The Chilton Foundation
Accepts applications
The Chilton Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $425,350 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $9,275 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$425,350
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$9,275
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $616,000 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 | $520,500 | 11 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $616,000 | 11 | $11.8 million |
| 2025 | $425,350 | 12 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Patti Lu Bell Brown 40 Burton Hills Blvd Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37215 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 783-1437 |
| What to submit | Letter format with appropriate attachments |
| Restrictions | For the assistance and promotion of the welfare of humanity; preference to be given to residents of Texas and Arkansas. |
What The Chilton Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $372,050 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $53,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | Charity | $200,000 |
| University of Arkansas Empower Prog | Charity | $53,300 |
| Baylor Healthcare System Foundation | Charity | $50,000 |
| Crystal Charity Ball | Charity | $45,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charity Golf of D | Charity | $37,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Charity | $11,550 |
| Individual | Charity | $7,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Dallas | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $3,500 |
| Baylor Scott White Dallas Foundatio | Charity | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Patti Lu B Brown
- Bonnie M B Harding
- Cumberland Trust
Questions people ask
Does The Chilton Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Chilton Foundation give?
$425,350 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $9,275.
Who runs The Chilton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Patti Lu B Brown (Dstr Committee), Bonnie M B Harding (Dstr Committee) and Cumberland Trust (Trustee).
What does The Chilton Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.