Chrest Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chrest Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$37.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.7 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.7 million | 24 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 24 | $37.8 million |
How to apply
Chrest Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chrest Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 7 | $470,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $400,000 |
| California | 4 | $375,000 |
| Montana | 4 | $260,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Recidiviz Inc | Support for data platforms to help more justice-involved people safely transition back into their communities. | $150,000 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | General support to protect Colorado's 14,000-foot peaks through stewardship and public education. | $100,000 |
| Glacier National Park Conservancy | Support to preserve Glacier National Park wilderness. | $100,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | General support to address systemic issues in the criminal legal system through advocacy and evidence-based programs for youth. | $100,000 |
| Montana Wilderness Association Inc | General support to help protect 50% of Montana's public lands by 2050. | $100,000 |
| Protect Our Winters | General support to combat climate change. | $100,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Support to educate Mississippi policymakers and criminal justice stakeholders about the importance of constitutional rights of newly arrested people. | $100,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Promote accountability and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system. | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Support to increase greenspace in Colorado schoolyards and expand public access to after school hours. | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Support for land conservation and preservation across northwest Montana. | $100,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Accelerate the transition to clean energy in the Western portion of the United States. | $100,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Conserve climate-protective grasslands in the Northern Great Plains. | $100,000 |
| Conservation Colorado Education Fund | Support to conserve and protect Colorado's public lands and open spaces. | $60,000 |
| Caf Momentum | Support to equip justice-involved youth with life skills, education, and employment opportunities in an effort to prevent recidivism. | $50,000 |
| Georgia Center for Opportunity | Support to raise awareness about the benefits of cognitive behavioral therapy programs for juvenile offenders in Georgia. | $50,000 |
| Rural Utah Project Education Fund DBA Stewardship Utah Foundation | Support to advance pollution reduction strategies across Utah. | $50,000 |
| Southwest Energy Efficiency Project | Support to advance climate solutions for energy efficiency, electrification, and clean transportation across the Southwest. | $50,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Accelerate the transition to clean energy in Arizona. | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Land Trust | Support to protect and expand Colorado's wilderness areas through land acquisition for public ownership. | $50,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | Investigative reporting on police pursuit policies, outcomes, and consequences with the goal of increasing police transparency. | $40,000 |
| Turn 2 U Inc DBA The Last Mile | General support for justice-impacted individuals through in-prison education and technology training programs. | $25,000 |
| Emergency Family Assistance Association | Support for family resource center to meet immediate needs of the community and address issues of poverty. | $10,000 |
| Urban Specialists Enterprises Inc | General support for community programs to disrupt violence and poverty through local leadership. | $10,000 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | General support to improve quality of life for the Whitefish community. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lou Anne King Jensen
- Jeffrey J Jensen
- William B Jensen
- Haley M Jensen
Questions people ask
Does Chrest Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chrest Foundation Inc give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Chrest Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lou Anne King Jensen (President), Jeffrey J Jensen (Vice President), William B Jensen (Treasurer) and Haley M Jensen (Secretary).
What does Chrest Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.