Chesmar Foundation
Historical FunderThe Woodlands, Texas · EIN 46-4136065 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.7M
Organizations funded64
Typical grant$8,731
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,486 and $29,292.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LINDA CHRISMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 7085, SPRING TX 77387 |
| Phone | 2815981111 |
| LINDA@AFF-DEV.COM | |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM |
| Deadlines | APRIL |
| Restrictions | CHESMAR HOMES, LLC'S EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeaid Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $510,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation | Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $445,500 |
| Lonestar College Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | Scholarship | $418,310 |
| San Jacinto College | Pasadena, TX | General support | $302,683 |
| Alamo College Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $300,000 |
| New Hope Housing | Houston, TX | General support | $250,000 |
| Wharton County Junior College Foundation | Wharton, TX | Scholarship | $216,338 |
| Homeaid Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $150,000 |
| Literacy Now Making It Better | Houston, TX | General support | $125,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Montgomery County | Conroe, TX | General support | $107,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $100,450 |
| Angel Reach Organization | Conroe, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Everybody's Place | Baycliff, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Child Advocates of Montgomery County | Conroe, TX | General support | $35,104 |
| Edfinancial Services | St Louis, MO | Student loan forgiveness | $31,013 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | El Segundo, CA | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois | Urbana, IL | Scholarship | $29,292 |
| Aidvantage | Portland, OR | General support | $27,772 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | Conroe, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Wade Stryk | Boerne, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Nelnet | Portland, OR | Scholarship | $21,361 |
| Construction Industry Education Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Builder's Association | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $19,878 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $19,393 |
| Texas A&m University | College Station, TX | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Yes to Youth | The Woodlands, TX | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Reach University | Alameda, CA | Scholarship | $13,950 |
| Janet Pessagno & Lopez Family - Scholarship | Hayward, CA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Lions Camp | Anacoco, LA | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| The Landing | Sacramento, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Ferris State University | Big Rapids, MI | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Cri | Lincoln, NE | Scholarship | $8,731 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Scholarship | $6,508 |
| University of Houston Downtown | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $6,478 |
| Brigham Young University - Utah | Provo, UT | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Prescott, AZ | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Houston Christian University | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Texas Arc Welding Academy | Humble, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Tennessee Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| University of Texas - Hsc at Sa | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Lone Star College | The Woodlands, TX | Scholarship | $5,901 |
| St Mary's University | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $5,830 |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI | Scholarship | $5,486 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Scholarship | $5,425 |
| Texas A&m University - Corpus Christi | Corpus Christi, TX | Scholarship | $5,381 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Scholarship | $5,363 |
| University of Texas - Permian Basin | Odessa, TX | Scholarship | $5,073 |
| Hope Center Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Scouting America | Houston, TX | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Denver | Aurora, CO | Scholarship | $4,880 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | Scholarship | $4,836 |
| University of Louisiana Lafayette | Lafayette, LA | Scholarship | $3,851 |
| Ramsey Education | Franklin, TN | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Alamo College District | San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $2,292 |
Showing the 60 largest of 64 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($6,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,656,061 | 65 |
| 2024 | $4,330,464 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,883,146 | 65 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600649349100625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4136065
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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