The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems
Accepts applications
The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.7 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $140,000 and the largest $452,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.7 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$140,000
- Largest grant$452,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 15 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.7 million | 16 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ann M Steensland 101 E Kennedy Boulevard Suite 2500, Tampa, FL 33602 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (813) 775-4200 |
| What to submit | Please see instructions on how to apply as well as our grant guidelines at www.mosaicco.com/community-investment. |
| Deadlines | We currently have quarterly deadlines,subject to change. Please see website for current deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Please see the grant guidelines for specific funding areas and geographic locations at www.mosaicco.com/community-investment. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $1.3 million in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $486,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $335,612 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $200,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| S M Sehgal Foundation | Krishi Jyoti | $452,000 |
| Mosaic Institute | Brazil Villages Program | $375,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | Employee Giving Match | $335,612 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Employee Giving Match | $200,425 |
| American Farmland Trust | Advancing Agricultural Conservation & Water Quality Goals through Farmer-Led Networks | $200,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Rice Stewardship Program | $200,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Communities Conserving Bird Habitats - Florida and Louisiana | $166,000 |
| Mosaic Institute | Community Engagement and Disaster Relief | $160,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | Enhanced Oyster Restoration and Water Quality Improvements in Tampa Bay | $120,000 |
| Emergency Assistance Fund | Hurricane Relief | $100,000 |
| Nutrient Stewardship Council | 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program | $100,000 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation (CAN) | Employee Giving Match (CAN) | $71,069 |
| Emergency Assistance Fund | Hurricane Relief | $50,000 |
| Florida Farm Bureau Women's Fund | Hurricane Relief | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | The Mosaic Company - Jim Prokopanko Professorship for Corporate Responsibility | $50,000 |
| The UK Online Giving Foundation (USD) | Employee Giving Match (US) | $45,335 |
Officers and trustees
- Benjamin Pratt
- Walter Precourt
- Corrine Ricard - left mid-year
- Phil Bauer - started mid-year
- Karen Swager
- Ann Steensland
Questions people ask
Does The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: We currently have quarterly deadlines,subject to change. Please see website for current deadlines.
How much does The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems give?
$2.7 million in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $140,000.
Who runs The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems?
Its 2024 filing lists Benjamin Pratt (President), Walter Precourt (Vice President), Corrine Ricard - left mid-year (Treasurer) and Phil Bauer - started mid-year (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and human services.