Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$299K
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute?
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Permian Basin Area Foundation ($120K), Nystrom Family Foundation ($84K), The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $299K in grants to Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | $120,300 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Nystrom Family Foundation | $84,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Brown Foundation Inc | $19,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Shield-Ayres Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Bybee Foundation | $5,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Summerlee Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rose and David Dortort Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Spectrum Charitable Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $74K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $69K.
What grants has Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Permian Basin Area Foundation | General operating and program support for 2025 and 2026 | $35,000 |
| 2025 | Nystrom Family Foundation | Program support | $24,000 |
| 2025 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Bybee Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Spectrum Charitable Foundation | PARK CONSERVATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Shield-Ayres Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Nystrom Family Foundation | Program support | $12,000 |
| 2024 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | Promote public awareness, appreciation, and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Educational Programming | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Bybee Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Spectrum Charitable Foundation | PARK CONSERVATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Permian Basin Area Foundation | Environmental | $45,300 |
| 2023 | Nystrom Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | Promote public awareness, appreciation, and concern for nature generally and the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Educational Programming | $7,000 |
| 2022 | Nystrom Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2022 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | Promote public awareness, appreciation, and concern for nature | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Brown Foundation Inc | Educational Programming | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Permian Basin Area Foundation | Environmental | $40,000 |
| 2021 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | Promote public awareness, appreciation, and concern for the natural diversity | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Joel Frantzman Family Foundation | GRAMT | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Nystrom Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2019 | Nystrom Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2019 | The Rose and David Dortort Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute?
Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Permian Basin Area Foundation ($120K), Nystrom Family Foundation ($84K), The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $299K in grants to Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute's largest funder?
Permian Basin Area Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute, with $120K across 3 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $299K in grants to Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute across 24 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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