The Lois Chiles Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-1673659 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General fund | $375,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General fund | $125,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General fund | $100,000 |
| Yale Repertory Theatre Associates Inc | New Haven, CT | General fund | $100,000 |
| David Geffen School of Drama at Yale | New Haven, CT | General fund | $75,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| Sir John Soane's Museum Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $25,000 |
| Daily History Quote Inc | Westfield, NJ | General fund | $20,000 |
| The Beacon Project | Islesboro, ME | General fund | $20,000 |
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Voices of Jubilee | Henrico, VA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Share Our Strength(No Kids Hungry) | Washington, DC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Wnet(Thirteen Pbs) | New York, NY | General fund | $15,000 |
| Body Traffic | Los Angeles, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Camp Holiday Trails | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Lifeflight of Maine LLC | Bangor, ME | General fund | $10,000 |
| St Luke's Chamber Ensemble Inc(Orchestra of St Luke's) | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| The Promise of Justice Initiative | New Orleans, LA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Rice University | Houston, TX | General fund | $10,000 |
| Felix Organization - Adoptees for Children Inc | Locust Valley, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Herring Gut Coastal Science Center | Port Clyde, ME | General fund | $5,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund | Islesboro, ME | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Western Albemarle Rescue Squad Foundation | Crozet, VA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Inc | Verona, VA | General fund | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Dark Harbor | Islesboro, ME | General fund | $2,000 |
| Big Tree Boating Association | Islesboro, ME | General fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,085,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $1,288,550 | 31 |
| 2023 | $1,956,600 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601489349100760
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1673659
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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