Citrus Research and Development Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Lake Alfred, Florida · EIN 26-4825142
- Total giving
- $100MTax year 2026
- Total assets
- $3.7MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2026Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
CITRUS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC. IS A DIRECT SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA. THE FOUNDATION REVIEWS, APPROVES, AND COORDINATES RESEARCH PROJECTS FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING AND DELIVERING SOLUTIONS TO CITRUS DISEASES. FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS OF THE CRDF INCLUDES PROCEEDS OF RESEARCH BOX TAXES LEVIED ON FLORIDA CITRUS GROWERS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO RECEIVES LEGISLATIVE FUNDING AND IN THE PAST HAS HAD AND CONTINUES TO SEEK PRIVATE DONATIONS. PRIVATE DONORS PROVIDE IMPORTANT RESEARCH SUPPORT FOR CRDF PROGRAMS. THE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (PREVIOUSLY, THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCT DELIVERY COMMITTEE) WORKS WITH RESEARCH PARTNERS TO INSURE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ARE PROTECTED AND COMMERCIAL PARTNERS FOR MANUFACTURING AND MARKETING OF TECHNOLOGY ARE IDENTIFIED. PROGRAMS OF THE CRDF BENEFIT NOT ONLY CITRUS GROWERS, BUT ALLIED INDUSTRIES AND THE CITIZENS OF FLORIDA.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Citrus Research & Feild Trial | $15M | 2024 |
| University of Florida | $4.1M | 2024 |
| Usda Ars | $480K | 2024 |
| University of California-Davis | $320K | 2024 |
| Cornell University | $160K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: citrusrdf.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2026. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.