Chesmar Foundation
Chesmar Foundation is a private foundation based in The Woodlands, Texas. Formed in 2014, its stated objective includes awarding scholarships to children of Chesmar Homes employees and contractors. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and general support for colleges, housing organizations, and other nonprofits.
Chesmar Foundation at a glance
In short: Chesmar Foundation gave $3.7M across 65 grants in 2025 (avg $56K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,656,061
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 65
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $56,247
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,731
- Total assets
- $32,161,279
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chesmar Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing lists a scholarship application form. It states that awards are restricted to employees of Chesmar Homes, LLC and subcontractor employees.
- Review Cycle
- April.
- Deadline
- April.
- Contact
Application contact: Khiabett Flores
Mailing address: 480 Wildwood Forest Drive Suite 803, Houston, TX 77380
Phone: (281) 598-1111
Website: https://chesmar.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chesmar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Homeaid Houston ($510K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Organizations only. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($36,954), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
280 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 239 grants of 280 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares were Illinois (4%), California (2%), Oregon (1%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 65 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chesmar Foundation gives
- 45% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1039% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 248% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2020) to $4.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 65 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeaid Houston Houston, TX | General Support | $510,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation Dallas, TX | Scholarship | $445,500 |
| Lonestar College Foundation The Woodlands, TX | Scholarship | $418,310 |
| San Jacinto College Pasadena, TX | General Support | $302,683 |
| Alamo College Foundation San Antonio, TX | Scholarship | $300,000 |
| New Hope Housing Houston, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| Wharton County Junior College Foundation Wharton, TX | Scholarship | $216,338 |
| Homeaid Austin Austin, TX | General Support | $150,000 |
| Literacy Now Making It Better Houston, TX | General Support | $125,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Montgomery County Conroe, TX | General Support | $107,500 |
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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 | $32,161,279 | $5,268,545 | $3,721,101 | $3,656,061 | 65 | $3,669,903 | $1,255,028 | $1,479,107 |
| 2024 | $30,613,835 | $6,231,470 | $4,373,339 | $4,330,464 | 68 | $4,349,232 | $1,722,383 | $1,375,953 |
| 2023 | $28,773,611 | $7,240,556 | $1,885,578 | $1,883,146 | 65 | $1,884,578 | $737,556 | $1,189,407 |
| 2022 | $23,385,927 | $20,058,736 | $322,473 | $320,859 | 45 | $320,859 | $61,936 | $213,269 |
| 2021 | $3,628,006 | $2,009,818 | $165,798 | $162,168 | 37 | $162,168 | $6,547 | $88,607 |
| 2020 | $1,783,986 | $1,025,551 | $91,522 | $90,287 | 38 | — | $23,894 | $42,584 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chesmar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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
The foundation’s stated objective includes awarding scholarships to children of Chesmar Homes employees and contractors. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general support across a range of organizations. For example, Dallas College Foundation says it provides scholarships, works to remove barriers to college attendance and graduation, and supports innovation. An individual recipient says it builds emergency shelters and transitional and permanent housing, while offering job-skills training and support. Meals on Wheels Montgomery County says it provides meals, transportation, and caring connections to homebound seniors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 65 grants totaling $3,656,061. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $510,000, with a median of $8,731. The largest awards included $510,000 to HomeAid Houston for general support; $445,500 to Dallas College Foundation for scholarships; $418,310 to Lone Star College Foundation for scholarships; $302,683 to San Jacinto College for general support; and $300,000 to Alamo College Foundation for scholarships. Other notable grants included $250,000 to New Hope Housing and $150,000 to an individual recipient, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donald P. Klein as president and director. Other directors listed are Janet L. Klein, Jeanne Toth, Seth Tobey, Jana Blackburn, and Laurie Tarver.
Chesmar Foundation is led by Donald P. Klein, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donald P. Klein
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet L. Klein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jana Blackburn
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeanne Toth
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Seth Tobey
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Laurie Tarver
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Melissa Klein (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chesmar Foundation
How much does Chesmar Foundation give each year?
Chesmar Foundation gave $3.7M across 65 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.3M across 68 grants.
What is Chesmar Foundation's typical grant size?
Chesmar Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,731, and its average grant was $56,247, across 65 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chesmar Foundation give grants?
Chesmar Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants), San Antonio, TX (5 grants), Conroe, TX (4 grants) and The Woodlands, TX (3 grants).
Does Chesmar Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of Chesmar Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 65) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (47 grants).
Who are Chesmar Foundation's largest grantees?
Chesmar Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Homeaid Houston ($510,000), Dallas College Foundation ($445,500) and Lonestar College Foundation ($418,310), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 7 individual scholarships ($36,954), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chesmar Foundation?
Chesmar Foundation reported $32.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chesmar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated objective includes awarding scholarships to children of Chesmar Homes employees and contractors. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general support across a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chesmar Foundation?
The 2024 filing lists a scholarship application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chesmar Foundation's EIN?
Chesmar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4136065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Chesmar Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chesmar-foundation-morg_dcff2a7afbfa4c9399921e2289ab012d
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