How to apply
Letter format with appropriate attachments Contact: Patti Lu Bell Brown, 40 Burton Hills Blvd Suite 300, Nashville, Tn, 6157831437 Deadlines: None Restrictions: For the assistance and promotion of the welfare of humanity; preference to be given to residents of Texas and Arkansas.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center FoundatioDallas, TX | Charity | $200K |
| University of Arkansas Empower ProgFayetteville, AR | Charity | $53K |
| Baylor Healthcare System FoundationDallas, TX | Charity | $50K |
| Crystal Charity BallDallas, TX | Charity | $45K |
| Salesmanship Club Charity Golf of DDallas, TX | Charity | $38K |
| American Cancer SocietyDallas, TX | Charity | $12K |
| Equest Women's AuxillaryDallas, TX | Charity | $7,000 |
| Miss Fran's Teaching GardenTool, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Junior League of DallasDallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Salvation ArmyDallas, TX | Charity | $5,000 |
| Faith Presbyterian HospiceDallas, TX | Charity | $3,500 |
| Baylor Scott White Dallas FoundatioDallas, TX | Charity | $2,500 |
By state: Texas 11 · Arkansas 1
About this foundation
Chilton Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, administered in care of Cumberland Trust Ttee, tax-exempt since 1949. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Chilton Foundation Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter format with appropriate attachments Deadlines: None.
How much does Chilton Foundation Tr give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $425K across 12 grants, a median of $9,275.
Where does Chilton Foundation Tr give?
Texas (11 grants), Arkansas (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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