How to apply
The format is still being determined, but as of now Contact: Foundation Board, 4035 Cottonwood Creek, Saint Jo, Tx, 7043764224, RMCEWAN@HMGLP.COM Deadlines: Due by june 30th Restrictions: None currently
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nocona Senior Citizens CenterNocona, TX | Building improvements | $25K |
| Utopia Volunteer EmsUtopia, TX | For equipment | $18K |
| St Jo Isd FoundationSt Jo, TX | Equipment | $16K |
| Marlow SamaritansMarlow, OK | Equipment | $12K |
| Fortis Therapy CenterDripping Springs, TX | General fund | $10K |
| Matthews Help CenterMatthews, NC | General fund | $6,000 |
| Utopia Food BankUtopia, TX | Purchase food | $5,000 |
| Utopia Memorial ScholarshipUtopia Tx, TX | Education | $5,000 |
| Nocona Rural Fire DepartmentNocona, TX | Equipment | $4,156 |
| A Hand UpTyler, TX | General funds | $4,000 |
| Claire RobinsonShawnee, OK | Education / tuition | $2,500 |
| Child Welfare BoardMontague, TX | Operational needs | $2,500 |
By state: Texas 9 · Oklahoma 2 · North Carolina 1
About this foundation
Doris and Royce Chism Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Jo, Texas, administered in care of De Brown, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Doris and Royce Chism Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. The format is still being determined, but as of now Deadlines: Due by june 30th.
How much does Doris and Royce Chism Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 12 grants, a median of $5,500.
Where does Doris and Royce Chism Family Foundation give?
Texas (9 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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