The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation is a private foundation based in Tyler, Texas. In filing year 2025, it reported making 15 grants totaling $92,000 to charitable organizations.
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation at a glance
In short: The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation gave $92K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state North Carolina. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,000
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,133
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,341,265
- +13.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (22% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 64417, Lubbock, TX 79464-4417
Phone: (806) 789-6554
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($20K). Together the top 10 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares by recipient state were North Carolina (22%), Florida (14%), Wyoming (13%), Alabama (11%), and Colorado (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $92K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane Relief | $20,000 |
| Ranchlands Foundation Hyattville, WY | Conservation | $12,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Telluride, CO | Medical Research & Assistance | $10,500 |
| BlackRock Baptist Church Yulee, FL | CHURCH | $7,500 |
| University of the South Athletics Sewanee, TN | Education | $6,500 |
| Florida Baptist Convention Jacksonville, FL | CHURCH | $5,000 |
| Fundacion Ministerio Espiritu Del Chiriqui Panama, TX | CHURCH | $5,000 |
| Running Water Draw Care Center Olton, TX | Nursing Home / Medical Care Impr | $5,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | Environmental Protection | $5,000 |
| Big Oak Ranch Springville, AL | Orphan Children | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,341,265 | $401,767 | $125,971 | $92,000 | 15 | $92,000 | $367,796 | $107,373 |
| 2024 | $2,065,469 | $1,422,400 | $97,745 | $81,000 | 14 | $81,000 | $1,405,655 | $80,697 |
| 2023 | $740,814 | $84,145 | $98,958 | $84,000 | 17 | $84,000 | $69,187 | $80,602 |
| 2022 | $755,627 | $135,193 | $106,732 | $91,250 | 14 | $91,265 | $119,726 | $89,305 |
| 2021 | $731,667 | $23,786 | $82,358 | $65,500 | 16 | — | $6,973 | $88,771 |
| 2020 | $785,738 | $106,526 | $61,184 | $51,000 | 17 | — | $96,392 | $65,371 |
| 2019 | $740,396 | $107,887 | $67,980 | $58,000 | 12 | — | $47,804 | $56,357 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation reported a distributable amount of $107K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grant list includes a $20,000 grant to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane relief, a $12,000 grant to Ranchlands Foundation for conservation, and a $10,500 grant to Telluride Medical Center for medical research and assistance.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Samaritan’s Purse says it provides spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Big Oak Ranch says it provides a Christian home for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. The Southern Environmental Law Center describes its mission as protecting clean air, clean water, and a livable climate, and preserving natural treasures and biodiversity. Wofford College describes itself as a liberal arts institution focused on intellectual, spiritual, and aesthetic development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $92,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among its reported 2025 grants were $20,000 to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane relief; $12,000 to Ranchlands Foundation for conservation; $10,500 to Telluride Medical Center for medical research and assistance; $7,500 to Blackrock Baptist Church; and $6,500 to University of the South Athletics for education. Other listed recipients included Florida Baptist Convention ($5,000), Southern Environmental Law Center ($5,000), Big Oak Ranch ($5,000), Children’s of Alabama ($4,000), and Wofford College ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Arthur I Chenoweth Jr as president and Melanie C Davis as treasurer.
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation is led by Arthur I. Chenoweth Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Arthur I. Chenoweth Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie C. Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emily F. Chenoweth (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation
How much does The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation give each year?
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation gave $92K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 14 grants.
What is The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's typical grant size?
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation give grants?
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Wyoming (13%).
Does The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Church" (4 grants).
Who are The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's largest grantees?
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Samaritan's Purse ($20,000), Ranchlands Foundation ($12,000) and Telluride Medical Center ($10,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation?
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $107K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2025 grant list includes a $20,000 grant to Samaritan’s Purse for hurricane relief, a $12,000 grant to Ranchlands Foundation for conservation, and a $10,500 grant to Telluride Medical Center for medical research and assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's EIN?
The Illges-Chenoweth Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1925808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Illges-Chenoweth 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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