The Chase Foundation takes into consideration many qualities of an organization when conducting grant reviews. Grant applications can be made at anytime for the support of activities related to Foundation programs and intent. The Chase Foundation is generally limited to supporting tax exempt charitable organizations. In selected cases the foundation may consider support for projects sponsored by governmental entities. Grants are made by The Chase Foundation Directors who meet quarterly to review grant and funding requests.
The Chase Foundation looks for organizations that engage in strategic planning in maximizing positive results in the primary focused areas. Grant amounts awarded reflect both the needs of the organization and the foundation’s desire to see the presence of other individual and community support of the project. The Chase foundat
Generally activities and projects not funded include: loans to individuals, interests or programs detrimental to the oil & gas industry, operational expenses of established programs, non charitable organizations through IRS determination, international organizations, political or lobbying activities, ticketed events, outside geographic area and projects that do not have sustainability for a 5 year period.
The Chase Foundation Board of Directors meets on a quarterly basis (the second Tuesday of March, June, September and December) to review grant applications. Applications must be received 4 weeks prior to the scheduled quarterly meeting to be eligible for review.
GEOGRAPHIC FUNDING AREAS
Primary focus Southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.
PRIMARY FUNDING AREAS
Pre School through 12th Grade Education, College Education Programs, Substance Abuse Programs, Domestic Violence Programs, Community Enhancement Programs, Charity Infrastructure, Youth Initiative Programs and Emergency and Critical Human Services.
