The Chisholm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Chisholm Foundation is a private foundation in Laurel, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $5.4 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5.4 million and the largest $5.4 million. 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$5.4 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$5.4 million
- Largest grant$5.4 million
- Assets$116 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.3 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 1 | $102 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 1 | $113 million |
| 2025 | $5.4 million | 1 | $116 million |
How to apply
The Chisholm 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 1 | $5.4 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Schedule Attached | Unrestricted | $5.4 million |
Officers and trustees
- John L Lindsey
- Alexander C Lindsey
- Nathan E Saint-Amand
- Julie Vos Lindsey
- Lynn Manley Lindsey
- Alexander Saint-Amand
- Elisabeth Saint-Amand
Questions people ask
Does The Chisholm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chisholm Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5.4 million.
Who runs The Chisholm Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John L Lindsey (President), Alexander C Lindsey (Treasurer), Nathan E Saint-Amand (Secretary) and Julie Vos Lindsey (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.