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Chiles Foundation is a private corporation based in PORTLAND, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1951. It holds total assets of $9.3M. Annual income is reported at $35.1M. Total assets have grown from $4.2M in 2011 to $9.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Oregon and Massachusetts. According to available records, Chiles Foundation has made 51 grants totaling $9.9M, with a median grant of $31K. Annual giving has grown from $1.1M in 2020 to $6.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5M, with an average award of $194K. The foundation has supported 24 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Oregon, Massachusetts, California, which account for 92% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$99K
Largest Grant
$450K
Based on 11 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.
Chiles Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 51 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, MA, CA.
Chiles Foundation has distributed a total of $9.9M across 51 grants. The median grant size is $31K, with an average of $194K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $5M.
The application deadline is BETWEEN JULY 1ST AND JULY 15TH EACH YEAR.. Applicants generally must be non-profit, publicly supported organizations with 501(c)(3) exemptions. Grant are made primarily within the state of oregon and the pacific northwest; however, the foundation is not restricted territorially in its grant making.
Chiles Foundation is headquartered in PORTLAND, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristi Richards | DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE | $136K | $19K | $154K |
| Pedro Garcia | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Flo Newton Merlo | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Ryan Roth Gallo | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| J Kenneth Menges Jr | TRUSTEE | $24K | $0 | $24K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$522K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
51
Total Giving
$9.9M
Average Grant
$194K
Median Grant
$31K
Unique Recipients
24
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of PortlandBUILDING IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE FOR CHILES CENTER | Portland, OR | $5M | 2023 |
| Catholic CharitiesCELEBRATION OF HOPE GOLD SPONSORSHIP AND PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $510K | 2023 |
| Olive CrestCHALLENGE GRANT TO SUPPORT RESURFACING THE ROADS AT HOPE REFUGE | Santa Ana, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| Music WorkshopSUPPORT TO AUGMENT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES | Portland, OR | $250K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Children - Central Oregon ChapterTRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR SIXTH MENTOR | Bend, OR | $180K | 2023 |
| Providence Portland Medical FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Portland, OR | $135K | 2023 |
| Focus On YouthSEEDS OF HOPE EXPANSION PROJECT | Portland, OR | $45K | 2023 |
| Coast Guard FoundationYOUTH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM | Stonington, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Oregon Consular Corps Scholarship Fund2023 CELEBRATE TRADE GALA - PATRON SPONSORSHIP | Portland, OR | $3K | 2023 |
| St Andrew Nativity SchoolSUPPORT FOR BUILDING AND PROGRAM EXPANSION IN 2022/2023 AND 2023/2024 ACADEMIC YEARS | Portland, OR | $125K | 2022 |
| Gig Harbor Kiwanis FoundationSUPPORT FOR KIWANIS CARES FOR KIDS PROGRAM | Federal Way, WA | $30K | 2022 |
| Reading ResultsSUPPORT FOR READING ACCELERATION PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $25K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Baker Heritage MuseumSUPPORT FOR PUBLIC PROGRAM COORDINATOR IN 2022 AND 2023. | Baker City, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Boston UniversitySUPPORT FOR 20 TEAMS EACH YEAR TO ACCESS THE INNOVATE BOSTON UNIVERSITY SUMMER ACCELERATOR EXPERIENCE | Boston, MA | $200K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Children - Central OTRAINING AND SUPPORT FOR SIXTH MENTOR | Bend, OR | $200K | 2021 |
| Providence Portland Medical FoundatSUPPORT FOR SECOND PHASE VACCINE TO PROTECT INDIVIDUALS FROM COVID-19 | Portland, OR | $160K | 2021 |
| Christ The King Catholic ChurchTUITION SUPPORT FOR THE 2021-2022 ACADEMIC YEAR | Milwaukie, OR | $75K | 2021 |
| Regis St Mary Catholic SchoolTUITION SUPPORT FOR 2 STUDENTS FOR THE 2021/22 AND 2022/23 ACADEMIC YEARS | Stayton, OR | $31K | 2021 |
| Youth Music ProjectTUITION ASSISTANCE | West Lynn, OR | $25K | 2021 |
| College PossibleSUPPORT FOR ON-CAMPUS PSU COACH IN THE 2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR | Portland, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| Sage - Senior Advocates For GeneraaSUPPORT FOR SAGE MENTOR PROGRAM | Portland, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| University Of OregonSUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN CRISIS FUNDING | Eugene, OR | $50K | 2020 |
| Oregon Consular Corp Scholarship FuSUPPORT FOR 2020 CELEBRATE TRADE GALA | Portland, OR | $3K | 2020 |