Quick Summary
Name: Chrest Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker (Invitation Only)
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,538,256 (2023) |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $150,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$64,000 (estimated) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
- Website: https://chrestfoundation.org/
- Phone: 972-999-4518
- Address: 130 E John Carpenter Fwy Ste 460, Irving, TX 75062-2875
Geographic Focus
- Primary: Istanbul, Eastern and Southeastern Turkey, Cyprus
- Secondary: United States (Colorado, Texas, District of Columbia)
Funding Priorities
- Community engagement and civic participation
- Communication and dialogue through arts and culture
- Women's rights and gender equality
- Education
- Initiatives for children, adolescents, women, and girls
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
Application Method
Invitation Only: The foundation only accepts solicited grant applications. They do not accept unsolicited requests for funds. As of May 2015, support is provided by establishing a partnership through an application invitation, not through open calls.
Note: As of December 2023, the foundation ceased support of Turkish groups due to political pressures and attacks by pro-government press following a Turkish Interior Ministry investigation.
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