Science and innovation for a food and nutrition secure world.
Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo’s grantmaking is built around research access and breeding tools, not only cash support. One of its defining programs is the Germplasm Bank Seed Access offering, which provides improved and conserved maize and wheat seed from its germplasm banks to research institutions worldwide under SMTA terms and conditions. Another active channel, the Tropically Adapted Haploid Inducer Lines Licensing program, gives partners access to specialized germplasm for doubled haploid breeding work in tropical regions. The foundation’s recent grants show a strong research orientation across universities, development organizations, and applied science groups. Mercy Corps received the largest recent grant at $6,791,080 in 2025, while Cornell University received $1,613,059 in 2024 and $1,053,446 in 2023. Other large research awards went to Adventist Development and Relief Agency International, the International Food Policy Research Institute, and Colorado State University. The pattern points to support for maize and wheat improvement, seed systems, and agrifood research partnerships. Its existing focus areas also include dryland crops, genetic resources, climate adaptation and mitigation, nutrition and food security, and environmental health and biodiversity.
In maize and wheat research, Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo gave $1,127,447 to Pioneer Hi-bred International In in 2023 and $1,036,550 to Colorado State University in 2025, both marked as research grants. Its genetics work also appears in the Germplasm Bank Seed Access program, which supplies improved and conserved seed from maize and wheat germplasm banks for research and further improvement. Climate and food-system work is another thread. International Food Policy Research Institute received $1,187,870 in 2025 and $760,779 in 2024 for research, indicating ongoing support for policy and systems analysis. The foundation also funded Georgia Tech Research Corporation $312,364 in 2024 and $235,014 in 2023, showing repeated support for applied research partners. Across these areas, the funder links crop improvement with research capacity and technology transfer.
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Most grants fall between $68K and $310K, with a median of $115K.
25th Percentile
$68K
Median
$115K
75th Percentile
$310K
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Typical grants cluster around a median of $115,280, with a lower quartile of $67,804 and an upper quartile of $309,987. The recent record shows repeated grants to several recipients across multiple years, including Cornell University, Colorado State University, International Food Policy Research Institute, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Purdue University, and University of California Riverside, which suggests ongoing partnerships rather than one-off awards. Centro Internacional De Mejoramiento De Maiz Y Trigo is a public charity and does not fund individuals. Its active grant programs include unsolicited access routes through seed access, consortia membership, and licensing portals.
All recorded grants in the recent sample went to US recipients, with 100% of grants landing there. The top state by grant count is New York, reflecting recipients such as Ithaca-based Cornell University and New York–based research partners in the data set. Other recipient cities include Fort Collins, Portland, Johnston, Davis, Atlanta, and Riverside. No grants in the sample went to recipients in the headquarters city.
The recent grants go to research universities, research corporations, and development organizations. Examples in the data include Cornell University, Colorado State University, International Food Policy Research Institute, Mercy Corps, and Georgia Tech Research Corporation, all funded for research-related work.
Its listed focus areas include maize research, wheat research, genetic resources, dryland crops, sustainable agrifood systems, seed systems and distribution, capacity development, climate adaptation and mitigation, nutrition and food security, and environmental health and biodiversity.
The typical recent grant is $115,280 at the median. The lower quartile is $67,804 and the upper quartile is $309,987, showing a mix of mid-sized and larger research awards.
Yes. Several organizations appear in multiple years, including Cornell University, Colorado State University, International Food Policy Research Institute, Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Purdue University, and University of California Riverside. That pattern suggests continuing research relationships.
Yes. The active programs list several unsolicited access routes, including Tropically Adapted Haploid Inducer Lines Licensing, Germplasm Bank Seed Access, International Maize Improvement Consortia, and the Maize Product Licensing and Maize Licensing Portal.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maiz Y Trigo that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Improved wheat germplasm is available for evaluation in countries for yield and resistance to specific stresses. Germplasm bank seed and breeders' materials can be requested for research and breeding purposes.
Deadline: No specific deadline stated.
Who can apply: Any organization engaged in maize breeding is welcome to join the consortia, including national agricultural research institutions, small, medium, and large maize seed companies, and international agricultural research organizations.
Deadline: Not specified; appears ongoing.
Who can apply: Improved and conserved seed is available to any research institution worldwide and distributed under SMTA terms and conditions. For maize commercialization, public and private institutions may apply for permission to register and commercialize CIMMYT varieties in specific countries. For wheat, international nurseries and breeders’ materials are available to research users.
Deadline: Rolling/ongoing access; no fixed deadline stated.
Who can apply: Interested partners may request a license to obtain seed and authorization for use in their breeding programs; eligibility described on the program page.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY CORPS | PORTLAND, OR | $6,791,080 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY INTERNATIONAL | SILVER SPRING, MD | $1,337,397 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | FORT COLLINS, CO | $1,187,870 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $1,036,550 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $423,788 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC | JOHNSTON, IA | $322,459 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS | DAVIS, CA | $236,921 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION | ATLANTA, GA | $194,425 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | LAFAYETTE, IN | $164,354 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MANTORVILLE, MN | $138,776 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| NEW MARKETS LAB | WASHINGTON, DC | $118,052 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE, CA | $117,616 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| MYAGRO FARMS | EAST LANSING, MI | $100,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | WOOSTER, OH | $54,904 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE US | SOMERVILLE, MA | $30,651 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BD OF TTEES INC | GAINESVILLE, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | RESEARCH |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $1,613,059 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, WA | $760,779 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $748,343 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| MERCY CORPS | PORTLAND, OR | $552,780 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC FOUNDATION | JOHNSTON, IA | $460,573 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION | ATLANTA, GA | $312,364 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS | DAVIS, CA | $217,357 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE US | SOMERVILLE, MA | $122,699 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | LAFAYETTE, IN | $106,330 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| NEW MARKETS LAB | WASHINGTON, DC | $101,590 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | EAST LANSING, MI | $70,035 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MANTORVILLE, MN | $69,052 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS | URBANA, IL | $68,790 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| MYAGRO FARMS | NEW YORK, NY | $64,845 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (ARS) | WOOSTER, OH | $58,731 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY | STILLWATER, OK | $35,691 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | ANN ARBOR, MI | $24,501 | 2024 | RESEARCH |
| PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL IN | JOHNSTON, IA | $1,127,447 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY | ITHACA, NY | $1,053,446 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH ELECTRONIC FUNDS | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $404,491 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | MUSCLE SHOALS, AK | $309,195 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, WA | $266,550 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| GEORGIA TECH RESEARCH CORPORATION | ATLANTA, GA | $235,014 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| PURDUE UNIVERSITY | LAFAYETTE, IN | $164,130 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | FORT COLLINS, CO | $144,786 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| PRECISION DEVELOPMENT INC | NEWTOWN, ME | $129,845 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE | RIVERSIDE, CA | $127,122 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS | DAVIS, CA | $107,860 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA | MANTORVILLE, MN | $104,699 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| GLOBAL AQUACULTURE ALLIANCE | PORTSMOUTH, NH | $82,414 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | GAINESVILLE, FL | $81,146 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| AFRICA SOIL INFORMATION SERVICE | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | $57,960 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| ECOVENTURES INTERNATIONAL | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $52,758 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
| USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE | WOOSTER, OH | $47,625 | 2023 | RESEARCH |
ADVENTIST DEVELOPMENT AND RELIEF AGENCY INTERNATIONAL
$1,337,397RESEARCH
INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
$1,187,870RESEARCH
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
$1,036,550RESEARCH
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC
$322,459RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
$236,921RESEARCH
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
$164,354RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
$138,776RESEARCH
NEW MARKETS LAB
$118,052RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
$117,616RESEARCH
MYAGRO FARMS
$100,000RESEARCH
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
$54,904RESEARCH
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
$748,343RESEARCH
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INC FOUNDATION
$460,573RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
$217,357RESEARCH
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
$106,330RESEARCH
NEW MARKETS LAB
$101,590RESEARCH
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
$70,035RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
$69,052RESEARCH
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
$68,790RESEARCH
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE (ARS)
$58,731RESEARCH
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
$24,501RESEARCH
PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL IN
$1,127,447RESEARCH
TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH ELECTRONIC FUNDS
$404,491RESEARCH
INTERNATIONAL FERTILIZER DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$309,195RESEARCH
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
$164,130RESEARCH
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
$144,786RESEARCH
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE
$127,122RESEARCH
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS
$107,860RESEARCH
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
$104,699RESEARCH
GLOBAL AQUACULTURE ALLIANCE
$82,414RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
$81,146RESEARCH
AFRICA SOIL INFORMATION SERVICE
$57,960RESEARCH
ECOVENTURES INTERNATIONAL
$52,758RESEARCH
USDA AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE
$47,625RESEARCH