The J E R and Linda Chilton Foundation
Historical FunderSulphur Springs, Texas · EIN 75-2719548 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$335K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$5.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $70,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | KAYE MORRISON |
|---|---|
| Address | 507 AUSTIN ACRE, SULPHUR SPRINGS TX 75482 |
| Phone | 2142934315 |
| CHILTON1@AIRMAIL.NET | |
| Form and materials | TRADITIONAL MAILING WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST AND PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | REQUESTS MUST BE RECIEVED 60 DAYS IN ADVANCE. |
| Restrictions | COMMITTEE MUST VOTE AND AGREE ON AWARD. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
37% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aging Minds | Dallas, TX | Womens support | $75,000 |
| Red Cross | Dallas, TX | Womens support | $75,000 |
| Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | Womens supportwomens support | $70,000 |
| Cancer Alliance | Palm Beach, FL | Womens support | $30,000 |
| Center for Brain Health | Dallas, TX | Womens support | $25,000 |
| Croquet Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Womens supportwomens support | $20,000 |
| SPCA | Rockwall, TX | Womens support | $20,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | Womens support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $335,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $35,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502889349100720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2719548
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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