The Mosaic Company Foundation for
The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems is a private corporate foundation based in Tampa, Florida, established in 2010. The foundation advances scientific initiatives and agricultural practices that support farmer-led efforts to produce food while ensuring the health and resilience of critical land and water resources. For two decades, the foundation has partnered with local organizations, farmers, and communities in the United States, Brazil, and India to identify and maximize their potential, with emphasis on sustainability, resilience, and entrepreneurship.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-21.8% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$167K
-26.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to support programs designed to address food, water, and local community investments. The foundation responds to challenges in interconnected food systems by advancing sustainable agriculture and food security through three primary priorities:
- Empowering Farmers – Supporting smallholder farming families and farmer-led efforts
- Improving Soil Health – Advancing agricultural practices that build resilient soil systems
- Protecting Water – Addressing water preservation through resource conservation and nutrient stewardship
The foundation's approach creates sustainable food systems by working alongside farmers and communities to build resilient agricultural practices that benefit society and the environment.
Grantmaking
The foundation supports:
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: $147,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Primary regions: Florida, Minnesota, Virginia, and Delaware (accounting for 43% of all grants)
- International: Brazil and India
- Total reach: 11 states across the United States
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total assets: $1,743,275
- Total revenues: $2,604,261
- Total expenses: $2,675,494
- Total giving: $2,675,441
Historical Assets:
- Assets have decreased from $5.8 million in 2010 to $1.7 million in 2024
Tax Status:
- 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax-exempt since April 2010
- EIN: 27-0304734
- Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,743,275 | $1,814,508 | $1,369,044 |
| Revenue | $2,604,261 | $3,870,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Expenses | $2,675,494 | $3,424,536 | $3,294,135 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,675,494 | $3,424,536 | $3,412,863 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $95,855 | $1,116,979 | $66,621 |
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
88 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Mosaic Company Foundation for
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and Trustees:
- Benjamin Pratt – President
- Walter Precourt – Vice President
- Corrine Ricard – Treasurer
- Karen Swager – Secretary (from December 2023)
- Ann Steensland – Executive Director (from December 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Pratt | President | 0.15 | — |
| Walter Precourt | Vice President | 0.15 | — |
| Corrine Ricard - left mid-year | Treasurer | 0.15 | — |
| Phil Bauer - started mid-year | Treasurer | 0.15 | — |
| Karen Swager | Secretary | 0.15 | — |
| Ann Steensland | Executive Director | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated commitment to disaster relief and community support, including contributions to aid disaster relief efforts in Louisiana and Florida. The foundation has also made significant educational investments, including donations to Florida A&M School of Business and Industry.
Mosaic Company Foundation Relaunches As the ... - GAP InitiativeThe foundation's grantmaking reflects its commitment to sustainable food systems, with recent grants supporting agricultural conservation, water quality goals, farmer-led networks, and international development programs in Brazil.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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