The Chinook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chinook Foundation is a private foundation in La Quinta, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $59,000 the year before.
58% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $52,000 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 11 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $88,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
The Chinook Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Chinook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $27,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $21,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives | Educational | $20,000 |
| Lutheran Disaster Relief | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Fdn for RLQ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bergen Family Center | Educational | $7,000 |
| Table to Table | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Center for Food Action | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Nature Track Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army California South | Charitable | $5,000 |
| 826LA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hey I'm Here for You | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Koinonia Ministry | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura G Marvin
- Thomas K Marvin
- Julia Dito
Questions people ask
Does The Chinook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chinook Foundation give?
$88,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Chinook Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura G Marvin (President), Thomas K Marvin (Director) and Julia Dito (Secretary/Tr).
What does The Chinook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.