The C.H. Robinson Worldwide Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, established in 2005. It serves as the philanthropic arm of C.H. Robinson, a global logistics company. The foundation supports nonprofit organizations through general operating and program grants, with a focus on community impact across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.2M
-5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
87
-9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+23.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports programs designed to:
- Expand educational success for at-risk youth
- Prevent hunger and provide food assistance
- Improve access to affordable housing
- Support the immediate living needs of people in crisis
- Promote health research, prevention, and treatment
The foundation operates three primary grant programs:
Strategic Industry Grants support nonprofit organizations committed to helping the supply chain and logistics industry thrive, including organizations that:
- Support carriers and drivers
- Diversify the supply chain and logistics workforce
- Provide education in transportation and logistics
- Support environmental sustainability in transportation and logistics
Twin Cities Grant Program strengthens the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area through grants in:
- Hunger
- Shelter
- K-12 Education
- Workforce development
Robinson Cares is the foundation's employee-driven philanthropy program, including volunteerism, employee matching, and a global employee relief fund.
Grantmaking
The foundation announced a '20 for 20' grant program in celebration of its 20th anniversary, awarding $400,000 in grants ($20,000 each) to 20 nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations globally. Recipients were nominated by C.H. Robinson employees and selected through an employee voting process and employee-led review panel.
Grant Range
reported at $250
Average Grant
amount varies; median grant size reported at $250
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in:
- Minnesota
- New York
- Illinois
- Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area
The foundation also supports nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations globally through its employee-driven programs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $18,237,397
- Total revenues: $3,209,161
- Total expenses: $4,210,318
- Total giving: $3,959,094
Historical Impact: Since 2005, the C.H. Robinson Foundation has donated more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations worldwide.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,237,397 | $19,235,419 | $21,614,643 |
| Revenue | $3,209,161 | $1,370,578 | $5,779,511 |
| Expenses | $4,210,318 | $3,756,667 | $3,795,074 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,089,069 | $3,661,784 | $3,699,651 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,133,088 | $1,047,195 | $1,954,588 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,301,927 | $1,290,910 | $1,276,369 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Ch Robinson Worldwide Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Rachel Schwalbach – Vice President Environmental, Social and Governance and President of the C.H. Robinson Foundation
- Ben Campbell – Chief Legal Officer, Secretary, and Director
- Michael Zweibohmer – Treasurer and Director
- Angie Freeman – Chief Human Resources and ESG Officer, Board Member
- Dave Bozeman – President and Chief Executive Officer (C.H. Robinson)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL SCHWALBACH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| BEN CAMPBELL RESIGNED 123124 | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ZWEIBOHMER | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGIE FREEMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**20th Anniversary Milestone (2025):**
The foundation celebrated 20 years of community impact, having distributed more than $30 million to nonprofit organizations since its establishment in 2005. The '20 for 20' grant program was launched to honor this milestone, with 20 organizations receiving $20,000 grants each, selected through employee nomination and voting.
C.H. Robinson Foundation announces $400,000 in employee-driven nonprofit**Employee-Driven Philanthropy:**
The foundation emphasizes employee involvement in grantmaking decisions, with employees nominating organizations and participating in selection processes through voting and review panels.
C.H. Robinson Foundation announces $400,000 in employee-driven nonprofit**Global Carrier Scholarship Program:**
Global Carrier Scholarship Program | C.H. RobinsonThe foundation operates scholarship programs supporting carriers and drivers in the transportation and logistics industry.
2025 Foundation Scholarship recipients | C.H. RobinsonSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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