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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$2,989,654
- Grants listed
- 119
- Assets, end of year
- $86,381
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Tax year 2023
$3,270,922
- Grants listed
- 108
- Assets, end of year
- $123,596
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Tax year 2022
$2,672,384
- Grants listed
- 98
- Assets, end of year
- $50,500
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Tax year 2021
$1,961,803
- Grants listed
- 84
- Assets, end of year
- $79,340
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Tax year 2020
$2,445,621
- Grants listed
- 63
- Assets, end of year
- $97,561
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Tax year 2019
$1,397,140
- Grants listed
- 86
- Assets, end of year
- $406,621
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC
To support scholarships for the academic year 24/25 per agreement
$180,000 -
Texas A&M University Corpus Christi FoundationCorp Christi, TX
To support "Doing Business With Giants"
$135,000 -
Brees Dream FoundationIndependence, OH
To cover education and training costs for approximately thirty (30) students at the BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans
$100,000 -
City Of GregoryGregory, TX
To support the Community Development Project
$100,000 -
SETX Traffic ProjectBeaumont, TX
To offset the project cost mitigating the negative impacts the SPL facility has on the community and users of the roadways
$100,000 -
Buffalo BayouHouston, TX
To support the 2024 Clean and Green Program, including staff additions to accommodate program growth
$75,000 -
Education to Employment Workforce Development ProgramsCorpus Christi, TX
To support rural students in San Patricio County (Gregory-Portland and Ingleside High Schools)
$75,000 -
Galveston Bay FoundationKemah, TX
To support workforce development for three program technician interns and general programming costs associated with implementation of coastal prairie restoration volunteer projects
$75,000 -
Johnson Bayou Fire EquipmentCameron, LA
To support additional firefighter equipment upgrades
$70,000 -
CCA Texas Artificial Reef ProjectHouston, TX
To deploy artificial reef materials into the TPWD Sabine HI20 nearshore reefing site
$50,000 -
Cheniere Boys and Girls ClubLafayette, LA
To support the Cheniere Boys & Girls Club
$50,000 -
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries ProjectCorpus Christi, TX
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 -
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries ProjectCorpus Christi, TX
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 ScholarshipsCorpus Christi, TX
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 years
$50,000 -
Houston Firefighters FoundationHouston, TX
To support the purchase of 18 FLIR K33 thermal imaging cameras for the VAL Jahnke Training Academy
$50,000 -
Houston Parks BoardHouston, TX
To support the upkeep of local Houston parks
$50,000 -
Houston Parks BoardHouston, TX
To support the revitalization of two inner city parks
$50,000 -
Kids MealsHouston, TX
To support the 2024 "Cheniere Foundation" Van maintenance and meals
$50,000 -
Pleasure Island TX Economic Development PrjPort Arthur, TX
To support Pleasure Island engineering and design for a Visitor's Center
$50,000 -
Port Arthur Education Foundation Mentoring ProgramPort Arthur, TX
To secure mentorship sessions through May 2025 for a total of 9 students
$50,000 -
Prairie View A&M University FoundationPrairie View, TX
To support tutorials and equipment
$50,000 -
Star of HopeHouston, TX
To support "Love in Action" Van and Family Center
$50,000 -
Triangle Community OutreachPort Arthur, TX
To cover meals, tutoring materials, field trips fees, and staff salaries associated with BEAM-UP program
$50,000 -
TSU ScholarshipsHouston, TX
To support Texas Southern University students by providing scholarships
$50,000 -
Beauregard Parish Fire SupportLongville, LA
To purchase self-contained breathing apparatus to have onsite
$40,000 -
Gregory Portland Independent School DistrictPortland, TX
To support the Gregory Portland Special Olympics Team
$33,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest Louisiana IncLake Charles, LA
Support of general programs
$30,000 -
Cameron Parish Creole Nature TrailLake Charles, LA
To support the Economic/Tourism Project
$30,000 -
Triangle Community OutreachPort Arthur, TX
To support the cost of meals, tutoring materials, field trip fees, and staff salaries
$30,000 -
Youth OdysseyCorp Christi, TX
To support Youth Odyssey Adventure Challenge Program & Leadership Camp
$30,000 -
YWCA Leadership ProgramCorpus Christi, TX
To support YWTeen Program
$30,000 -
Coastal Bend Community FoundationCorp Christi, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$28,700 -
Ingleside on the Bay Community Development ProjectIngleside, TX
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
$28,500 -
Care Help Of Sulphur IncSulphur, LA
Employee giving fund recipient
$26,400 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentor U ProjectLake Charles, LA
To support the Big Brothers Big Sisters MentorU program
$25,000 -
Cameron Parish Preservation Alliance ProjectLake Charles, LA
To support the access to road improvements and the reinforcement of the base for the historical Sabine Pass Lighthouse
$25,000 -
DC GreensWashington, DC
To support the benefit of DC Greens "The Well at Oxen Run" urban farm
$25,000 -
DC GreensWashington, DC
To support the well at Oxon Run urban farm and accessible oasis for health and community building in Ward 8
$25,000 -
Habitat for Humanity Aging in PlaceCorpus Christi, TX
To support The Critical Repairs Program or Aging in Place Program
$25,000 -
NAACP Reading & Math ProgramCorpus Christi, TX
To support NAACP's Project Power Reader
$25,000 -
North Lake Charles Community Development ProjectLake Charles, LA
To be utilized for the expansion of programs offered by the Cheniere Boys and Girls Club
$25,000 -
Project CURECentennial, CO
To support warehouse safety needs, plus "Kits 4 Kids" volunteer project
$25,000 -
Rebuilding TogetherHouston, TX
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 -
Rebuilding TogetherHouston, TX
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 EstuariesWashington, DC
Support for dune coastal restoration on the Gulf of Mexico coastline in Cameron Parish
$25,000 -
Communities in SchoolsCorpus Christi, TX
To support the CIS Expansion Program
$23,000 -
Gift of Life MammogramProstate ScreeningsBeaumont, TX
Annual donation to support mammograms and prostate cancer screenings in the under served community of Port Arthur, Texas
$20,000 -
Lamar Port Arthur Small Business Development Center GrantPort Arthur, TX
To support Small Business Development Center of Lamar State College
$20,000 -
Majesty OutdoorsCorpus Christi, TX
To fund the upcoming Portland Chapter of TideChangers and Estrellas Program
$20,000 -
SETX SALT Club ProjectPort Neches, TX
To support the Saltwater Anglers League of Texas
$20,000 -
Sleep In Heavenly PeacePocatello, ID
Employee giving fund recipient
$20,000 -
TAMU-CC Doing Business with Giants ProgramCorpus Christi, TX
Continuation of sponsorship agreement
$20,000 -
WenLexington, KY
To support two $10,000, 2024 WEN Houston "Young Women Energized" Scholarships
$20,000 -
Wildlife and Fisheries ProjectBaton Rouge, LA
To support the Waterfowl Movement Ecology Study
$20,000 -
Making It Better dba Literacy NowHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$17,150 -
Partners For Harris County Children Inc dba BEAR for CPSHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$17,150 -
Corpus Christi RimzCorpus Christi, TX
To support three specialized chairs & Repairs Program
$17,000 -
Houston Children's CharityHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$15,150 -
Audubon SocietyHouston, TX
To support the Coastal Environmental Stewardship program
$15,000 -
Benevolent Healthcare Foundation dba Project CureCentennial, CO
To support stafety equipment for the Houston warehouse
$15,000 -
Catholic Charities St Maria's MealsWashington, DC
To support the 2024 St. Maria's Meals program benefitting families experiencing food insecurity in the Washington DC area for the holiday season
$15,000 -
Citizens For Educational Excellence dba E2E Transportation ProgramCorpus Christi, TX
To support the Education to Employment Transportation Project
$15,000 -
JAG Education is our Freedom Scholarships & Math ClinicCorpus Christi, TX
To support five $1,000 scholarships, five $800 scholarships, and one $6,000 scholarship to help students with academic goals
$15,000 -
Johnson Bayou School SupportCameron, LA
To support Johnson Bayou School academic programs for 2023-2024 school year
$15,000 -
McNeese State University FoundationLake Charles, LA
To support the Cameron Parish School Board Economic Study
$15,000 -
Mission of Mercy Health Fairs - Gregory & TaftCorpus Christi, TX
To support the costs of hosting 3 Health Clinics for Gregory, Taft, and Ingleside
$15,000 -
Sabine Pass School SupportSabine Pass, TX
To support Sabin Pass School Garden and the Agriculture (Ag) Program
$15,000 -
This One's for the GalsTaft, TX
To support the 2025 Coast Bend in Industry Confrence to boost our female talent pipeline
$15,000 -
Fyims Inc dba Friends For LifeHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$12,500 -
Port Arthur Education Foundation Fall ScholarshipsPort Arthur, TX
Support for Lamar State College DEI Fall Scholarships
$12,500 -
Port Arthur Education Foundation IncPort Arthur, TX
To support spring scholarships
$12,500 -
Tamu-CcKingsville, TX
Javelina Energy Club Funding 2024-2025 School Year
$12,500 -
Texas A&M University KingsvilleKingsville, TX
To support the Javelina Energy Club for the 2024-2025 school year
$12,500 -
Lamar UniversityBeaumont, TX
To support Lamar University Minorities In Engineering Scholarships for 2024
$11,500 -
Lamar University Minorities in Engineering ScholarshipsBeaumont, TX
To support scholarships for Lamar University College of Engineering students
$11,000 -
Beauregard Parish School BoardDeridder, LA
To support local school needs
$10,000 -
Choice Living CommunityCorp Christi, TX
To support the expansion of the programs offered to serve more clients in the Coastal Bend area
$10,000 -
First Fridays Mammogram ScreeningsCorpus Christi, TX
To provide 133 mammograms in the Coastal Bend area
$10,000 -
Halo FlightCorp Christi, TX
For The South Texas Corrosion & Maintenance Aircraft Program
$10,000 -
OlivewoodHouston, TX
To support maintenance, beautification, and erosion mediation of Olivewood Cemetery
$10,000 -
OlivewoodHouston, TX
To support maintenance, beautification, and erosion mediation
$10,000 -
Port Arthur Seafarers ProjectPort Arthur, TX
To support the Port Arthur International Seaman's Center
$10,000 -
San Patricio County Veterans Service OrganizationSinton, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$10,000 -
The BootBaton Rouge, LA
Employee giving fund recipient
$10,000 -
Cardinal Hume CentreLondon, United Kingdom
To support several volunteer events per year, such as food collecting, sorting, and kinds of activites for our staff in the London office and any colleagues visiting from abroad
$9,802 -
Triangle Community Outreach IncPort Arthur, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$9,720 -
Christus Ochsner Southwestern Louisiana FoundationLake Charles, LA
Employee giving fund recipient
$8,400 -
GIVE Community Service Organization in GregoryGregory, TX
To support G.I.V.E to host summer in the park event, set up website, and senior lunches
$8,000 -
Paws For HeroesHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$8,000 -
Montrose Grace PlaceHouston, TX
To support providing a safe, welcoming environment for vulnerable youth experiencing homelessness
$7,500 -
Greenhouse SportsLondon, United Kingdom
To support general programs
$6,501 -
Southeast Texas Circle of Hope IncNederland, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$6,480 -
UK Habitat for HumanityLondon, United Kingdom
To support 2024 Furniture Upcycling Project
$6,278 -
Boys and Girls Club of HoustonHouston, TX
To support continuing the general functions of the Boys and Girls Texans Teen Club
$5,000 -
Cameron Parish Police JuryCameron, LA
To support the beach front development and erosion mitigation
$5,000 -
Cameron Parish Teacher Grant ProjectCameron, LA
Support for Innovative Teach Grant Project
$5,000 -
City of Taft Community Development ProjectTaft Southwest, TX
To develop a Senior Community Program for Taft Citizens
$5,000 -
Coastal Plains LEPC text alert systemSinton, TX
To support the annual maintenance cost for alert notification system - Chenier's share of this year's fee and donation
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of SWLALake Charles, LA
To establish Cheniere as a Partner in Progress and to support project success
$5,000 -
Corpus Christi LEPC Text Alert systemCorpus Christi, TX
Annual maintenance cost for the Alert Notification System
$5,000 -
Girlie Girls MentoringLake Charles, LA
To support mentoring program - 5 scholarships
$5,000 -
Hou Area Boys and Girls ClubDallas, TX
To support the general functions of Boys and Girls Texans Teen Club
$5,000 -
Port Arthur Education Foundation Innovative Teacher Grant ProjectPort Arthur, TX
Support for PAEF Innovative Teacher Grant Project
$5,000 -
Pup Squad Animal RescueHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$5,000 -
reMIND Mental Health SupportHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$5,000 -
Sabine Pass Education Foundation IncSabine Pass, TX
To support general programs
$5,000 -
San Patricio County Literacy Council GED ProgramSinton, TX
To support in helping lower the barrier of adults seeking to go back to school to get their GED
$5,000 -
Special CheersHouston, TX
Employee giving fund recipient
$5,000 -
The Giving Field Community GardenBeaumont, TX
Support for two Cheniere Energy vegetable beds and supplies for rebuilding the community garden
$5,000 -
The Houston Food Bank IncHouston, TX
To support the local food drive
$5,000 -
The Houston Food Bank IncHouston, TX
To support the local food drive
$5,000 -
Black Girls Do EngineeringWebster, TX
To support 2024 YWLA Summer Camp
$3,000 -
Charity NavigatorUnion City, NJ
To support increasing the depth and breadth of Charity Navigator ratings, equip donors with tools and information to make informed, impactful charitable choices
$2,500 -
The Marshland Festival - Community Safety MagnetsHackberry, LA
Cameron Beach Sweep - Marshland Festival
$2,500 -
Washington Humane Society dba Humane Rescue AllianceWashington, DC
Employee giving fund recipient
$1,450 -
MacMillan Cancer SupportLondon, United Kingdom
To support general programs
$1,311 -
Cardinal Hume CentreLondon, United Kingdom
To support the food pantry
$754 -
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) Childrens CharityLondon, United Kingdom
To support general programs
$754 -
Cardinal Hume CentreLondon, United Kingdom
To support the food pantry
$654
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Thurgood Marshall College FundWashington, DC
Cheniere HBCU Scholarship Program continued
$250,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education7 grants $375,00039% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $235,18024% of the total
- Environment2 grants $100,00010% of the total
- Human services5 grants $87,1509% of the total
- Community development3 grants $65,1507% of the total
- Crime and legal aid1 grant $30,0003% of the total
- 4 other causes6 grants $68,0007% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas80 grants $2,087,350
- Louisiana20 grants $422,300
- District of Columbia5 grants $246,450
- Ohio1 grant $100,000
- Colorado2 grants $40,000
- Virginia1 grant $25,000
- Idaho1 grant $20,000
- Kentucky1 grant $20,000
- New Jersey1 grant $2,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Julie NelsonPresident Hours 4Pay $0
- Andrea Carter-VirtanenCorporate Secretary Hours 2Pay $0
- Wendy CravenExecutive Director Hours 10Pay $0
- Zach DavisDirector, Treasurer (to 9/30/24) Hours 1Pay $0
- Robin DaneDirector, Treasurer (from 9/30/24) Hours 1Pay $0
- Jane EapenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Maas HinzDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Kristin KiferDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Florian PintgenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Frederik Smits van OyenDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Viet VanDirector Hours 1Pay $0
- Andrew WinataDirector Hours 1Pay $0
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