Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo
CENTRO INTERNACIONAL DE MEJORAMIENTO DE, known as CIMMYT, is a public charity and an international agricultural research organization headquartered in El Batán, Texcoco, Mexico. It supports applied agricultural science and partnerships intended to improve food and nutrition security and the resilience of agrifood systems, with work particularly focused on the Global South.
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo at a glance
In short: Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo gave $12.3M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $768K), mostly in Oregon. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,284,843
- +128.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $767,803
- +142.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $179,390
- Total assets
- $258,871,923
- -18.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo
- Contact
Phone: (525) 952-1900
Website: https://cimmyt.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mercy Corps ($6.8M). Together the top 10 received $11.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
74 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 74 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CIMMYT’s website describes its work as particularly serving the Global South and reports projects in 88 countries. The geographic distribution of its 2024 grant dollars included Oregon (55%), Colorado (18%), Maryland (11%), New York (3%), and California (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $452K; repeat grants $873K. How we count
Medians: $220K first-time, $179K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2020) to $12.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $12.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Corps Portland, OR | Research | $6,791,080 |
| Adventist Development and Relief Agency International Silver Spring, MD | Research | $1,337,397 |
| International Food Policy Research Institute Fort Collins, CO | Research | $1,187,870 |
| Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO | Research | $1,036,550 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Research | $423,788 |
| Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc Johnston, IA | Research | $322,459 |
| University of California Davis Davis, CA | Research | $236,921 |
| Georgia Tech Research Corporation Atlanta, GA | Research | $194,425 |
| Purdue University Lafayette, IN | Research | $164,354 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota Mantorville, MN | Research | $138,776 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258,871,923 | $220,531,073 | $216,969,577 | $12,284,843 | 16 | $7,934,294 |
| 2023 | $318,010,211 | $145,832,870 | $144,021,294 | $5,387,519 | 17 | $8,362,189 |
| 2022 | $291,220,179 | $124,946,098 | $125,069,111 | $4,532,162 | 19 | $2,047,963 |
| 2021 | $200,806,319 | $110,666,360 | $114,015,213 | $3,520,166 | 14 | $305,513 |
| 2020 | $197,468,828 | $87,417,312 | $87,922,041 | $1,204,479 | 8 | $627,582 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CIMMYT’s stated mission is “Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.” Its filing describes a broader aim of contributing to healthier and more prosperous communities, free from the threat of global food crises, through more resilient agrifood systems.
The organization describes work on sustainable agrifood systems, science and innovation, and global maize breeding. Its maize program develops and distributes improved maize lines and hybrids through partners, with objectives that include stress tolerance, nutritional quality, and stronger local seed systems. Its website also describes research on wheat, dryland crops, genetic resources, and agrifood systems.
In 2024, CIMMYT reported 16 grants, all listed with the purpose “research.” Recipients included research organizations and universities. For example, Mercy Corps describes its mission as helping people build secure, productive, and just communities; Colorado State University’s research-support organization says it aids the research and educational efforts of universities in the Colorado State University System; and Georgia Tech Research Corporation says it supports Georgia Tech research, technical assistance, and economic development. New Markets Lab describes a mission focused on sustainable and equitable commercial agriculture along Africa’s development corridors and improving small-farmer income.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CIMMYT reported giving $12,284,843 across 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $30,000 to $6,791,080, with a median of $179,390. The listed 2024 grants were for research.
The largest grants were $6,791,080 to Mercy Corps, $1,337,397 to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, $1,187,870 to the International Food Policy Research Institute, and $1,036,550 to Colorado State University. Other listed recipients included Cornell University ($423,788), Pioneer Hi-Bred International ($322,459), and the University of California, Davis ($236,921).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Bath as board chair. Listed board members are Margaret Miller Jahn, Jose Ernesto Cacho Ribeiro, Jan Arsene D. Delcour, Elsa Alina Murano, Clarissa van Heerden, Matthew Kennedy Morell, Juan Antonio Carlos Cortina Gallardo, Ajay Kumar Sood, and Anne Erikssson.
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo is led by Bath Margaret, Board Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 28 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bath Margaret
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $46K (2024)
Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna
Prgm Director & Global Maize Program
Global Maize Program Director → Prgm Director & Global Maize Program, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$223K (2020) → $269K (2024)
Geels Kick
Director of Finance
Chief Financial Officer → Director of Finance, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$211K (2020) → $294K (2024)
Govaerts Bram
Director General
Director General-Ad Interim → Director General - Ad Interim, 2022
Director General - Ad Interim → Director General, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $457K (2024)
Pixley Kevin - Vail
Dryland Crops & Int. Program Director - Gwp
Dep. Director General Research → Gwp Director Ad Interim, 2023
Gwp Director Ad Interim → Dryland Crops & Int. Program Director - Gwp, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$173K (2020) → $207K (2024)
Quinn Michael
Director, Breed. Innov & Modernization
Director Excellence in Breeding Platform → Director & Excellence in Breeding Platform, 2022
Director & Excellence in Breeding Platform → Director, Breed. Innov & Modernization, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$202K (2020) → $241K (2024)
Carrillo Munoz Esther Margarit
Gc & Director of Legal Department
Legal Counsel & Director of Legal Unit → Gc & Director of Legal Department, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$175K (2022) → $247K (2024)
Snapp Sieglinde
Prgm Director & Sustain Agrifood Sys.
Prgm Director & Sustainable Agrifood Sys. → Prgm Director & Sustain Agrifood Sys., 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$239K (2022) → $249K (2024)
Gonzalez Ramirez Adriana Veron
Business Services Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
Vega Lira Daniela
Chief of Staff to the Director General
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Angus William James
Board Member
Deputy Board Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$9K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Cacho Ribeiro Jose Ernesto
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $9K (2024)
Le Besque Jean-Flavien
Deputy Director of Human Resources
Alexandre Marie. Deputy Director of H.r. → Deputy Director of Human Resources, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$234K (2021) → $174K (2024)
Gandhi Harish
Int. Associate Prgm Director & Dryland Crops
Breeding Lead, Dryland Legumes & Cereals → Associate Prgm Director & Dryland Crops, 2023
Associate Prgm Director & Dryland Crops → Int. Associate Prgm Director & Dryland Crops, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$275K (2022) → $248K (2024)
Altmaier Monika Ute - Exec
Senior Strategic Advisor to the Dg
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$243K (2024)
Cortina Gallardo Juan Antonio
Carlos - Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Daoudi Amer Akram Rashid
Chief Operations Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$208K (2024)
Delcour Jan Arsene D.
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2024)
Hearne Sarah Jane
Chief Science & Innovation Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$232K (2024)
Heerden Clarissa Van
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Jahn Margaret Miller
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$9K (2024)
Morell Matthew Kennedy
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Mponela Powell
Scientist, Ca-L & Awm
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$281K (2024)
Murano Elsa Alina
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2024)
Poncin Alvin C.
Chief Transformation Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024)
Rutsaert Pieter
Scientist & Seed Systems Specialist
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$252K (2024)
Siambi Moses Mang'eni
Regional Representative for Africa
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$199K (2024)
Sood Ajay Kumar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Ruhweza Alice
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erikssson Anne
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maniam Aaron
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moretti Celso
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ochoa Enrique
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodriguez Del Bosque Luis
Angel - Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (42)
- Former: Altmaier Monika Ute (2020–2023) — Director People, Culture & Risk Management
- Former: Caron Patrick (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Craufurd Peter Quentin (2020–2023) — Strat Research Tl, Senior Scientist & Ccr
- Former: Fan Shenggen (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gutterson Neal (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: McDonald-Baertl Alyssa Jade (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rodriguez Del Bosque Luis Angel (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Wild Hilary (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bentley Alison (2021–2023) — Prgm Director & Glbl Wheat Prg
- Former: Sibanda Lindiwe Majele (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Aydagn Yoseph Beyene (2023) — Regional Maize Breed. Coordinator
- Former: Fulss Richard Allan James (2023) — Director, Knowledge Management & Info Tech.
- Former: Rathore Abhishek (2023) — Prncpl Sci., Breed. Data & Info Exprt
- Former: Ferroni Marco (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Singh Ravi Prakash (2020–2022) — Cropping Systems Agronomist
- Former: Alakonya Amos Emitati (2022) — Scientist, Head & Seed Health Unit
- Former: Dale Joe Edward (2022) — Prgm Manager & Sustainable Agrifood Sys.
- Former: Pixley Kevin - Dir Global Genetic (2022) — Res, Dep Director General, Breeding & Genetics
- Former: Ribaut Jean Marcel (2022) — Prgm Director & Integrated Breeding Platform
- Former: Birrell Nicole (2020–2021) — Board Chair
- Former: Kropff Martinus Jacobus (2020–2021) — Global Director Rafs
- Former: Gissa Dagne Wegary (2021) — Maize Breeder Southern Africa
- Former: Guertin Michelle Dir Of (2021) — Project Management & Regional Corp. Svc.
- Former: Pixley Kevin Vail Global (2021) — Genetic Resources Director & Deputy Director
- Former: Ribaut Jean-Marcel Prog Dir (2021) — Integrated Breeding Platform - Ibp
- Former: Sibanda Lindiwe (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Banziger Marianne - Deputy Dir (2020) — General, Rsrch & Partnerships
- Former: Braun Hans-Joachim (2020) — Global Wheat Director
- Former: Chand Ramesh (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cueto Wong Jose Antonio (2020) — Board Member
- Former: De La Torre Luis Fernando (2020) — Board Member
- Former: De Roo Johannes Hendricus (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Elouafi Ismahane (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Erenstein Olaf Carsten Amos (2020) — Socio-Economics Program Director
- Former: Feng Feng (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Gerard Bruno Guy Edmond Yves (2020) — Sustainable Intensification Director
- Former: He Zhonghu - Principal Scientist (2020) — Country Representative China
- Former: Mumm Rita Hogan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Njobe Bongiwe (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Padden Jean-Marie (2020) — General Counsel
- Former: Reynolds Matthew Paul (2020) — Principal Scientist
- Former: Ribaut Jean-Marcel (2020) — Integrated Breeding Platform Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $457K, to Govaerts Bram (Director General). 28 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo
How much does Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo give each year?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo gave $12.3M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.4M across 17 grants.
What is Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's typical grant size?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's median grant in 2024 was $179,390, and its average grant was $767,803, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo that year got $452K on average.
Where does Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo give grants?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo gives mostly in Oregon: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (18%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Collins, CO (2 grants).
Does Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (16 grants).
Who are Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's largest grantees?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's largest 2024 grantees include Mercy Corps ($6,791,080), Adventist Development and Relief Agency International ($1,337,397) and International Food Policy Research Institute ($1,187,870), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo reported $258.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $220.5M.
What does Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo fund?
CIMMYT’s stated mission is “Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.” Its filing describes a broader aim of contributing to healthier and more prosperous communities, free from the threat of global food crises, through more resilient agrifood systems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cimmyt.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's EIN?
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7181761. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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