Andrew Carpenter
Samuel Dixon
Rebecca Ryals
Jeff Ziegenbein
Charles Duprey
Debra Darby
Lorrie Rossiter
Tera Lewandowski
Nancy Kruberg
Wayne King
CREF is nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law. EIN#54-1627814
Your donation directly fuels compost education, research, and outreach that benefit communities nationwide. Every contribution helps us deliver hands-on training, support innovative studies, and provide free resources that raise public awareness of composting’s value. By making a one-time gift, you join a growing movement dedicated to advancing composting, improving soil health, and building a more sustainable future.
A recurring pledge provides steady, reliable support that sustains our mission over time. Your ongoing commitment allows us to plan ahead, fund research, expand outreach, and deliver training that grows the next generation of composters. By pledging monthly, you create lasting impact, strengthen composting practices across communities, and help us build a healthier, more resilient world.
Celebrate 33 years of impact by joining our 33 Club with a monthly pledge. This special giving club is built on our 3 pillars: earth, water, and air, all essential natural resources that compost helps preserve. Your recurring support ensures we can continue protecting soil health, conserving water, and improving air quality through compost research, education, and outreach. By pledging each month, you’re not only honoring our past 33 years, you’re investing in a healthier, more sustainable future. Together, we can amplify the power of composting and create lasting change for generations to come.
Andrew Carpenter
Samuel Dixon
Rebecca Ryals
Jeff Ziegenbein
Charles Duprey
Debra Darby
Lorrie Rossiter
Tera Lewandowski
Nancy Kruberg
Wayne King
Supporting one of CREF’s programs is more than a donation—it’s a meaningful way to invest in the future of healthy soils, thriving communities, and a more sustainable world. Your gift directly supports compost education, research, and outreach initiatives that inspire action, advance science, and expand access to composting across the country. CREF offers a variety of programs where your support can make a difference:
Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost (TMECC) – advancing compost science by providing standardized tools that ensure quality, reliability, and credibility across the industry.
Compostable Field Testing Program (CFTP) – an international, open-source initiative where composters test and share data on how compostable foodware and packaging break down in real-world operations.
University Scholarships Program – supporting the next generation of composting leaders by funding student research projects and providing opportunities to share their work with industry professionals.
By giving to CREF, you are fueling innovation and helping create resources that benefit composters, educators, and communities nationwide. Together, we can empower individuals and industries to turn organic waste into a valuable resource that strengthens our environment for generations to come.
Join us in shaping the future of composting. Contact us at info@compostfoundation.org
Sponsoring one of CREF’s programs is more than just a contribution, it’s an investment in the future of sustainable communities and healthy soils. Your support directly funds compost education, research, and public outreach initiatives that inspire action, advance science, and expand access to composting across the country. CREF offers a variety of programs where your sponsorship can make a difference:
Compost Operations Training Course (COTC) – equipping compost facility operators and professionals with hands-on skills and industry best practices.
International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) – the largest and most comprehensive education initiative in the compost industry, celebrated worldwide each May.
Webinars – engaging online sessions that connect experts and practitioners with audiences nationwide, delivering practical knowledge and innovative solutions to grow composting efforts.
Partnering with CREF not only drives measurable environmental impact but also gives your company an opportunity to showcase its commitment to sustainability to an engaged and growing community. Sponsorship offers visibility and marketing value by aligning your brand with innovation, leadership, and positive change.
Together, we can empower individuals, communities, and industries to turn organic waste into a valuable resource for generations to come.
Join us in shaping the future of composting. Contact us at info@compostfoundation.org to become a sponsor today.
A legacy gift offers a way for dedicated industry professionals to continue moving the profession forward with what they leave behind. Options include writing the Foundation into your will or making us beneficiaries of your life insurance or 401k. To learn more about making a Legacy gift, contact us at info@compostfoundation.org
