Chs Foundation
The CHS Foundation is the corporate foundation of CHS Inc., based in Inver Grove Heights, MN, supporting agricultural education, safety, youth development, rural development and cooperative business. The site lists the Inver Grove Heights address and contact details consistent with foundation databases and CHS corporate stewardship pages. It provides program descriptions, grant opportunities, and application links.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based organization working in agricultural education, youth leadership, cooperative business education, farm safety, or university/college partnerships with clear program outcomes and a defined budget.
Good Fit
- • Programs focused on agricultural education or workforce development (K–higher ed).
- • Youth development partnerships (FFA, 4-H, camps, internships).
- • University or college projects applying to the University Partner competitive program.
- • Projects that address farm/rural safety or cooperative business education.
- • Requests sized for typical grants (many awards in the $10K–$50K range, with some larger multi-year partnerships).
Geography
The latest observed year shows grants to organizations in 24 states and a very small in-state share, indicating a broadly national footprint rather than strictly local giving.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 93 distinct recipients in the latest year across universities, national youth organizations, regional nonprofits, and safety/technical programs, showing a wide institutional and mission spread.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of applicant access exists: a public application portal and published program cycles, and the latest year included 53 new grantees, so unfamiliar organizations appear able to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
