Cheniere Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cheniere Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 119 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $180,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants119
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$86,381
- New grantees72%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
72% of its 2024 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 | $3.0 million | 108 | $123,596 |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 119 | $86,381 |
How to apply
Cheniere 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.
What Cheniere Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $26,054 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 80 | $2.1 million |
| Louisiana | 20 | $422,300 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $246,450 |
| Ohio | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $20,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund | To support scholarships for the academic year 24/25 per agreement | $180,000 |
| Texas A&M University Corpus Christi Foundation | To support "Doing Business With Giants" | $135,000 |
| Brees Dream Foundation | To cover education and training costs for approximately thirty (30) students at the BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans | $100,000 |
| City Of Gregory | To support the Community Development Project | $100,000 |
| SETX Traffic Project | To offset the project cost mitigating the negative impacts the SPL facility has on the community and users of the roadways | $100,000 |
| Buffalo Bayou | To support the 2024 Clean and Green Program, including staff additions to accommodate program growth | $75,000 |
| Education to Employment Workforce Development Programs | To support rural students in San Patricio County (Gregory-Portland and Ingleside High Schools) | $75,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | To support workforce development for three program technician interns and general programming costs associated with implementation of coastal prairie restoration volunteer projects | $75,000 |
| Johnson Bayou Fire Equipment | To support additional firefighter equipment upgrades | $70,000 |
| CCA Texas Artificial Reef Project | To deploy artificial reef materials into the TPWD Sabine HI20 nearshore reefing site | $50,000 |
| Cheniere Boys and Girls Club | To support the Cheniere Boys & Girls Club | $50,000 |
| Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Project | To support the implementation of shoreline protection and improvements (debris removal, construction of shoreline protection with salvaged debris, and site work to create safe public access to the water) | $50,000 |
| Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Project | To support the implementation of shoreline protection and improvements (debris removal, construction of shoreline protection with salvaged debris, and site work to create safe public access to the water) | $50,000 |
| Del Mar College Foundation Scholarships | To provide scholarships to five (5) students of $10,000 covering the cost of tuition, fees and books for the full program with preference to students from San Patricio County for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic years | $50,000 |
| Houston Firefighters Foundation | To support the purchase of 18 FLIR K33 thermal imaging cameras for the VAL Jahnke Training Academy | $50,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | To support the upkeep of local Houston parks | $50,000 |
| Houston Parks Board | To support the revitalization of two inner city parks | $50,000 |
| Kids Meals | To support the 2024 "Cheniere Foundation" Van maintenance and meals | $50,000 |
| Pleasure Island TX Economic Development Prj | To support Pleasure Island engineering and design for a Visitor's Center | $50,000 |
| Port Arthur Education Foundation Mentoring Program | To secure mentorship sessions through May 2025 for a total of 9 students | $50,000 |
| Prairie View A&M University Foundation | To support tutorials and equipment | $50,000 |
| Star of Hope | To support "Love in Action" Van and Family Center | $50,000 |
| Triangle Community Outreach | To cover meals, tutoring materials, field trips fees, and staff salaries associated with BEAM-UP program | $50,000 |
| TSU Scholarships | To support Texas Southern University students by providing scholarships | $50,000 |
| Beauregard Parish Fire Support | To purchase self-contained breathing apparatus to have onsite | $40,000 |
| Gregory Portland Independent School District | To support the Gregory Portland Special Olympics Team | $33,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Louisiana Inc | Support of general programs | $30,000 |
| Cameron Parish Creole Nature Trail | To support the Economic/Tourism Project | $30,000 |
| Triangle Community Outreach | To support the cost of meals, tutoring materials, field trip fees, and staff salaries | $30,000 |
| Youth Odyssey | To support Youth Odyssey Adventure Challenge Program & Leadership Camp | $30,000 |
| YWCA Leadership Program | To support YWTeen Program | $30,000 |
| Coastal Bend Community Foundation | Employee giving fund recipient | $28,700 |
| Ingleside on the Bay Community Development Project | Investment for Ingleside on the Bay Volunteer Fire Department to repair one of the Department's Response Vehicles, assembled "Skid Unit" with 2 hose reels, a 400 gallon Water Tank and pumping equipment | $28,500 |
| Care Help Of Sulphur Inc | Employee giving fund recipient | $26,400 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor U Project | To support the Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU program | $25,000 |
| Cameron Parish Preservation Alliance Project | To support the access to road improvements and the reinforcement of the base for the historical Sabine Pass Lighthouse | $25,000 |
| DC Greens | To support the benefit of DC Greens "The Well at Oxen Run" urban farm | $25,000 |
| DC Greens | To support the well at Oxon Run urban farm and accessible oasis for health and community building in Ward 8 | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place | To support The Critical Repairs Program or Aging in Place Program | $25,000 |
| NAACP Reading & Math Program | To support NAACP's Project Power Reader | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julie Nelson
- Andrea Carter-Virtanen
- Wendy Craven
- Zach Davis
- Robin Dane
- Jane Eapen
- Maas Hinz
- Kristin Kifer
- Florian Pintgen
- Frederik Smits van Oyen
- Viet Van
- Andrew Winata
Questions people ask
Does Cheniere Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cheniere Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 119 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Cheniere Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julie Nelson (President), Andrea Carter-Virtanen (Corporate Secretary), Wendy Craven (Executive Director) and Zach Davis (Director, Treasurer (to 9/30/24)) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Cheniere Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.