Chilton Trust Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chilton Trust Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $203,741 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $34,790 and the largest $79,185. 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$203,741
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$34,790
- Largest grant$79,185
- Assets$13,804
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $135,306 the year before.
50% 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 | $87,200 | 8 | $8,021 |
| 2024 | $135,306 | 11 | $69,961 |
| 2025 | $203,741 | 6 | $13,804 |
How to apply
Chilton Trust 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 1 | $79,185 |
| Florida | 2 | $69,580 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $46,000 |
| New York | 2 | $8,976 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Acadia | General support | $79,185 |
| Youth Golf Foundation of the Carolinas | General support | $46,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | General support | $44,580 |
| Captains For Clean Water Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impair | General support | $4,976 |
| Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin | General support | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr
- Jennifer L Foster
- Mary M Morse
- Sarah E Chilton
- Charlotte W Chilton
- Hope M Chilton
- Kathy VosWinkel
Questions people ask
Does Chilton Trust Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chilton Trust Foundation give?
$203,741 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $34,790.
Who runs Chilton Trust Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Lockwood Chilton Jr (President & Director), Jennifer L Foster (Treasurer & Director), Mary M Morse (Secretary & Director) and Sarah E Chilton (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.