Chensteino'malleysven Foundation
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2025, it reported giving $102,000 in grants to 15 organizations.
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation at a glance
In short: Chensteino'malleysven Foundation gave $102K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Washington. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,000
- +16.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,800
- +55.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,347,414
- +1.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (8 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chensteino'malleysven Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chensteino'malleysven Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Puget Sound ($19K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington (51%), Idaho (13%), California (12%), Texas (8%), and Colorado (8%). The listed grants also included recipients in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chensteino'malleysven Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 15 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2023) to $102K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $102K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | Lachapelle Posse Fund; | $19,000 |
| Korean Chamber of Commerce Wa State Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted General | $12,000 |
| Hunger Coalition Bellevue, ID | Unrestricted General | $9,000 |
| Level up Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $9,000 |
| Nepal Rising Round Rock, TX | Unrestricted General | $8,500 |
| United Suicide Survivors International Conifer, CO | Unrestricted General | $8,000 |
| YOUTH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SANITY aka YES Santa Cruz, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,500 |
| Congregational Church of San Mateo San Mateo, CA | Unrestricted General | $6,000 |
| Macalester College St. Paul, MN | Support Emergency Fund | $5,000 |
| Page Ahead Children's Literacy Program Seattle, WA | A Taste for Reading; | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,347,414 | $150,984 | $129,088 | $102,000 | 15 | $111,406 | $134,484 | $89,611 |
| 2024 | $1,329,862 | $110,602 | $112,366 | $87,500 | 20 | $96,115 | $94,698 | $84,396 |
| 2023 | $1,332,009 | $99,651 | $89,470 | $62,700 | 10 | $71,432 | $83,490 | $82,616 |
| 2022 | $1,320,348 | $139,830 | $103,283 | $76,150 | 14 | $85,839 | $122,384 | $89,577 |
| 2021 | $1,284,535 | $100,546 | $102,455 | $73,550 | 16 | — | $83,378 | $85,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chensteino'malleysven Foundation reported a distributable amount of $90K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, United Suicide Survivors International describes its work as cultivating the lived expertise of suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors, thought survivors, and caregivers through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy. Macalester College describes its educational emphasis as including internationalism, multiculturalism, and service to society. The Shoshone Project says it strengthens rural communities in Lincoln County, Idaho, by addressing food insecurity, supporting youth and families, and funding local programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $102,000 across 15 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $19,000, with a median grant of $6,000.
Among the largest listed grants were $19,000 to the University of Puget Sound for the LaChapelle Posse Fund; $12,000 to the Korean Chamber of Commerce WA State for unrestricted general support; $9,000 each to Hunger Coalition and Level Up for unrestricted general support; and $8,500 to Nepal Rising for unrestricted general support. Other listed grants included $8,000 to United Suicide Survivors International, $6,500 to Youth for Environmental Sanity, $6,000 to Congregational Church of San Mateo, $5,000 to Macalester College for its emergency fund, and $3,000 to the Shoshone Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Yun-Kuang Chen and Whittnee Brooke LaChapelle as co-trustees, and Bank of America N.A. as agent.
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Yun-Kuang Chen
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
WHITTNEE BROOKE LaCHAPELLE
C0-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Bank Of America N A
Agent
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$18K (2021) → $20K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Bank of America N a (Agent). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chensteino'malleysven Foundation
How much does Chensteino'malleysven Foundation give each year?
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation gave $102K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 20 grants.
What is Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's typical grant size?
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,800, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chensteino'malleysven Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Chensteino'malleysven Foundation give grants?
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (13%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does Chensteino'malleysven Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's largest grantees?
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Puget Sound ($19,000), Korean Chamber of Commerce Wa State ($12,000) and Hunger Coalition ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chensteino'malleysven Foundation?
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $90K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chensteino'malleysven Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chensteino'malleysven Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's EIN?
Chensteino'malleysven Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6498586. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Chensteino'malleysven Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work Chensteino'malleysven Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Chensteino'malleysven Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chensteino-malleysven-foundation-morg_9d267a54ae294f92a5b5d91ef0bd1e93
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