Chiles Foundation
Accepts applications
Chiles Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $375,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $375,000 and the largest $375,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$375,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$375,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $9.4 million the year before.
100% 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 | $7.7 million | 9 | $11.6 million |
| 2024 | $9.4 million | 10 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $375,000 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | The Chiles Foundation 111 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 222-2143 |
| What to submit | The foundation prefers initial contact be made with the foundation's offices to obtain an application form and review the substance of the proposed request prior to filing a formal application. |
| Deadlines | Between july 1st and july 15th each year. |
| Restrictions | Applicants generally must be non-profit, publicly supported organizations with 501(c)(3) exemptions. Grant are made primarily within the state of Oregon and the pacific northwest; however, the foundation is not restricted territorially in its grant making. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chiles Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1 | $375,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Portland Medical Foundation | Cancer research | $375,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristi Richards
- Pedro Garcia
- J Kenneth Menges Jr
- Flo Newton Merlo
- Ryan Roth Gallo
Questions people ask
Does Chiles Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Between july 1st and july 15th each year.
How much does Chiles Foundation give?
$375,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $375,000.
Who runs Chiles Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristi Richards (Director/Trustee), Pedro Garcia (Trustee), J Kenneth Menges Jr (Trustee) and Flo Newton Merlo (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chiles Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.