Mondelez International Foundation
The Mondelēz International Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It supports community programs promoting healthy lifestyles, humanitarian aid and disaster relief, and employee programs, including a global volunteer initiative.
Mondelez International Foundation at a glance
In short: Mondelez International Foundation gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $479K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,397,050
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $479,410
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $251,000
- Total assets
- $6,121,202
- +20.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Mondelez International Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 905 West Fulton Market 200, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (847) 943-4402
Website: https://mondelezinternational.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mondelez International Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Charity Fund Blagomay ($1.5M). Together the top 5 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
673 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 636 grants of 673 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation reports community healthy-lifestyles investments across 18 countries. Its 2024 grant recipients were listed in Washington, D.C. (21% of grant dollars), New York (10%), Delaware (6%), and Illinois (2%). The filing also lists 61% of grant dollars for a recipient state identified as “?”.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mondelez International Foundation gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 860% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2024) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charity Fund Blagomay | General Operating Support | $1,456,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| International Federation of Red Cross and New York New York, NY | General Operating Support | $251,000 |
| Amercan Online Giving Foundation Newark, DE | General Operating Support | $140,050 |
| Urban Rivers Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Separately, the Foundation reports 2024 global giving of $48.1 million, comprising $2.5 million in Foundation disbursements, $9.3 million in corporate contributions, and $36.3 million in corporate in-kind giving. Its reported 2024 Foundation disbursements were $2.2 million for disaster relief, $0.1 million for employee programs, and $0.2 million for other purposes.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,121,202 | $3,706,056 | $2,596,241 | $2,397,050 | 5 | $2,527,278 | $95,360 | $293,774 |
| 2023 | $5,064,746 | $4,840,449 | $3,768,185 | $3,658,453 | 7 | $3,765,633 | $33,538 | $118,029 |
| 2022 | $4,106,932 | $4,306,538 | $2,878,238 | $2,661,626 | 204 | $2,828,959 | — | $74,572 |
| 2021 | $2,387,723 | $1,572,954 | $2,609,229 | $3,053,424 | 264 | $3,133,440 | — | $149,979 |
| 2020 | $4,309,976 | $3,516,822 | $3,599,295 | $3,425,886 | 193 | — | $179 | $175,021 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mondelez International Foundation reported a distributable amount of $294K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation says it supports community programs that promote active, healthy lifestyles and improve the lives of children and their families. Its stated activities also include providing monetary contributions and products for disaster response and relief, and supporting employee programs.
The 2024 grants included general operating support for five organizations. One recipient, Urban Rivers Inc., describes its mission as transforming city rivers into urban wildlife sanctuaries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported five grants totaling $2,397,050. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $1,456,000, with a median of $251,000. The largest grants were $1,456,000 to Charity Fund Blagomay, $500,000 to the American Red Cross, $251,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and New York, and $140,050 to American Online Giving Foundation. Each was listed for general operating support. Urban Rivers Inc. received $50,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine McGrath as president; Susanne Alig Mathis, Jermaine Badie, Christina Bonner, Joseph Klauke, and Christine Palumbo as vice presidents; Badie as treasurer and controller; Klauke as counsel; and Palumbo as secretary. Lorraine Salazar is listed as assistant secretary, and Julian Szkirpan and William Whisler as assistant treasurers. Amy Dowdell is listed as vice president, treasurer, and controller effective January 1, 2025.
Mondelez International Foundation is led by Christine McGrath, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine McGrath
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Bonner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jermaine Badie
Vice President, Treasurer & Controller
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Klauke
Vice President & Counsel
Counsel → Vice President & Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Szkirpan
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorraine Salazar
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Alig Mathis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Whisler
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Palumbo
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Dowdell
Vice President, Treasurer & Controller
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: William Salazar (2023) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Brigette Wolf (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Jenny Lauth (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Nelson Urdaneta (2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Jonathan Horrell (2020) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Michael Call (2020) — Assistant Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Mondelez International Foundation
How much does Mondelez International Foundation give each year?
Mondelez International Foundation gave $2.4M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 7 grants.
What is Mondelez International Foundation's typical grant size?
Mondelez International Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $251,000, and its average grant was $479,410, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mondelez International Foundation give grants?
Mondelez International Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (10%) and Delaware (6%).
Does Mondelez International Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mondelez International Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mondelez International Foundation's largest grantees?
Mondelez International Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Charity Fund Blagomay ($1,456,000), American Red Cross ($500,000) and International Federation of Red Cross and New York ($251,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mondelez International Foundation?
Mondelez International Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $294K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Mondelez International Foundation fund?
The Foundation says it supports community programs that promote active, healthy lifestyles and improve the lives of children and their families. Its stated activities also include providing monetary contributions and products for disaster response and relief, and supporting employee programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mondelez International Foundation?
The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Mondelez International Foundation's EIN?
Mondelez International Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3881590. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mondelez International Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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