CF Industries Foundation
Preselected recipients only
CF Industries Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$19.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $168,596 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,596 | 1 | $20.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 35 | $19.7 million |
How to apply
CF Industries Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What CF Industries Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 7 | $564,999 |
| Louisiana | 9 | $301,600 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $125,000 |
| Iowa | 6 | $112,775 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $61,800 |
| Oklahoma | 8 | $56,998 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $4,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Acre Fund | Farmer led reforestation program. | $500,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Iowa water quality wetlands program and iowa shallow lake restorations. | $125,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater (New Orleans) | Improve food access in louisiana | $80,000 |
| National American Red Cross | Disaster relief efforts in oklahoma. | $50,000 |
| United Way of Siouxland | Disaster relief efforts in the siouxland community. | $50,000 |
| River Road African American Museum and Gallery | Stream after-school program. | $50,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | Cf industries foundation scholarship for 2025-2026 academic year. | $48,000 |
| Southern University System | Cf industries foundation scholarship 2025-2026. | $42,800 |
| Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank | Support for ascension parish partner agencies. | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Clay county disaster recovery fund. | $25,000 |
| Capital Area United Way | Disaster relief efforts in ascension parish, st. James parish, and iberville parish communities affected by hurricane francine. | $25,000 |
| Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center | Ascension capital campaign. | $25,000 |
| Children First Fund the Chicago Public Schools Foundation | Early learning STEM initiative at cps. | $25,000 |
| United Way of Southeast Louisiana | Disaster relief efforts in the jefferson parish communities affected by hurrican francine. | $20,000 |
| River Parishes Community College Foundation | Cf industries foundation scholarship. | $18,800 |
| Bixby Outreach Center | Mobile food pantry | $15,000 |
| Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Association | Young peoples concert link up & home for the holidays concert. | $15,000 |
| Owasso Community Resources Inc | Fresh market and food pantry. | $15,000 |
| Holmes Community College Development Foundation Inc | Cf industries foundation scholarship for 2024-2025 academic years. | $13,800 |
| Iowa FFA Foundation | 2025 program support in ag mech design and fabrication, agronomy cde and professional development workship support. | $10,275 |
| The Morton Arboretum | Chicago region trees initiative. | $10,000 |
| Sarah's Circle | General operating support. | $10,000 |
| United Way of St Charles | Disaster relief efforts in the st. Charles parish communities affected by hurricane francine. | $10,000 |
| Claremore Public Schools Foundation | 2024 - 2025 cpsf partnership. | $10,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Cje senior life home-delivery meals program. | $10,000 |
| Sanford Center | Sanford center mental health outreach: outreach worker in sioux city community schools. | $7,500 |
| Center for Siouxland | Financial empowerment and housing stability through counseling, credit reports, and homebuyer education. | $5,000 |
| Illinois Foundation Future Farmers of America | Illinois ffa agriscience fair. | $5,000 |
| Casa of Northeast Oklahoma Inc | Help change a child's story. | $4,999 |
| One-Five Foundation | H2 grand prix racing club. | $4,999 |
| Plains Indians & Pioneers | New lighting for the agricultural exhibit building. | $4,999 |
| The Indiana FFA Foundation Inc | Diversified crop production proficiency and argicultural sales entrepreneurship proficiency and agricultural farm business development demonstration sponsorship. | $4,500 |
| Rogers County Literacy Council | R.c.l.c. Administrative and program support project. | $4,000 |
| Broken Arrow Leadership Foundation Inc | Holiday food basket drive. | $2,000 |
| Just the Beginning | General operating - empowerment program. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Menzel
- Christopher Bohn
- Scott Carlisle
- Shawn Carnine
- Kathy Frashier
- Deborah Garland
- Richard Hoker
- Jeffrey Olin
- Amanda Pascavage
- Deborah Schneider
- Martin Jarosick
- Kimberley Petersen
- Greg Cameron
Questions people ask
Does CF Industries Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does CF Industries Foundation give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs CF Industries Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Menzel (President), Christopher Bohn (Chief Financial Officer (Thru 8/24)), Scott Carlisle (Vice President) and Shawn Carnine (Vice President) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does CF Industries Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and food and hunger.