From public IRS filings
CHINATI FOUNDATION
MARFA, TX · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
TO PRESERVE THE VISION OF THE ARTIST DONALD JUDD (1928-1994), WHO IN 1986 FOUNDED THE ORGANIZATION AS A UNIQUE MUSEUM. IT WAS JUDD'S GOAL TO BRING ART, ARCHITECTURE, AND THE LAND TOGETHER TO FORM A COHERENT WHOLE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$6.4M
Total expenses
$3.7M
Total assets
$25.5M
Program expense ratio
6634%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds CHINATI FOUNDATION
$3.6M in foundation grants on record from 35 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $269K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $202K | 4 |
| Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation | $200K | 4 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | $45K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $38K | 3 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $11K | 1 |
| Humanities Texas | $10K | 1 |
| Native Arts and Cultures Foundation | $10K | 1 |
| Human-I-T | $7K | 1 |
Leadership
Lee Cohn — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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