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Cheniere Cares Inc. is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. It holds total assets of $86K. Annual income is reported at $3M. Total assets have decreased from $617K in 2018 to $86K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Louisiana. According to available records, Cheniere Cares Inc. has made 451 grants totaling $13M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $2.4M in 2020 to $3.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.3M distributed across 196 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $550K, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 246 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Louisiana, District of Columbia, which account for 89% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$165K
Based on 84 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cheniere Cares Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 451 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, LA, DC.
Cheniere Cares Inc. has distributed a total of $13M across 451 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $550K.
Cheniere Cares Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Cheniere Cares Inc. is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florian Pintgen | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Viet Van | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Julie Nelson | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Andrea Carter-Virtanen | Corporate Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zach Davis | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy Craven | Executive Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robin Dane | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Dove | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Maas Hinz | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ramzi Mroueh | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deanna Newcomb | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ihekweazu Obi | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$86K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
451
Total Giving
$13M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
246
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Of The Texas Historical Commission IncDonation To Support The Sabine Pass Historic Park Site Improvement Plan | Austin, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Thurgood Marshall College FundFunding for academic year 2023-2024 scholarships | Washington, DC | $207K | 2023 |
| City Of Port ArthurSupport for the city of Port Arthur - pleasure island commission fishing pier safety improvements | Port Arthur, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Benevolent Healthcare Foundation Dba Project CureSupport for procurement and transport of essential medical supplies to Turkey after the devastating Feb. 6, 2023 earthquake | Centennial, CO | $125K | 2023 |
| Houston Parks BoardFunding to support completion of proposed park improvements in $120,000 historically under -served and under -resourced Houston communities. | Houston, TX | $120K | 2023 |
| Coastal Conservation AssociationGrant to support Cameron Parish artificial reef | Houston, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries ProgramThis is to support G.I.V.E. to host the summer in the park event, hold sessions for hands-on activities | Corpus Christi, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries FoundationDonation to support coastal wetlands in Cameron Parish | Baton Rouge, LA | $100K | 2023 |
| Texas A&M Corpus Christi FoundationSupport for Doing Business With Giants | Corpus Christi, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| City Of GregoryGregory police department public safety equipment | Gregory, TX | $88K | 2023 |
| Citizens For Educational Excellence Dba EducationSupport the e2e postsecondary success program designed to increase postsecondary access, affordability, success, and completion for rural students attending G-P and Ingleside High School | Corpus Christi, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Houston Habitat For Humanity Inc2023 Builder Level Houston Habitat Home sponsorship | Houston, TX | $70K | 2023 |
| City Of SintonInvestment to provide upgrades to the volunteer fire department | Sinton, TX | $52K | 2023 |
| Star Of Hope MissionSupport Of Star Of Hope Mission'S " Love Inaction" Van and Family Center | Houston, TX | $52K | 2023 |
| Del Mar College Foundation IncTo provide scholarships to five (5) students at $10,000 covering the cost of tuition, fees and books for the full program with preference to students from San Patricio County | Corp Christi, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation IncHou: Marine Debris Program, Oyster Reef Restoration, General Programming | Galveston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Triangle Community Outreach IncSupport for Triangle Community Outreach Beamup Summer Program | Port Arthur, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Liftfund IncLocal grants for minority or women owned small businesses | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Port Arthur Education Foundation IncSupport For Cheniere's Mentorship Program - May 2023 - May 2024 | Port Arthur, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Kids Meals Inc2023 "Cheniere Foundation" Van Maintenance And Meals | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Southern University FoundationTo Provide Emergency Scholarship Funds To Tsu Students | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Dc Greens IncContinued funding for the benefit of DC Greens' The Well at Oxon Run Urban Farm and Accessible Oasis for health and community-building in Ward 8 | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Beauregard Parish Police Jury Dba Beauregard ParishSupport for safety equipment | Longville, LA | $40K | 2023 |
| Ducks Unlimited IncSocial Risk Investment - Rockefeller Refuge Unit 3 Hydraulic Water Pump Project | Memphis, TN | $40K | 2023 |
| City Of Ingleside On The BayInvestment 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 | Ingleside, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Coastal Bend Community FoundationEmployee giving fund | Corpus Christi, TX | $32K | 2023 |
| Gregory Portland Independent School DistrictGregory Portland Special Olympics Team | Portland, TX | $31K | 2023 |
| Making It Better Dba Literacy Now2023 Houston Reads Day Sponsorship | Houston, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Youth Odyssey IncYouth Odyssey Adventure Challenge Program & Leadership Camp | Corpus Christi, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Acadiana IncAnnual donation to Cheniere Boys and Girls Club. | Lafayette, LA | $30K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Louisiana IncSupport For The Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU Program | Lake Charles, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity Corpus Christi IncCritical Repairs Program In San Pat County | Corpus Christi, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Texas Association Of Black Personnel In Higher EducationTo support Tsi Math Prep sponsorships | Austin, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Myteam Triumph Wings Of TexasThree (3) specialized chairs and San Patricio service expansion | Corpus Christi, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Rebuilding Together HoustonHou (Egf #Givingtuesday): Funding To Sponsor Repair/Revitalization Of A Houston Home In Spring Of 2024 | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of Southwest LouisianaDonation to support the Lake Charles rebound initiative for the Board St/Nellie Lutcher area of downtown Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | $25K | 2023 |
| Lamar UniversitySupport For Lamar University Minorities In Engineering Fall 2023 Scholarships | Beaumont, TX | $21K | 2023 |
| Coastal Bend Air Quality PartnershipAir quality educational program | Corpus Christi, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Cameron Parish Police JurySupport for additional safety improvements and maintenance at the causeway boat launch in Johnson Bayou | Cameron, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of South Texas IncContinue mentorship program to San Pat County, Ingleside Island | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Restore America S EstuariesSupport for Coastal Restoration Projects on Little Florida Beach | Arlington, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Cameron Preservation Alliance Sabine Pass LighthouseSupport for restoration of the Sabine Pass Lighthouse | Lake Charles, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| Diocese Of Lake Charles Catholic CharitiesSupporting recovery efforts for Beauregard parish community members after suffering from devasting tornadoes in January of 2023 | Lake Charles, LA | $20K | 2023 |
| Julie Rogers Gift Of Life ProgramAnnual donation to support mammograms and prostate cancer screenings in the under-served community of Port Arthur, Texas | Beaumont, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Foundation For Womens Energy NetworkSupport For Two, $10,000, 2023 WEN "Young Women Energized" Scholarships | Lexington, KY | $20K | 2023 |