The Mary Cecile Chambers
The Mary Cecile Chambers is a private foundation, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $509K. Net investment income was $396K.
The Mary Cecile Chambers at a glance
In short: The Mary Cecile Chambers gave $509K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $254K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $508,500
- +7.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $254,250
- +7.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $254,250
- Total assets
- $5,504,605
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Mary Cecile Chambers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Various Students & Universities ($508K). Together the top 2 received $509K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Mary Cecile Chambers gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+19%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 196% of 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $414K (2020) to $509K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $509K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Students & Universities Various, TX | Educational Grants | $507,500 |
| Our Lady of Light Catholic Church Anahuac, TX | Devise Under Will | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,504,605 | $412,299 | $587,161 | $508,500 | 2 | $565,717 | $396,368 | $288,091 |
| 2025 | $5,679,143 | $436,147 | $554,051 | $475,197 | 2 | $532,253 | $420,190 | $279,199 |
| 2024 | $5,801,862 | $522,745 | $540,053 | $459,668 | 2 | $490,039 | $505,752 | $286,631 |
| 2023 | $5,805,494 | $196,582 | $491,810 | $427,674 | 2 | $472,436 | $182,206 | $308,242 |
| 2022 | $6,100,763 | $941,756 | $502,082 | $421,002 | 2 | $470,155 | $924,977 | $334,639 |
| 2021 | $5,654,026 | $317,416 | $494,185 | $429,694 | 2 | — | $301,959 | $300,241 |
| 2020 | $5,828,765 | $305,025 | $479,097 | $413,871 | 2 | — | $286,524 | $289,397 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mary Cecile Chambers reported a distributable amount of $288K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mary Cecile Chambers's only listed officer is Moody National Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Moody National Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $43K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $43K, to Moody National Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Mary Cecile Chambers
How much does The Mary Cecile Chambers give each year?
The Mary Cecile Chambers gave $509K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $475K across 2 grants.
How large is The Mary Cecile Chambers?
The Mary Cecile Chambers reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $566K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $288K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Mary Cecile Chambers operate?
The Mary Cecile Chambers has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The Mary Cecile Chambers's EIN?
The Mary Cecile Chambers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-6071425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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