Chesmar Foundation
Accepts applications
Chesmar Foundation is a private foundation in The Woodlands, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.7 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $8,731 and the largest $510,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.7 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$8,731
- Largest grant$510,000
- Assets$32.5 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was down from $4.3 million the year before.
63% 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 | $1.9 million | 65 | $29.2 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 68 | $31.0 million |
| 2025 | $3.7 million | 65 | $32.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Chrisman PO Box 7085, Spring, TX 77387 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 598-1111, linda@aff-dev.com |
| What to submit | Scholarship application form |
| Deadlines | APRIL |
| Restrictions | Chesmar homes, LLC's employees and subcontractor employees. |
What Chesmar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 39 | $3.3 million |
| Illinois | 2 | $129,742 |
| California | 5 | $83,950 |
| Oregon | 2 | $49,133 |
| Missouri | 2 | $32,777 |
| Arizona | 2 | $25,878 |
| Michigan | 2 | $14,486 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $13,851 |
| Virginia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $8,731 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Homeaid Houston | General support | $510,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation | Scholarship | $445,500 |
| Lonestar College Foundation | Scholarship | $418,310 |
| San Jacinto College | General support | $302,683 |
| Alamo College Foundation | Scholarship | $300,000 |
| New Hope Housing | General support | $250,000 |
| Wharton County Junior College Foundation | Scholarship | $216,338 |
| Homeaid Austin | General support | $150,000 |
| Literacy Now Making It Better | General support | $125,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Montgomery County | General support | $107,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $100,450 |
| Angel Reach Organization | General support | $100,000 |
| Everybody's Place | General support | $75,000 |
| Child Advocates of Montgomery County | General support | $35,104 |
| Edfinancial Services | Student loan forgiveness | $31,013 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Scholarship | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois | Scholarship | $29,292 |
| Aidvantage | General support | $27,772 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | General support | $25,000 |
| Wade Stryk | General support | $25,000 |
| Nelnet | Scholarship | $21,361 |
| Construction Industry Education Foundation | Scholarship | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Builder's Association | General support | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $19,878 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | Scholarship | $19,393 |
| Texas A&m University | Scholarship | $18,000 |
| Yes to Youth | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Reach University | Scholarship | $13,950 |
| Janet Pessagno & Lopez Family - Scholarship | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Lions Camp | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| The Landing | General support | $10,000 |
| Ferris State University | Scholarship | $9,000 |
| Cri | Scholarship | $8,731 |
| Texas State University | Scholarship | $6,508 |
| University of Houston Downtown | Scholarship | $6,478 |
| Brigham Young University - Utah | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Houston Christian University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| James Maddison University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Scholarship | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald P Klein
- Janet L Klein
- Jeanne Toth
- Seth Tobey
- Jana Blackburn
- Laurie Tarver
Questions people ask
Does Chesmar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: APRIL.
How much does Chesmar Foundation give?
$3.7 million in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $8,731.
Who runs Chesmar Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald P Klein (President), Janet L Klein (Director), Jeanne Toth (Director) and Seth Tobey (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Chesmar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.