Chs Foundation
CHS Foundation is a private corporate foundation established in 1996 and based in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. The foundation serves as the philanthropic arm of CHS Inc. and operates with a mission to invest in the future of rural communities through strategic grantmaking and stewardship initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$4.0M
-14.9% YoY
Grant Count
106
+21.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$37K
-30.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Agriculture
- Safety
- Youth development
- Rural development
- Leadership development
Special emphasis is directed toward programs that invest in the future of rural America, agriculture, and cooperative business development. The foundation focuses on building agricultural career pathways, educating rural youth, supporting agricultural safety, and developing future agricultural leaders.
Grantmaking
The foundation administers multiple grant programs:
Grant Range
was $37,000. Notable 2024 grants include:
Average Grant
was $37,000. Notable 2024 grants include:
How to Apply
Application timelines vary by program, with some programs operating on rolling bases and others having specific application windows. The foundation supports curriculum development initiatives and maintains partnerships with 25 colleges and universities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation has geographic focus across 18 states, including Idaho, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and others, with particular emphasis on rural America.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $58,372,751
- Total Revenues: $11,883,976
- Total Expenses: $3,947,268
- Annual Giving: $4.3 million
- Number of Employees: 2
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $50.2 million
- Total Revenues: $10.1 million
- Total Expenses: $8.84 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.94 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
9 open opportunities from Chs Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN THROENER | CHAIR | 0.4 | — |
| MARK FARRELL | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | 0.4 | — |
| JERRAD STROH | BOARD TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| TONY ROSSMAN | BOARD TRUSTEE | 0.4 | — |
| MEGAN WOLLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $153,506 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, CHS Inc. and the foundation together invested $8.2 million in stewardship initiatives. The foundation continues to support rural community projects and agricultural education through its various grant programs, with recent awards supporting youth development, agricultural safety initiatives, and rural community needs.
CHS Foundation grants support rural needsContact Information
Address: 5500 Cenex Drive, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Phone: 651-355-6000
Website: www.chsfoundation.org
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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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