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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Cheniere Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing a total of $3 million in grants to 125 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and awards grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$3M
2024
Grantees funded
125
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
119
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Julie Nelson
Board Member
W
Wendy Craven
Board Member
F
Florian Pintgen
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Cheniere Foundation?
No. Cheniere Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Cheniere Foundation give?
Cheniere Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Cheniere Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Cheniere Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Cheniere Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Cheniere Foundation awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Cheniere Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Cheniere Foundation awarded grants to about 130 grantees. Recent grantees include Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Houston Parks Board, and COASTAL BEND BAYS & ESTUARIES PROGRAM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Cheniere Foundation?
Cheniere Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.