Conflict and Development Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Conflict and Development Foundation is a private foundation in Castroville, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $455,274 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $56,984 and the largest $321,910. 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$455,274
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$56,984
- Largest grant$321,910
- Assets$162 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $380,708 the year before.
75% 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 | $380,708 | 2 | $65.1 million |
| 2024 | $455,274 | 5 | $162 million |
How to apply
Conflict and Development 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 Conflict and Development Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $56,984 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $388,290 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas AM University | Agricultural and rural development research and extension in the nexus of Conflict & Development. | $321,910 |
| CDF Ukraine Charitable Fund | To focus on partnerships with Ukrainian civilian government entities to assist reconstruction and stabilization effors. | $66,380 |
| Individual | To promote and support, in Switzerland and abroad, global food security, sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, natural resource management, and the preservation of historical elements. | $56,984 |
| Global Rice Research Foundation | Agricultural economics grant | $5,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation | Agricultural Economics Contribution | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph King
- Edwin Price
- Leslie Ruyle
- Amanda Stronza
Questions people ask
Does Conflict and Development Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conflict and Development Foundation give?
$455,274 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $56,984.
Who runs Conflict and Development Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph King (Executive Dir.), Edwin Price (Chairman), Leslie Ruyle (Director) and Amanda Stronza (Director).
What does Conflict and Development Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and international.