Chiles Foundation
The Chiles Foundation is a private family foundation incorporated in 1949 in Oregon and headquartered in Portland, OR. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and has been tax-exempt since March 1951.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.3M
-20.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$334K
-94.8% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$33K
-95.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Chiles Foundation intentionally funds solutions to poverty that are engineered to work on a person-by-person basis. The foundation prioritizes projects that combine effectiveness with a deeply personal touch, focusing on helping individuals move out of poverty through direct services and support.
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent fiscal year data (2023), the foundation distributed $6,437,750 in total giving. The foundation supports a range of initiatives, including transitional housing and homeless services. Notable examples include funding for Chiles House, a 27-unit transitional apartment building constructed in 2022 next to Catholic Charities of Oregon's headquarters, which features trauma-informed design elements.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates primarily in Oregon, with a particular focus on the Portland area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of fiscal year 2023:
- Total Assets: $11,637,246
- Total Giving: $6,437,750
- Total Revenue: $569,000
- Total Expenses: $8,110,000
- Total Liabilities: $2,120,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,272,253 | $11,637,246 | $18,177,834 |
| Revenue | $1,989,588 | $568,644 | $15,369 |
| Expenses | $9,820,879 | $8,105,809 | $1,437,278 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $539,165 | $6,632,888 | $693,184 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,252,872 | $293,028 | $8,289 |
| Distributable Amount | $520,268 | $814,665 | $955,752 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kristi Richards serves as Executive Director of the Chiles Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTI RICHARDS | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | 40 | $135,820 |
| PEDRO GARCIA | TRUSTEE | 5 | $24,000 |
| J KENNETH MENGES JR | TRUSTEE | 5 | $24,000 |
| FLO NEWTON MERLO | TRUSTEE | 5 | $24,000 |
| RYAN ROTH GALLO | TRUSTEE | 5 | $24,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2023, the Chiles Foundation announced a $5 million gift to support building improvements for the University of Portland's Chiles Center, a 4,852-seat athletic facility.
Chiles Foundation Announces $5 Million Gift to Support Building Improvements\Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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