The Chilton Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 75-6006996 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Patti Lu Bell Brown |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 Burton Hills Blvd Suite 300, Nashville TN 37215 |
| Phone | 6157831437 |
| Form and materials | Letter format with appropriate attachments |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | For the assistance and promotion of the welfare of humanity; preference to be given to residents of Texas and Arkansas. |
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
100% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | Dallas, TX | Charity | $200,000 |
| University of Arkansas Empower Prog | Fayetteville, AR | Charity | $53,300 |
| Baylor Healthcare System Foundation | Dallas, TX | Charity | $50,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charity Golf of D | Dallas, TX | Charity | $37,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Dallas, TX | Charity | $11,550 |
| Junior League of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian Hospice | Dallas, TX | Charity | $3,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($59,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,350 | 12 |
| 2024 | $616,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $520,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349102407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6006996
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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