Funding search · EIN 822691447 · Houston, TX

Cheniere Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

322
grants reported
$8.9M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$15,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund3 grants · $594,000
  • Houston Parks Board4 grants · $300,000
  • Friends of the Texas Historical Commission1 grant · $250,000
  • Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation1 grant · $250,000
  • City of Port Arthur2 grants · $250,000
  • City of Gregory2 grants · $188,000
  • Benevolent Healthcare Foundation Dba Project Cure2 grants · $140,000
  • Texas a&M University Corpus Christi Foundation1 grant · $135,000
  • Triangle Community Outreach5 grants · $127,085
  • Port Arthur Education Foundation5 grants · $117,500

Giving over time

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

Grant history

The 100 largest of 322 grants.

  • $250,000

    Friends of the Texas Historical Commission · Austin, TX · 2023

    Donation To Support The Sabine Pass Historic Park Site Improvement Plan

  • $250,000

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Restoration of public waterway access infrastructure

  • $207,000

    Thurgood Marshall College Fund · Washington, DC · 2023

    Funding for academic year 2023-2024 scholarships

  • $207,000

    Thurgood Marshall College Fund · Washington, DC · 2022

    Funding for academic year 22-23 scholarships

  • $200,000

    City of Port Arthur · Port Arthur, TX · 2023

    Support for the city of Port Arthur - pleasure island commission fishing pier safety improvements

  • $180,000

    Thurgood Marshall College Fund · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support scholarships for the academic year 24/25 per agreement

  • $135,000

    Texas a&M University Corpus Christi Foundation · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support "Doing Business With Giants"

  • $125,000

    Benevolent Healthcare Foundation Dba Project Cure · Centennial, CO · 2023

    Support for procurement and transport of essential medical supplies to Turkey after the devastating Feb. 6, 2023 earthquake

  • $120,000

    Houston Parks Board · Houston, TX · 2023

    Funding to support completion of proposed park improvements in $120,000 historically under -served and under -resourced Houston communities.

  • $100,000

    Brees Dream Foundation · Independence Cuyahoga, OH · 2024

    To cover education and training costs for approximately thirty (30) students at the BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans

  • $100,000

    City of Gregory · Gregory, TX · 2024

    To support the Community Development Project

  • $100,000

    Setx Traffic Project · Beaumont, TX · 2024

    To offset the project cost mitigating the negative impacts the SPL facility has on the community and users of the roadways

  • $100,000

    Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program · Corpus Christi, TX · 2023

    This is to support G.I.V.E. to host the summer in the park event, hold sessions for hands-on activities

  • $100,000

    Coastal Conservation Association · Houston, TX · 2023

    Grant to support Cameron Parish artificial reef

  • $100,000

    Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Foundation · Baton Rouge, LA · 2023

    Donation to support coastal wetlands in Cameron Parish

  • $100,000

    Texas a&M Corpus Christi Foundation · Corpus Christi, TX · 2023

    Support for Doing Business With Giants

  • $100,000

    City of Gregory Community Development · Gregory, TX · 2022

    Support the building of a Splash-Pad

  • $100,000

    Coalition To Restore Coastal Louisiana · New Orleans, LA · 2022

    Support students in the Future Coastal Leaders Program

  • $100,000

    Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program · Corpus Christi, TX · 2022

    Support the planning & engineering of Violet Andrews Park & St. Charles Bay Reef Oysters restoration efforts

  • $100,000

    The City of Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi, TX · 2022

    Support a new intensive case management program in Corpus Christi to assist individuals with disabilities and mental health issues

  • $88,000

    City of Gregory · Gregory, TX · 2023

    Gregory police department public safety equipment

  • $80,000

    Houston Parks Board · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support to continue our Complete Communities Initiative partnership with COH

  • $75,000

    Buffalo Bayou · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support the 2024 Clean and Green Program, including staff additions to accommodate program growth

  • $75,000

    Education To Employment Workforce Development Programs · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support rural students in San Patricio County (Gregory-Portland and Ingleside High Schools)

  • $75,000

    Galveston Bay Foundation · Kemah, TX · 2024

    To support workforce development for three program technician interns and general programming costs associated with implementation of coastal prairie restoration volunteer projects

  • $75,000

    Citizens for Educational Excellence Dba Education · Corpus Christi, TX · 2023

    Support the e2e postsecondary success program designed to increase postsecondary access, affordability, success, and completion for rural students attending G-P and Ingleside High School

  • $70,000

    Johnson Bayou Fire Equipment · Cameron, LA · 2024

    To support additional firefighter equipment upgrades

  • $70,000

    Houston Habitat for Humanity · Houston, TX · 2023

    2023 Builder Level Houston Habitat Home sponsorship

  • $70,000

    Houston Habitat for Humanity · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support builder level Houston Habitat home sponsorship

  • $55,000

    Corpus Christi Int'L Seamen'S Center · Corpus Christi, TX · 2022

    Support for purchase of van to transport seamen from ship to land

  • $55,000

    Dc Greens · Washington, DC · 2022

    Support for The Well at Oxon Run urban farm and accessible oasis for health and community-building in Ward 8.

  • $52,000

    City of Sinton · Sinton, TX · 2023

    Investment to provide upgrades to the volunteer fire department

  • $51,500

    Star of Hope Mission · Houston, TX · 2023

    Support Of Star Of Hope Mission'S " Love Inaction" Van and Family Center

  • $50,000

    Cca Texas Artificial Reef Project · Houston, TX · 2024

    To deploy artificial reef materials into the TPWD Sabine HI20 nearshore reefing site

  • $50,000

    Cheniere Boys and Girls Club · Lafayette, LA · 2024

    To support the Cheniere Boys & Girls Club

  • $50,000

    Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Project · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support the implementation of shoreline protection and improvements (debris removal, construction of shoreline protection with salvaged debris, and site work to create safe public access to the water)

  • $50,000

    Del Mar College Foundation Scholarships · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To provide scholarships to five (5) students of $10,000 covering the cost of tuition, fees and books for the full program with preference to students from San Patricio County for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 academic yea read all
  • $50,000

    Houston Firefighters Foundation · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support the purchase of 18 FLIR K33 thermal imaging cameras for the VAL Jahnke Training Academy

  • $50,000

    Houston Parks Board · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support the revitalization of two inner city parks

  • $50,000

    Houston Parks Board · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support the upkeep of local Houston parks

  • $50,000

    Kids Meals · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support the 2024 "Cheniere Foundation" Van maintenance and meals

  • $50,000

    Pleasure Island Tx Economic Development Prj · Port Arthur, TX · 2024

    To support Pleasure Island engineering and design for a Visitor's Center

  • $50,000

    Port Arthur Education Foundation Mentoring Program · Port Arthur, TX · 2024

    To secure mentorship sessions through May 2025 for a total of 9 students

  • $50,000

    Prairie View a&M University Foundation · Prairie View, TX · 2024

    To support tutorials and equipment

  • $50,000

    Star of Hope · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support "Love in Action" Van and Family Center

  • $50,000

    Triangle Community Outreach · Port Arthur, TX · 2024

    To cover meals, tutoring materials, field trips fees, and staff salaries associated with BEAM-UP program

  • $50,000

    Tsu Scholarships · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support Texas Southern University students by providing scholarships

  • $50,000

    City of Port Arthur · Port Arthur, TX · 2023

    Support for the Roosevelt Park dog in downtown Port Arthur

  • $50,000

    Dc Greens · Washington, DC · 2023

    Continued 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

  • $50,000

    Del Mar College Foundation · Corp Christi, TX · 2023

    To 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

  • $50,000

    Galveston Bay Foundation · Galveston, TX · 2023

    Hou: Marine Debris Program, Oyster Reef Restoration, General Programming

  • $50,000

    Kids Meals · Houston, TX · 2023

    2023 "Cheniere Foundation" Van Maintenance And Meals

  • $50,000

    Liftfund · San Antonio, TX · 2023

    Local grants for minority or women owned small businesses

  • $50,000

    Port Arthur Education Foundation · Port Arthur, TX · 2023

    Support For Cheniere's Mentorship Program - May 2023 - May 2024

  • $50,000

    Texas Southern University Foundation · Houston, TX · 2023

    To Provide Emergency Scholarship Funds To Tsu Students

  • $50,000

    Triangle Community Outreach · Port Arthur, TX · 2023

    Support for Triangle Community Outreach Beamup Summer Program

  • $50,000

    Beauregard Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emeregncy Prepardeness · Deridder, LA · 2022

    Support purchasing jaws of life equipment

  • $50,000

    City of Port Arthur · Port Arthur, TX · 2022

    Support for Downtown Port Arthur Pavillion improvements

  • $50,000

    City of Port Arthur · Port Arthur, TX · 2022

    Support for Pleasure Island recreational fishing areas

  • $50,000

    Del Mar College Scholarships · Corpus Christi, TX · 2022

    Provide five (5) scholarships at $10K each to cover tuition, books, and fees.

  • $50,000

    Habitat for Humanity Cc · Corpus Christi, TX · 2022

    $25K for Aging in Place, and $25K for Critical Repairs in San Patricio County

  • $50,000

    Kids Meals · Houston, TX · 2022

    2022 sponsored van maintenance and meals for the year

  • $50,000

    Port Arthur Education Foundation · Port Arthur, TX · 2022

    Support for students of Port Arthur mentoring program

  • $50,000

    Port Arthur Education Foundation · Port Arthur, TX · 2022

    Scholarship for 6 Lamar Port Arthur Students

  • $50,000

    Project Cure · Centennial, CO · 2022

    Support warehouse upgrades to create a safer, efficient and more inclusive work environment

  • $50,000

    Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans · New Orleans, LA · 2022

    Support for Lake Charles Warehouse

  • $50,000

    Star of Hope · Houston, TX · 2022

    Annual Support of the SOH Mission's Love in Action van fleet and family center

  • $50,000

    Triangle Community Outreach · Port Arthur, TX · 2022

    Support for TCO's summer program

  • $40,000

    Beauregard Parish Fire Support · Longville, LA · 2024

    To purchase self-contained breathing apparatus to have onsite

  • $40,000

    Beauregard Parish Police Jury Dba Beauregard Parish · Longville, LA · 2023

    Support for safety equipment

  • $40,000

    City of Ingleside On the Bay · Ingleside, TX · 2023

    Investment 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

  • $40,000

    Ducks Unlimited · Memphis, TN · 2023

    Social Risk Investment - Rockefeller Refuge Unit 3 Hydraulic Water Pump Project

  • $35,000

    City of Taft · Taft Southwest, TX · 2022

    Support renovation of their Senior Center

  • $33,000

    Gregory Portland Independent School District · Portland, TX · 2024

    To support the Gregory Portland Special Olympics Team

  • $31,500

    Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Corpus Christi, TX · 2023

    Employee giving fund

  • $31,000

    Gregory Portland Independent School District · Portland, TX · 2023

    Gregory Portland Special Olympics Team

  • $30,000

    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana · Lake Charles, LA · 2024

    Support of general programs

  • $30,000

    Cameron Parish Creole Nature Trail · Lake Charles, LA · 2024

    To support the Economic/Tourism Project

  • $30,000

    Triangle Community Outreach · Port Arthur, TX · 2024

    To support the cost of meals, tutoring materials, field trip fees, and staff salaries

  • $30,000

    Youth Odyssey · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support Youth Odyssey Adventure Challenge Program & Leadership Camp

  • $30,000

    Ywca Leadership Program · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support YWTeen Program

  • $30,000

    Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2023

    Annual donation to Cheniere Boys and Girls Club.

  • $30,000

    Making It Better Dba Literacy Now · Houston, TX · 2023

    2023 Houston Reads Day Sponsorship

  • $30,000

    Youth Odyssey · Corpus Christi, TX · 2023

    Youth Odyssey Adventure Challenge Program & Leadership Camp

  • $30,000

    Boys and Girls Club of Acadiana · Lafayette, LA · 2022

    Support for Boys and Girls Club program

  • $30,000

    Coastal Bend Workforce Development · Corpus Christi, TX · 2022

    Support Workforce Solution expand services in San Patricio County

  • $30,000

    The Building Conservation Trust · Houston, TX · 2022

    Support for artificial reefs in texas waterways

  • $28,700

    Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    Employee giving fund recipient

  • $28,500

    Ingleside On the Bay Community Development Project · Ingleside, TX · 2024

    Investment 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

  • $26,400

    Care Help of Sulphur · Sulphur, LA · 2024

    Employee giving fund recipient

  • $25,000

    Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor U Project · Lake Charles, LA · 2024

    To support the Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU program

  • $25,000

    Cameron Parish Preservation Alliance Project · Lake Charles, LA · 2024

    To support the access to road improvements and the reinforcement of the base for the historical Sabine Pass Lighthouse

  • $25,000

    Dc Greens · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support the well at Oxon Run urban farm and accessible oasis for health and community building in Ward 8

  • $25,000

    Dc Greens · Washington, DC · 2024

    To support the benefit of DC Greens "The Well at Oxen Run" urban farm

  • $25,000

    Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support The Critical Repairs Program or Aging in Place Program

  • $25,000

    Naacp Reading & Math Program · Corpus Christi, TX · 2024

    To support NAACP's Project Power Reader

  • $25,000

    North Lake Charles Community Development Project · Lake Charles, LA · 2024

    To be utilized for the expansion of programs offered by the Cheniere Boys and Girls Club

  • $25,000

    Project Cure · Centennial, CO · 2024

    To support warehouse safety needs, plus "Kits 4 Kids" volunteer project

  • $25,000

    Rebuilding Together · Houston, TX · 2024

    To support funding for Hurricane Beryl repairs and to honor Hispanic Heritage Month with repairs to a home in Houston's East End

  • $25,000

    Restore America'S Estuaries · Arlington, VA · 2024

    Support for dune coastal restoration on the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Cameron Parish

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