The Mosaic Company Foundation for
The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its work supports sustainable agriculture and food security, including efforts to strengthen farmers and communities and protect soil and water resources.
The Mosaic Company Foundation for at a glance
In short: The Mosaic Company Foundation for gave $2.7M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $167K), top state Florida. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,675,441
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $167,215
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $140,000
- Total assets
- $1,743,275
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mosaic Company Foundation for
- How to Apply
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The Foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. U.S. and Canadian organizations apply through Mosaic’s online grant application system. The Foundation and the company share an application process, and applicants should not specify which entity they seek funding from. The filing directs applicants to review application instructions and grant guidelines for materials and restrictions, including eligible funding areas and geographic locations. International organizations are invited to apply through the system only rarely; the guidelines direct organizations with relevant opportunities in India, China, or Brazil to inquire separately.
- Review Cycle
- The Foundation’s 2024 filing states that it has quarterly deadlines, subject to change, and directs applicants to check the current guidelines.
- Deadline
- The Foundation’s 2024 filing states that it has quarterly deadlines, subject to change, and directs applicants to…
- Contact
Application contact: Ann M Steensland
Mailing address: 101 E Kennedy Boulevard Suite 2500, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 775-4200
Website: https://mosaicco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Mosaic Company Foundation for
Who The Mosaic Company Foundation for funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mosaic Institute ($535K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 36 grants of 88 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funding guidelines describe support for food insecurity and food-system development in local communities where Mosaic has facilities and offices; global agricultural development in developing nations where it has key stakeholders; and water-related work in regions where it has facilities, offices, or other key stakeholder relationships. The Foundation identifies the United States, Brazil, and India as places where it has partnered with organizations, farmers, and communities. The application system is for organizations based in the United States and Canada, with international applications by invitation only in rare cases.
The 2024 grants included recipients in Florida, Delaware, Washington, D.C., Tennessee, and other locations. The purposes included Florida and Louisiana habitat work, Tampa Bay restoration, hurricane relief, agricultural conservation, and international farmer and community programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mosaic Company Foundation for open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $90K; repeat grants $219K. How we count
Medians: $71K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $2.2M (2020) to $3.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| S M Sehgal Foundation | Krishi Jyoti | $452,000 |
| Mosaic Institute | Brazil Villages Program | $375,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE | Employee Giving Match | $335,612 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Employee Giving Match | $200,425 |
| American Farmland Trust Washington, DC | Advancing Agricultural Conservation & Water Quality Goals through Farmer-Led Networks | $200,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | Rice Stewardship Program | $200,000 |
| National Audubon Society Miami, FL | Communities Conserving Bird Habitats - Florida and Louisiana | $166,000 |
| Mosaic Institute | Community Engagement and Disaster Relief | $160,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch Tierra Verde, FL | Enhanced Oyster Restoration and Water Quality Improvements in Tampa Bay | $120,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Fund West Palm Beach, FL | Hurricane Relief | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,743,275 | $2,604,261 | $2,675,494 | $2,675,441 | 16 | $2,675,494 | $95,855 |
| 2023 | $1,814,508 | $3,870,000 | $3,424,536 | $3,423,410 | 15 | $3,424,536 | $1,116,979 |
| 2022 | $1,369,044 | $3,000,000 | $3,294,135 | $3,293,200 | 23 | $3,412,863 | $66,621 |
| 2021 | $1,663,179 | $2,450,000 | $2,355,981 | $2,348,650 | 17 | $2,474,481 | $67,460 |
| 2020 | $1,569,160 | $2,270,000 | $2,195,365 | $2,195,354 | 17 | — | $68,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mosaic Company Foundation for reported a distributable amount of $96K 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 shares The Mosaic Company’s mission of “helping the world grow the food it needs.” Its stated priorities include empowering farmers, improving soil health, and protecting water. Funding guidelines identify food-related areas such as hunger, global agricultural development, and agricultural education, and water-related areas such as habitat conservation, nutrient stewardship, and watershed restoration. Community investment materials also describe support for local schools, health and social services, cultural organizations, and disaster relief in communities where Mosaic operates.
The 2024 grants illustrate several of these areas. The Foundation gave $200,000 to Ducks Unlimited, whose stated mission is to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, wildlife, and people. American Farmland Trust received $200,000; it describes its mission as protecting farmland, promoting sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land. Tampa Bay Watch received $120,000 for oyster restoration and water-quality improvements; it says it works on watershed restoration through community-driven projects, education, and outreach. The $100,000 grant to Nutrient Stewardship Council supported its 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program; the Council describes its mission as providing nutrient stewardship education and certification.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 16 grants totaling $2,675,441. Grants ranged from $45,335 to $452,000, with a median of $140,000. Among the largest were $452,000 to S M Sehgal Foundation for Krishi Jyoti; $375,000 to Mosaic Institute for the Brazil Villages Program; $335,612 to American Online Giving Foundation for an employee giving match; and $200,425 to Canadian Online Giving Foundation for an employee giving match. Other notable awards included $200,000 to American Farmland Trust, $200,000 to Ducks Unlimited, and $166,000 to National Audubon Society for bird-habitat conservation in Florida and Louisiana.
The Foundation’s website also lists a currently open Building Bridges opportunity for U.S.-based collaborative projects, coalitions, and networks addressing infrastructure gaps within climate, conservation, environmental health, and justice movements. Its described sub-focus includes strengthening communications, storytelling, and public understanding around climate and environmental justice.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Benjamin Pratt as President, Walter Precourt as Vice President, Corrine Ricard as Treasurer until mid-year, Phil Bauer as Treasurer starting mid-year, Karen Swager as Secretary, and Ann Steensland as Executive Director.
The Mosaic Company Foundation for is led by Benjamin Pratt, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Pratt
President
President & Executive Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Steensland
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Precourt
Vice President
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Swager
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corrine Ricard - left mid-year
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Bauer
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bruce Bodine (2020–2023) — Secretary · Filing note: Until dec 2023
- Former: Corrine Ricard (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Karla Guzman-Mims (2021–2023) — Executive Director · Filing note: Until dec 2023
- Former: Walt Precourt (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 The Mosaic Company Foundation for
How much does The Mosaic Company Foundation for give each year?
The Mosaic Company Foundation for gave $2.7M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 15 grants.
What is The Mosaic Company Foundation for's typical grant size?
The Mosaic Company Foundation for's median grant in 2024 was $140,000, and its average grant was $167,215, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mosaic Company Foundation for that year got $90K on average.
Where does The Mosaic Company Foundation for give grants?
The Mosaic Company Foundation for's top state is Florida, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Delaware (13%) and District of Columbia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Mosaic Company Foundation for give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Mosaic Company Foundation for's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hurricane Relief" (3 grants).
Who are The Mosaic Company Foundation for's largest grantees?
The Mosaic Company Foundation for's largest 2024 grantees include Mosaic Institute ($535,000 across 2 grants), S M Sehgal Foundation ($452,000) and American Online Giving Foundation Inc ($335,612), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mosaic Company Foundation for?
The Mosaic Company Foundation for reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $96K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mosaic Company Foundation for fund?
The Foundation shares The Mosaic Company’s mission of “helping the world grow the food it needs.” Its stated priorities include empowering farmers, improving soil health, and protecting water. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mosaic Company Foundation for?
The Foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mosaic Company Foundation for's EIN?
The Mosaic Company Foundation for's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0304734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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