 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Education Inc | Charlotte, NC | Cooperative minds: chs foundation + discovery education | $275,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,738,995 | 93 |
| 2024 | $3,957,067 | 107 |
| 2023 | $4,649,794 | 90 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349101887
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-6025858
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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