Chase Foundation
Accepts applications
Chase Foundation is a private foundation in Artesia, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 75 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $206,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants75
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$206,000
- Assets$46.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 79 | $42.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 75 | $46.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chase Foundation 2103 W Main Street, Artesia, NM 88210 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (575) 746-4610, info@chasefoundation.com |
| What to submit | See application forms at www.chasefoundation.com |
| Deadlines | The 2025 application deadline is april 25, 2025 for fall 2025 scholarships. |
| Restrictions | Graduating senior from artesia nm high school or a prior award recipient. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chase Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 26 | $760,217 |
| Texas | 24 | $344,249 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $71,500 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $29,500 |
| Arizona | 3 | $20,750 |
| Colorado | 3 | $18,500 |
| Nebraska | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $8,750 |
| Georgia | 1 | $6,250 |
| Kansas | 1 | $6,250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State University | Scholarship | $206,000 |
| Texas Tech University | Scholarship | $170,750 |
| Artesia Classical Academy | Grant | $100,000 |
| Written in Red Foundation | Grant | $91,300 |
| Artesia Public Schools | Grant | $82,667 |
| Eastern New Mexico University | Scholarship | $65,250 |
| Sheridan Rotary Club | Grant | $60,000 |
| West Texas A&m University | Scholarship | $32,250 |
| University of New Mexico | Scholarship | $28,750 |
| Victory Life Fellowship | Grant | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech Health Sciences | Scholarship | $24,750 |
| First Baptist Church | Grant | $17,500 |
| Artesia Chamber of Commerce | Grant | $16,500 |
| New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology | Scholarship | $15,250 |
| Wayland Baptist University | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Artesia General Hospital Foundation | Grant | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Scholarship | $14,500 |
| Artesia Pathway Inc | Grant | $14,000 |
| University of Oklahoma | Scholarship | $12,250 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Eddy County Kids Corp | Grant | $12,000 |
| Angelo State University | Scholarship | $11,750 |
| Harvest Fellowship | Grant | $10,000 |
| Artesia Arts Council | Grant | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southern NM | Grant | $10,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center | Grant | $10,000 |
| Amarillo College | Scholarship | $9,250 |
| Creighton University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| South Plains College | Scholarship | $8,500 |
| NM Highlands University | Scholarship | $8,250 |
| Brigham Young University | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Central New Mexico Community College | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Community College of Denver | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Lipscomb University | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Ottawa University | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| University of Colorado | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarship | $6,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Price
- Geren Ferguson
- Robert Chase
- Deb Chase
- Richard Chase
- Karla Chase
Questions people ask
Does Chase Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The 2025 application deadline is april 25, 2025 for fall 2025 scholarships..
How much does Chase Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 75 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Chase Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Price (Executive Di), Geren Ferguson (Advisor), Robert Chase (Advisor) and Deb Chase (Advisor) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Chase Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and faith communities.