Form990-PF


Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2021, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
Name of foundation
Cheniere Foundation
 
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)700 Milam Street 1900
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Houston, TX77002
A Employer identification number

82-2691447
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(713) 375-5000
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$79,340J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 1,948,721
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 1,617 1,617  
4 Dividends and interest from securities...      
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 0
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,950,338 1,617  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 0 0   0
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 4,500 2,250   2,250
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)...        
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,256 198   2,058
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 6,756 2,448   4,308
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 2,500,803 1,961,803
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 2,507,559 2,448   1,966,111
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -557,221
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2021)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.) 		Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing.............      
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 97,561 79,340 79,340
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule).......      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule).......      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans.............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)..........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 97,561 79,340 79,340
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable.................   539,000
19 Deferred revenue.................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 0 539,000
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 95,156 -466,015
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............ 2,405 6,355
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here bullet
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 97,561 -459,660
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 97,561 79,340
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
97,561
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
-557,221
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
-459,660
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
-459,660
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)		 (b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price 		(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 		(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 ................... 		Bracket 3  
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Part V
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 0
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 0
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2021 estimated tax payments and 2020 overpayment credited to 2021 6a 0
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 0
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 0
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2022 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
Part VI-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes? See the instructions
for the definition.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changesClick to see attachment....
3
Yes
 
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XIV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletTX
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2021 or the taxable year beginning in 2021? See the instructions for Part XIII.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VI-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. See instructions .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement. See instructions.................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletAndrea Carter-Virtanen Telephone no.bullet (713) 375-5000

    Located atbullet700 Milam Street Suite 1900HoustonTX ZIP+4bullet77002
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2021, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16   No
    See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet
    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person? ..............................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
    1a(3)
    Yes
     
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
    1a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? ......................
    1a(5)
     
    No
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.) ...............
    1a(6)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ..........
    1b
     
    No
    c
    ........bullet
    d
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? .............
    1d
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2021, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2021?....................
    2a
     
    No
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year? ..............................
    3a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2021 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2021.) .....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2021? ..
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VI-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? ..........
    5a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
    5a(2)
     
    No
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
    5a(3)
     
    No
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
    5a(4)
     
    No
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
    5a(5)
     
    No
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance? See instructions ........
    5b
     
    No
    c
    .........bullet
    d
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant? .................
    5d
     
     
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract? .............................
    6a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    7a
     
    No
    b
    If "Yes", did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? .....
    7b
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .........................
    8
     
    No
    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation. See instructions
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation (e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Julie Nelson President
    10.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Andrea Carter-Virtanen Corporate Secretary
    2.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Zach Davis Treasurer (from October)
    0.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Lisa Cohen Treasurer (to October)
    1.50     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Ari Aziz Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Michael Dove Director
    0.50     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Ramzi Mroueh Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Deanna Newcomb Director
    1.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Hillary Ware Director
    0.50     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Florian Pintgen Director
    0.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    Wendy Craven Executive Director
    25.00     		0 0 0
    700 Milam Street Ste 1900
    Houston,TX77002
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
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    Part VII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part VIII-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1  
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Part VIII-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
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    Part IX
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    841,737
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    841,737
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    841,737
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    12,626
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. .......
    5
    829,111
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
    6
    41,456
    Part X
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
    1
    41,456
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2021 from Part V, line 5.......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2021. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    0
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    41,456
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    41,456
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XII, line 1 ...
    7
    41,456
    Part XI
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
     
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part XII, line 4.
    4
     
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    Part XII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2020     		(c)
    2020     		(d)
    2021
    1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Part X, line 7 41,456
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2021:
    a Enter amount for 2020 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021:
    a From 2016......  
    b From 2017......  
    c From 2018...... 1,470,638
    d From 2019...... 1,476,345
    e From 2020...... 2,417,945
    f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 5,364,928
    4Qualifying distributions for 2021 from Part
    XI, line 4: bullet$ 1,966,111
    a Applied to 2020, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions)........     		0
    d Applied to 2021 distributable amount..... 41,456
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,924,655
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2021. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 7,289,583
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ..........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2019. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2021. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2022 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2016 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9 Excess distributions carryover to 2022.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		7,289,583
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2017....  
    b Excess from 2018.... 1,470,638
    c Excess from 2019.... 1,476,345
    d Excess from 2020.... 2,417,945
    e Excess from 2021.... 1,924,655
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 10
    Part XIII
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2021, enter the date of the ruling ....... bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2021 (b) 2020 (c) 2019 (d) 2018
             
    b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ..........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part IX, line 6 for each year listed ..     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the foundation had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or email address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 11
    Part XIV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    Abrahams Tent Association
    2424 Fruge St
    Lake Charles,LA70601     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 950
    American Cancer Society Inc
    3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy NW
    Kennesaw,TX30144     		N/A PC Awareness and cancer research 5,000
    Ark Assessment Center And Emergency Shelter For Youth
    12940 Leopard St
    Corpus Christi,TX78410     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 10,392
    Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation
    7887 San Felipe St Unit 250
    Houston,TX77063     		N/A PC Improve quality of life through literacy 50,000
    Bayou Community Foundation
    PO Box 582
    Houma,LA70361     		N/A PC Support the Bayou Region hurricane recovery 25,000
    Beauregard Fire Department
    2061 Bilbo St
    DeRidder,LA70634     		N/A GOV Safety for Beauregard Parish Fire District 55,000
    Benevolent Healthcare Foundation
    9555 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
    Houston,TX77099     		N/A PC ASIA: 2021 COVID-19 Community Response 77,000
    Big Brothers Big Sisters Of SW Louisiana
    4135 Common St
    Lake Charles,LA70607     		N/A PC Support local youth 25,000
    Cameron Council On The Aging Inc
    965 LA-384
    Lake Charles,LA70607     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 250
    Cameron Parish Police Jury- Beachfront Development
    148 Smith Cir
    Cameron,LA70631     		N/A PC Beachfront development and preservation 2,000
    Cameron Parish Police Jury
    148 Smith Cir
    Cameron,LA70631     		N/A PC Support safety improvements to area located directly across from the SPL facility 12,000
    Cameron Parish School Board
    510 Marshall St
    Cameron,LA70631     		N/A GOV Improve education in Cameron 5,000
    Cameron Preservation Alliance - Sabine Pass Lighthouse Inc
    7386 Gulf Beach Hwy
    Cameron,LA70631     		N/A PC Support the preservation of the 1856 sabine lighthouse 18,500
    Care Help Of Sulphur Inc
    112 E Thomas St
    Sulphur,LA70662     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 11,740
    Catholic Charities Of Acadiana Inc
    405 St John St
    Lafayette,LA70502     		N/A PC SPL Hurricane Ida disaster relief 25,000
    Catholic Charities Of Southeast Texas
    2780 Eastex Fwy
    Beaumont,TX77703     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 5,957
    Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Galveston-Houston
    2900 Louisiana St
    Houston,TX77006     		N/A PC Support of local women veterans 20,000
    Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Santa Rosa
    987 Airway Ct
    Santa Rosa,CA95403     		N/A PC Support of initiatives to end homelessness 5,000
    Christus Spohn Health System Development Foundation
    600 Elizabeth St
    Corpus Christi,TX78404     		N/A PC Support mammogram program in San Patricio County 10,000
    City Of Corpus Christi
    1201 Leopard St
    Corpus Christi,TX78401     		N/A PC Investment in the development of the city of Corpus Christi 100,000
    City Of Gregory
    204 W 4th St
    Gregory,TX78359     		N/A GOV This investment would help alleviate Community Health & Safety risks and impacts by focusing on the Area of Impact communities in most. By upgrading their emergency communication systems, they would also be better able to communicate with RTFC onsite at CCL. 20,000
    City Of Ingleside On The Bay
    475 Starlight Dr
    Ingleside,TX78362     		N/A GOV This investment would help alleviate Community Health & Safety risks and impacts by focusing on the Area of Impact communities in most need. By upgrading their emergency communication systems, they would also be better able to communicate with RTFC onsite at CCL. 23,000
    City Of Ingleside
    2671 San Angelo PO Drawer 400
    Ingleside,TX78362     		N/A GOV This investment would help alleviate Community Health & Safety risks and impacts by focusing on the Area of Impact communities in most need. By upgrading their emergency communication systems, they would also be better able to communicate with RTFC onsite at CCL. 30,000
    City Of Port Arthur
    444 4th St
    Port Arthur,TX77640     		N/A GOV Support the development of Port Arthur 50,000
    City Of Portland
    1900 Billy G Webb Dr
    Portland,TX78374     		N/A GOV To support education and literacy in Portland, Texas 5,000
    City Of Taft
    501 Green Ave
    Taft,TX78390     		N/A GOV This investment would help alleviate Community Health & Safety risks and impacts by focusing on the Area of Impact communities in most need. By upgrading their emergency communication systems, they would also be better able to communicate with RTFC onsite at CCL. 57,000
    City Of Taft
    501 Green Ave
    Taft,TX78390     		N/A GOV This investment would mitigate a moderate risk for public and support services being overwhelmed under Community Health & Safety 65,000
    Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
    615 N Upper Broadway 1200
    Corpus Christi,TX78401     		N/A PC Support the protection of the local bays 100,000
    Coastal Bend Food Bank
    826 Krill St
    Corpus Christi,TX78408     		N/A PC Support efforts to end food insecurity in the Coastal Bend area 30,000
    Communities In Schools Of The Coastal Bend
    1921 Dorado St
    Corpus Christi,TX78417     		N/A PC Support local students 10,000
    Connections Individual And Family Services Inc
    1414 West San Antonio
    New Braunfels,TX78130     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 70
    Cristo Rey Work Study Program
    2924 4th Avenue South
    Minneapolis,MN55408     		N/A PC HR Cristo Rey Investment 15,750
    DC Greens Inc
    810 7th St NE
    Washington,DC20002     		N/A PC Support food insecurity in the DC area 25,000
    Dress For Success Houston
    3310 Eastside St
    Houston,TX77098     		N/A PC Employee giving fund distribution 140
    Foster Angels Of South Texas Foundation
    800 N Shoreline Blvd Ste 2750-S
    Corpus Christi,TX78401     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 1,500
    Fyims Inc
    107 E 22nd St
    Houston,TX77008     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 2,772
    Girls Incorporated Of Greater Houston
    2190 N Loop W
    Houston,TX77018     		N/A PC Support of education and development of young women in Houston 5,000
    Grow Local South Texas
    710 Buffalo St 802
    Corpus Christi,TX78401     		N/A PC Support local farmers 1,250
    Gulf Coast Humane Society
    3118 Cabaniss Rd
    Corpus Christi,TX78415     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 110
    Houston Civic Events Inc
    901 Bagby St Fl 1
    Houston,TX77002     		N/A PC Support revitalization of park in Houston's 3rd ward, and Cheniere's DEI initiatives 15,000
    Houston Parks Board
    300 N Post Oak Ln
    Houston,TX77024     		N/A PC Support revitalization of parks in Houston's 3rd ward, and Cheniere's DEI initiatives 165,000
    Iea Inspire Encourage Achieve
    20 N 11th St
    Beaumont,TX77702     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 2,450
    Interfaith Ministries For Greater Houston
    3303 Main St
    Houston,TX77002     		N/A PC To support food insecurity in the local elderly population 2,500
    International Association Of Lions Clubs
    6501 Fannin St
    Houston,TX77030     		N/A PC Support disaster relief after Hurricane Ida 6,620
    Joe A Gonzalez Education Is Our Freedom Ged Scholarship Program
    4009 D Oak Forest Dr
    Corpus Christi,TX78413     		N/A PC Contribute to the education of children and adults 8,000
    Julie Rogers Gift Of Life
    2390 Dowlen Rd
    Beaumont,TX77706     		N/A PC To support cancer awareness 20,000
    Kids Meals Inc
    330 Garden Oaks Blvd
    Houston,TX77018     		N/A PC Support efforts to end food insecurity in the Houston area 50,156
    Kids Meals Inc
    330 Garden Oaks Blvd
    Houston,TX77018     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 6,195
    Lamar University
    4400 S M L King Jr Pkwy
    Beaumont,TX77705     		N/A GOV Scholarships to minority students 21,000
    Lone Survivor Foundation
    1414 11th Street
    Huntsville,TX77340     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 2,090
    Louisiana Wildlife And Fisheries Foundation
    2000 Quail Dr
    Baton Rouge,LA70808     		N/A PC Support the enhancement of local nature 30,000
    Making It Better DBA Literacy Now
    14781 Memorial Dr 25
    Houston,TX77079     		N/A PC Support 2021 Houston Reads Day literacy initiative with EGF funds 20,000
    Montrose Grace Place
    2515 Waugh Dr
    Houston,TX77006     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 5,000
    Oasis A Safe Haven For Survivors Of Domestic And Sexual Violence
    PO Box 90249
    Austin,TX78709     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 1,475
    Port Arthur Education Foundation Inc
    1500 Procter St
    Port Arthur,TX77640     		N/A PC Support and empower students and residents of the underserved, mostly African American community, Port Arthur, Texas 50,000
    Port Arthur Education Foundation
    501 Procter 3rd Floor
    Port Arthur,TX77640     		N/A PC Enhance academic excellence 5,000
    Port Arthur Education Foundation
    501 Procter 3rd Floor
    Port Arthur,TX77640     		N/A PC Enhance academic excellence 25,000
    Port Arthur International Seamens Center Inc
    401 Houston Ave
    Port Arthur,TX77640     		N/A PC Support marines and the ports of Port Arthur 10,000
    Port Arthur International Seamens Center Inc
    401 Houston Ave
    Port Arthur,TX77640     		N/A PC Support marines and the ports of Port Arthur 1,150
    Port Of Beaumont- Alpha Rear Range Waterway Project
    1225 Main St
    Beaumont,TX77701     		N/A GOV Support the improvement of the port of Beaumont project 100,000
    Restore America'S Esturaries
    2300 Clarendon Blvd Ste 603
    Arlington,TX22201     		N/A PC Support the protection of ecosystems 50,000
    Ronald Mcdonald House Charities South Texas
    3402 Ft Worth St
    Corpus Christi,TX78411     		N/A PC Social Risk 10,000
    Sabine Pass Independent School District
    5641 S Gulfway Dr
    Sabine Pass,TX77655     		N/A PC Support students of Sabine Pass School 15,000
    Sabine Pass Independent School District
    5641 S Gulfway Dr
    Sabine Pass,TX77655     		N/A PC Sabine Pass Community Support 5,000
    San Patricio Adult Literacy Council Inc
    550 McKinney St 5th floor
    Houston,TX77002     		N/A PC Help improve education & literacy (medium risk) by removing barriers for adults pursing a GED education 1,000
    Sewa International Inc
    1000 West Oaks Mall Ste 100
    Houston,TX77082     		N/A PC Support COVID relief efforts in India 121,000
    Society Of The Roman Catholic Church Of The Diocese Of Lake Char
    414 Iris St
    Lake Charles,LA70601     		N/A PC Support efforts to end food insecurity in the SWLA area 25,000
    Society Of The Roman Catholic Church Of The Diocese Of Lake Char
    414 Iris St
    Lake Charles,LA70601     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 5,957
    Southeast Texas Circle Of Hope Inc
    1602 Avenue B
    Nederland,TX77627     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 3,085
    Southeast Texas Food Bank
    3845 S M L King Jr Pkwy
    Beaumont,TX77705     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 1,190
    Southwest Louisiana Alliance Foundation Inc
    4310 Ryan St
    Lake Charles,LA70605     		N/A PC To support additional funding to the Small Business Recovery grant program 100,000
    SPL Cameron Preservation
    7386 Gulf Beach Hwy
    Cameron,LA70631     		N/A PC Support the preservation of the 1856 sabine lighthouse 2,500
    Star Of Hope Mission
    4848 Loop Central Dr 500
    Houston,TX77081     		N/A PC Support for homelessness initiatives in the Houston area (EGF) 20,000
    Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
    602 Sawyer St 201
    Houston,TX77007     		N/A PC Support of Komen's breast health programs and research 3,260
    Texas Alliance For Minorities In Engineering
    10100 Burnet Rd
    Austin,TX78758     		N/A PC Support and empower students and residents of the underserved, mostly African American community, Port Arthur, Texas 4,000
    The Giving Field
    2805 Liberty Ave
    Beaumont,TX77702     		N/A PC Support the promotion of sustainablility and the removal of processed foods 5,000
    The Montrose Center
    401 Branard St 2nd Floor
    Houston,TX77006     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 140
    Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc
    901 F Street NW
    Washington,DC20004     		N/A PC Support education and DEI initiatives 89,100
    Triangle Community Outreach Inc
    3505 Procter St 45
    Port Arthur,TX77642     		N/A PC Support efforts to end food insecurity in the SETX area 25,000
    Triangle Community Outreach Inc
    3505 Procter St 45
    Port Arthur,TX77642     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 2,920
    United Corpus Christi Chamber Foundation
    602 N Staples St Ste 150
    Corpus Christi,TX78401     		N/A PC Support the local Chamber 5,000
    Warrior Bonfire Program
    3318 Hwy 365 233
    Nederland,TX77627     		N/A PC Employee giving fund 5,634
    Wesley Community Center
    1410 Lee St
    Houston,TX77009     		N/A PC Provide low income students school supplies 5,000
    William Marsh Rice University
    6100 Main St
    Houston,TX77005     		N/A PC Support STEM initiatives in the Houston area 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,961,803
    bApproved for future payment
    City Of Corpus Christi Housing and Urban Development
    3701 Ayers St
    Corpus Christi,TX78415     		N/A GOV Support the implement of new intensive case management program that would include capabilities to assist individuals with disabilities and mental health issues 100,000
    DC Greens
    810 7th St NE
    Washington,DC20002     		N/A PC Support the operation of The Well at Oxon Run urban farm 25,000
    Thurgood Marshall College Fund
    901 F Street NW Ste 300
    Washington,DC20004     		N/A PC Cheniere HBCU Scholarship Program 414,000
    Total .................................bullet 3b 539,000
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 12
    Part XV-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments ....          
    3 Interest on savings and temporary cash
    investments ...........     		    14 1,617  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities ....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6 Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income .....          
    8 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than
    inventory ............     		         
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e) .. 0 1,617 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,617
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XV-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XV-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Form 990-PF (2021)
    Page 13
    Part XVI
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527? ...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.

    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
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    with the preparer shown below?
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    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2021
    Name of the organization
    Cheniere Foundation
     
    Employer identification number

    82-2691447
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
    or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
    Name of organization
    Cheniere Foundation
          		Employer identification number
    82-2691447
    Part I
    Contributors
    Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    Cheniere Energy Inc
     
    700 Milam St 1900
     
    Houston, TX77002

    		$ 1,823,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
    Jack Fusco
     
    701 Milam St 1900
     
    Houston, TX77002

    		$ 26,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
    Jared LeBoeuf
     
    702 Milam St 1900
     
    Houston, TX77002

    		$ 8,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    Cheniere Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    82-2691447
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    Cheniere Foundation
          		Employer identification number

    82-2691447
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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    TY 2021 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    Cheniere Foundation
    EIN:
    82-2691447
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Tax compliance 4,500 2,250   2,250

    TY 2021 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Cheniere Foundation
    EIN:
    82-2691447
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Bank charges 395 198   197
    Supplies and materials 1,766 0   1,766
    Postage & delivery fees 95 0   95