Chipotle Cultivate Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Overview
The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation Grant Program supports 501(c)3 non-profits dedicated to making real food accessible and fostering community growth. Established in 2011, this initiative aligns with Chipotle's mission to cultivate a better world. Eligible organizations can apply through an invitation-only process, focusing on those paving the way for a better future. The foundation also offers mentorship and resources to innovative ventures in the food industry.
NOTE: Grant applications are extended by invitation only.
Eligibility
The Cultivate Foundation supports 501(c)3 non-profits who align with its mission and are paving the way to a better future.
What Chipotle Cultivate Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 7
- Total given
- $401K
- Median grant
- $30K
- Range
- $5,000–$190K
- By dollars: California 50%, Ohio 33%, Massachusetts 7%. Top recipient cities: Davis, CA; Columbus, OH; Wellesley, MA.
Example grants
Uc Davis Foundation · Davis, CA
Scholarship and grant support
$190K
Ohio State University Foundation · Columbus, OH
$131K
Givinga Foundation Inc · Wellesley, MA
$30K
Niman Ranch Next Generation Foundation · Westminster, CO
Scholarship and grant support
$30K
Ecocenter Inc · San Juan Capistrano, CA
$10K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Food security
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