The Chilton Foundation
The Chilton Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee, established in 1945 in Texas. The organization operates as an independent foundation focused on philanthropic giving to support the welfare of humanity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.1M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$616K
+18.3% YoY
Grant Count
11
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$56K
+18.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose is "the assistance and promotion of the welfare of humanity."
Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Human services
- Health (including hospitals)
- Children and youth
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept applications.
Grant Range
$2,000–$300,000
Average Grant
$210
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Dallas, Texas area, with occasional support to organizations in Arkansas. Specific cities of focus include Austin, Dallas, Fayetteville, and Tool, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $9.1–$9.6 million
- Annual giving: $522,000–$616,000
- Annual revenue: $464,231
- Annual expenses: $762,196
- Expense ratio: 164.2% of total revenue spent on programs
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,108,102 | $9,272,132 | $9,572,141 |
| Revenue | $699,322 | $464,231 | $297,038 |
| Expenses | $860,922 | $762,196 | $796,839 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $784,057 | $688,435 | $716,689 |
| Net Investment Income | $622,457 | $390,595 | $216,888 |
| Distributable Amount | $568,074 | $525,958 | $553,459 |
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
56 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
- Patti Lu B Brown (Distribution Committee)
- Bonnie M B Harding (Distribution Committee)
- Cumberland Trust (Trustee)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patti Lu B Brown | Dstr Committee | 10 | $75,000 |
| Bonnie M B Harding | Dstr Committee | 10 | $75,000 |
| Cumberland Trust | Trustee | 10 | $25,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 40 Burton Hills Blvd Ste 300, Nashville, TN 37215-6292
Telephone: 615-783-1437
EIN: 75-6006996
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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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