CULTIVATING A BETTER WORLD

 

through people, food & animals, and the environment 

 

Chipotle Mexican Grill established the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation in 2011 to extend its commitment to make real food accessible to all. 

Today, it has expanded upon that mission and is dedicated to 

Cultivating a Better World in the communities it serves.

$5 MILLION

CONTRIBUTED TO NON-PROFITS

YEARS

OF SUPPORT FOR THOSE IN NEED

LONG LASTING

COMMUNITY FOCUSED IMPACT

GRANTS

The Cultivate Foundation supports 501(c)3 non-profits who align with its mission and are paving the way to a better future.

Grant applications are extended by invitation only. Certified 501(C)3 non-profits who align with our giving strategy can contact grants@chipotle.com with their organization name, a brief description of current needs and their financial ask.

Culinary Institute of America
City Harvest
Niman Ranch
The Nature Conservancy

GRANTS IN ACTION

We are proud to work with partners like

Niman Ranch,

whose farmers raise animals traditionally, humanely and sustainably.

CHIP IN

& DISH OUT

The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation matches the generosity and support that eligible Chipotle employees give to charitable organizations.

Chip In

is a volunteer-based employee match program that provides a meaningful opportunity for engagement. The Foundation will match eligible employees volunteer hours with a monetary donation.

Dish Out

is a financial match program for the Foundation to increase an eligible employees overall gift by matching their contribution to a nonprofit.

Meet The Board

Brian Niccol

Chairman & CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Laurie Schalow

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer,

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Michael McGawn

VP Deputy General Counsel,

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Nicole West

VP Digital Strategy,

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Kevin McCulloch

Senior Manager, Brand Activation

Foundation Officers

Laurie Schalow

President

Erin Wolford

Executive Director

Michael McGawn

Secretary

Adam Rymer

Treasurer