Chambers Foundation 1115004822

Private foundation · Grantmaker New Orleans, LA EIN: 20-2123840

Chambers Foundation 1115004822 is a private foundation, based in New Orleans, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $858K. Net investment income was $1.2M.

Chambers Foundation 1115004822 at a glance

In short: Chambers Foundation 1115004822 gave $858K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $172K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$858,175
+9.4% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
5
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$171,635
+9.4% vs 2025
Median grant
$87,300
Total assets
$12,635,627
+1.9% vs 2025
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.

Who Chambers Foundation 1115004822 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2026

Beaumont Heritage Society: $509KBeaumont Heritage Society$509KAmerican Red Cross CO Texas Gulf Coast Region: $87KAmerican Red Cross CO TexasGulf Coast Region$87KFirst United Methodist Church: $87KFirst United Methodist Church$87KArt Museum Of Southeast TX: $87KArt Museum Of Southeast TX$87KTyrrell Historical Library Inc Assoc: $87KTyrrell Historical Library IncAssoc$87K

The largest 2026 recipient was Beaumont Heritage Society ($509K). Together the top 5 received $858K.

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

1<$50K20$50–100K$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 20 grants of 26 (77%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BeaumontHoustonOrange

How Chambers Foundation 1115004822 gives

  • Giving grew 21% from 2023 to 2026. Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$250K$500K$750K$1M5 grants2021 5 grants2022 6 grants2023 5 grants2024 5 grants2025 5 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $626K (2022) to $858K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $858K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Beaumont Heritage Society Beaumont, TXGeneral Operating$508,975
American Red Cross CO Texas Gulf Coast Region Houston, TXGeneral Operating$87,300
First United Methodist Church Beaumont, TXGeneral Operating$87,300
Art Museum Of Southeast TX Beaumont, TXGeneral Operating$87,300
Tyrrell Historical Library Inc Assoc Beaumont, TXGeneral Operating$87,300
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$12,635,627$1,363,363$1,160,621$858,1755$1,021,760$1,244,555$803,631
2025$12,400,704$969,698$980,065$784,6615$819,829$812,452$776,501
2024$12,420,101$1,295,601$973,760$749,6265$782,604$1,111,215$702,687
2023$12,108,548$1,198,543$962,833$708,1976$742,515$1,020,304$721,830
2022$11,907,582$1,446,449$810,138$625,6505$662,070$1,300,623$803,346
2021$11,263,382$332,927$963,422$806,2475—$209,647$703,169

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chambers Foundation 1115004822 reported a distributable amount of $804K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Chambers Foundation 1115004822's only listed officer is Hancock Whitney Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Hancock Whitney Bank

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $130K (2021) → $141K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Hancock Whitney Bank — Trustee: $141KHancock Whitney BankTrustee$141K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $141K, to Hancock Whitney Bank (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Chambers Foundation 1115004822

How much does Chambers Foundation 1115004822 give each year?

Chambers Foundation 1115004822 gave $858K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $785K across 5 grants.

What is Chambers Foundation 1115004822's typical grant size?

Chambers Foundation 1115004822's median grant in 2026 was $87,300, and its average grant was $171,635, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Chambers Foundation 1115004822 give grants?

Chambers Foundation 1115004822 gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Beaumont, TX (4 grants).

Does Chambers Foundation 1115004822 give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Chambers Foundation 1115004822's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Chambers Foundation 1115004822's largest grantees?

Chambers Foundation 1115004822's largest 2026 grantees include Beaumont Heritage Society ($508,975), American Red Cross CO Texas Gulf Coast Region ($87,300) and First United Methodist Church ($87,300), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Chambers Foundation 1115004822?

Chambers Foundation 1115004822 reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $804K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Chambers Foundation 1115004822's EIN?

Chambers Foundation 1115004822's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2123840. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
  5. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
  6. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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