Based on their 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 464136065) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Chesmar Foundation reported 56 grants totaling $3,632,720 to 56 organizations across 14 states and territories, most often for scholarships & financial aid. Its largest reported grant was $510,000 to Homeaid Houston.
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39 of the 56 grants in this filing (2025) — $1,733,198 — were reported for scholarships, fellowships, tuition or student financial aid.
Individual scholarship recipients named in the filing are not listed here.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Homeaid Houston | HOUSTON, TX | $510,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation | DALLAS, TX | $445,500 |
| Lonestar College Foundation | THE WOODLANDS, TX | $418,310 |
| SAN Jacinto College | PASADENA, TX | $302,683 |
| Alamo College Foundation | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $300,000 |
| New Hope Housing | HOUSTON, TX | $250,000 |
| Wharton County Junior College Foundation | WHARTON, TX | $216,338 |
| Homeaid Austin | AUSTIN, TX | $150,000 |
| Literacy NOW Making IT Better | HOUSTON, TX | $125,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Montgomery County | CONROE, TX | $107,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | CHICAGO, IL | $100,450 |
| Angel Reach Organization | CONROE, TX | $100,000 |
| Everybody's Place | BAYCLIFF, TX | $75,000 |
| Child Advocates of Montgomery County | CONROE, TX | $35,104 |
| Edfinancial Services | ST LOUIS, MO | $31,013 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | EL SEGUNDO, CA | $30,000 |
| University of Illinois | URBANA, IL | $29,292 |
| Aidvantage | PORTLAND, OR | $27,772 |
| Children's Safe Harbor | CONROE, TX | $25,000 |
| Wade Stryk | BOERNE, TX | $25,000 |
| Nelnet | PORTLAND, OR | $21,361 |
| Construction Industry Education Foundation | SACRAMENTO, CA | $20,000 |
| Greater Houston Builder's Association | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 |
| Grand Canyon University | PHOENIX, AZ | $19,878 |
| University of Texas at SAN Antonio | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $19,393 |
| Texas A&m University | COLLEGE STATION, TX | $18,000 |
| YES to Youth | THE WOODLANDS, TX | $15,000 |
| Reach University | ALAMEDA, CA | $13,950 |
| Janet Pessagno & Lopez Family - Scholarship | HAYWARD, CA | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Lions Camp | ANACOCO, LA | $10,000 |
| The Landing | SACRAMENTO, CA | $10,000 |
| Ferris State University | BIG RAPIDS, MI | $9,000 |
| CRI | LINCOLN, NE | $8,731 |
| Texas State University | SAN MARCOS, TX | $6,508 |
| University of Houston Downtown | HOUSTON, TX | $6,478 |
| Brigham Young University - Utah | PROVO, UT | $6,000 |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | PRESCOTT, AZ | $6,000 |
| Houston Christian University | HOUSTON, TX | $6,000 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | NACOGDOCHES, TX | $6,000 |
| Texas ARC Welding Academy | HUMBLE, TX | $6,000 |
| Texas Tech University | LUBBOCK, TX | $6,000 |
| University of Arkansas | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | $6,000 |
| University of Central Oklahoma | EDMOND, OK | $6,000 |
| University of Tennessee Chattanooga | CHATTANOOGA, TN | $6,000 |
| University of Texas - HSC at SA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $6,000 |
| Lone Star College | THE WOODLANDS, TX | $5,901 |
| ST Mary's University | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,830 |
| Oakland University | ROCHESTER, MI | $5,486 |
| University of Texas at Austin | AUSTIN, TX | $5,425 |
| Texas A&m University - Corpus Christi | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | $5,381 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
