Donors' Council

The Donors’ Council of the Crop Trust was established in 2005 and consists of public and private donors who have made a substantial contribution to the Crop Trust.

The Council is a mechanism to bring government donors, foundations and private companies together in a genuine public-private partnership with shared interest in the Crop Trust. The Donors’ Council reports to the Crop Trust’s Executive Board.

Public sector donors are eligible for Donors’ Council membership with a contribution of at least USD 25,000 in support of the Crop Trust. Private sector donors are eligible for Donors’ Council membership with a contribution of more than USD 250,000 in support of the Crop Trust.

Meetings of the Donors’ Council are convened twice a year. The Donors’ Council appoints its chairperson who submits a summary report to the Executive Board.

The Donors’ Council is currently chaired by the Kingdom of Norway, represented by Mr. Daniel Van Gilst. The co-chairmanship is held by the International Seed Federation, represented by Mr. Michael Keller.

Current Donors’ Council Members are:

• Australia
• Bezos Earth Fund
• Brazil
• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Bundesverband Deutscher Pflanzenzuechter (BDP)
• Canada
• CGIAR (Observer)
• CropLife International
• Czech Republic
• DG INTPA – European Commission
• European Commission
• DuPont/Pioneer Hi-Bred
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Finland
• Gatsby Charitable Foundation
• Germany
• Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation
• Gordon J. Hammersley Foundation