Chrest Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Irving, Texas. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation has been tax-exempt since November 2000. The foundation does not operate its own programs but rather makes grants to organizations aligned with its mission and funding priorities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$37.8M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.7M
+10.8% YoY
Grant Count
24
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$71K
+10.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Chrest Foundation is dedicated to supporting organizations that have a long-term vision for positive social change. The foundation's mission is to create a more compassionate and just society and to steward natural resources in a responsible way.
The foundation concentrates its resources on two primary areas:
- Criminal Justice Reform in the United States
- Environmental Conservation and Sustainability in the United States
The foundation also supports endeavors focused on community engagement and communication and dialogue through arts and culture.
Grantmaking
Based on recent financial data, the foundation distributed approximately $1.7 million in grants in 2024. Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $150,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
While the foundation has historically concentrated activities in Turkey (including Istanbul, Eastern and Southeastern Turkey, and Cyprus), current grantmaking focuses on the United States, with particular emphasis on Colorado, Texas, and Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $37.8 million
- Annual Revenue: $1.61 million
- Annual Expenses: $1.85 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation's assets have remained substantial, with total giving in 2024 reaching approximately $1.7 million.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $37,771,876 | $36,191,505 | $33,939,403 |
| Revenue | $1,608,822 | $2,336,288 | $1,841,919 |
| Expenses | $1,853,665 | $2,183,636 | $2,019,700 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,909,992 | $1,671,005 | $1,878,426 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,328,905 | $2,038,795 | $1,584,885 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,851,965 | $1,797,907 | $1,744,142 |
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
133 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
Ms. Lou Anne King Jensen serves as Principal Officer of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In October 2020, the Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center at SMU Dedman School of Law received a $100,000 grant from Chrest Foundation for general operating funds to support research and prosecution reform projects.
Deason Center Receives Grant from Chrest FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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