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Cheniere Foundation

Houston, Texas  ·  EIN 822691447  ·  Private foundation

Based in Houston, Texas, Cheniere Foundation has awarded $11.3M across 385 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Community Fdn of Southwest Louisian. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$98K
Total assets
385
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Cheniere Foundation funds

Cheniere Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Adult EducationCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, low-income communities, men boys.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationlow-income communitiesmen boysrural communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Cheniere Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Community Fdn of Southwest Louisian
Hurricane Laura disaster relief/ COVID-19 pandemic
Lake Charles, LA$550K2020
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc
Donation To Support The Sabine Pass Historic Park Site Improvement Plan
Austin, TX$250K2023
Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation
Restoration of public waterway access infrastructure
Dallas, TX$250K2022
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital Fdn
Hurricane Laura disaster relief/COVID-19 community response
Sulphur, LA$230K2020
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Funding for academic year 2023-2024 scholarships
Washington, DC$207K2023
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
Funding for academic year 22-23 scholarships
Washington, DC$207K2022
City of Port Arthur
Support for the city of Port Arthur - pleasure island commission fishing pier safety improvements
Port Arthur, TX$200K2023
Thurgood Marshall College Fund
To support scholarships for the academic year 24/25 per agreement
Washington, DC$180K2024
Texas A&m University Corpus Christi Foundation
To support "Doing Business With Giants"
Corpus Christi, TX$135K2024
Benevolent Healthcare Foundation Dba Project Cure
Support for procurement and transport of essential medical supplies to Turkey after the devastating Feb. 6, 2023 earthquake
Centennial, CO$125K2023
Houston Food Bank
COVID-19 Community response in Houston area
Houston, TX$125K2020
Houston Parks Board
Funding to support completion of proposed park improvements in $120,000 historically under -served and under -resourced Houston communities.
Houston, TX$120K2023
Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation
Donation to support coastal wetlands in Cameron Parish
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2023
Texas A&m Corpus Christi Foundation
Support for Doing Business With Giants
Corpus Christi, TX$100K2023
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
This is to support G.I.V.E. to host the summer in the park event, hold sessions for hands-on activities
Corpus Christi, TX$100K2023

Cheniere Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.4M
2022$2.7M
2023$3.3M
2024$2.9M

How to apply for funding from Cheniere Foundation

Cheniere Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Cheniere Foundation

Does Cheniere Foundation accept grant applications?
Cheniere Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Cheniere Foundation fund?
Cheniere Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Community Fdn of Southwest Louisian, Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc, Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Cheniere Foundation give in grants?
Cheniere Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.3M over 385 grants.
Where is Cheniere Foundation located?
Cheniere Foundation is based in Houston, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 822691447.
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About this profile. This page is built from Cheniere Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Cheniere Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.