The Chilton Foundation
The Chilton Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Chilton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chilton Foundation gave $3.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $3.5M), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,518,511
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -97.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,518,511
- +3734.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,518,511
- Total assets
- $2,569,287
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Chilton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1290 E Main St 1St Floor, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 352-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chilton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 113 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Chilton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.8M (2021) to $4.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached List Stamford, CT | General Purpose | $3,518,511 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,569,287 | $5,644,262 | $3,649,408 | $3,518,511 | 1 | $3,603,028 | $2,200,015 | $120,741 |
| 2023 | $2,711,503 | $5,079,161 | $3,141,074 | $3,028,434 | 33 | $3,085,880 | $2,967,464 | $2,582 |
| 2022 | $772,168 | $2,693,948 | $2,566,328 | $2,494,149 | 33 | $2,547,779 | $2,263,802 | $18,437 |
| 2021 | $644,581 | $1,488,181 | $1,820,700 | $1,761,119 | 29 | $1,818,200 | $665,870 | $16,111 |
| 2020 | $985,598 | $4,853,477 | $4,425,110 | $4,424,500 | 17 | — | $49 | $40,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chilton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $3,518,511. The filing lists the recipient as “SEE ATTACHED LIST (STAMFORD, CT)” and gives its purpose as general purpose. In 2023, it reported 33 grants totaling $3,028,434; in 2022, it reported 33 grants totaling $2,494,149.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Richard L Chilton Jr — Settlor/Trustee
- Jennifer L Foster — Trustee
- Maureen K Chilton — Trustee
- Richard L Chilton III — Trustee
- Sarah E Chilton — Trustee
- Charlotte W Chilton — Trustee
- Hope M Chilton — Trustee
The Chilton Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hope M. Chilton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $31K (2024)
Jennifer L. Foster
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen K. Chilton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Chilton Jr.
Settlor & Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte W. Chilton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Chilton III
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Chilton
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $31K, to Hope M Chilton (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Chilton Foundation
How much does The Chilton Foundation give each year?
The Chilton Foundation gave $3.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 33 grants.
How large is The Chilton Foundation?
The Chilton Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Chilton Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Chilton Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Connecticut.
What is The Chilton Foundation's EIN?
The Chilton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7077903. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chilton 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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