About us
History
Established in 1999, The Tropics Foundation, Inc. (TTF) has contributed over $1.5 million to the Center for Tropical Agriculture Research and Education (CATIE) through generous financial support from the Weyerhaeuser Foundation, the Wallace Genetics Foundation, the Foundation for Open Society and individual donors.
In 2020, TTF was awarded a $498,000 grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to enhance CATIE’s technical capabilities for both in-classroom and virtual education.
With the recent establishment of a $100,000 scholarship fund jointly with the University of Idaho, TTF has expanded its focus to include scholarship funding for talented students pursuing postgraduate degrees.
Mission
We provide scholarships for talented students who aspire to drive change and create a more sustainable and regenerative future. Your donations bring their dreams and impact to life.
President
Thomas B. Miller
Weyerhaeuser Company (retired)
Ted Grover
President, Educational Services Group
Secretary/Treasurer
Michael A. Stimpert
Gold Kist, Inc. (retired)
Vicky Gordon
Former Director of Sustainability, IHG
Muhammad Ibrahim
Director General, CATIE
Laura Scandurra
Executive Director, The Potato Sustainability Alliance
Greg Ousley
President, ICON Global Coffee