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Chauncey Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Tom Chauncey President. It holds total assets of $901K. Annual income is reported at $43K. Total assets have decreased from $1.2M in 2010 to $901K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Arizona. According to available records, Chauncey Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $152K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $13K in 2022 to $28K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $112K distributed across 18 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $24K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Chauncey Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, IL.
Chauncey Foundation has distributed a total of $152K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $24K.
Chauncey Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chauncey Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connie Oelrich | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tom Chauncey | Pres, Dir, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$901K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$901K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$152K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orme SchoolMarian and Ted Craver Endowment Fund | Mayer, AZ | $10K | 2024 |
| Arizona Community FoundationChildren and education | Phoenix, AZ | $6K | 2024 |
| Soldiers Best FriendCharitable Event | Peoria, AZ | $5K | 2024 |
| West Valley Foundation IncCesar Chavez Celebration of Excellence and Scholarship Fund | Glendale, AZ | $5K | 2024 |
| Arizona National Livestock Show IncScholarship Fund | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2024 |
| Mcdowell Sonoran ConservancyGeneral & Unrestricted | Scottsdale, AZ | $1K | 2024 |
| Maricopa County Sheriffs Advisoryposse Incfunds for dogs in the MCSO K9 Unit | Phoenix, AZ | $24K | 2023 |
| Pinal County Junior Livestock CommitteeCharitable Event | Casa Grande, AZ | $10K | 2023 |
| Maricopa County Justice Museum & Learning Center Fgeneral support for the Museum | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Midwestern UniversityChanen Scholarship Fund administered by the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Program at Midwestern University | Downers Grove, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth Israel Of Phoenix ArizonaChanen Preschool Program | Scottsdale, AZ | $1K | 2023 |
| Arizona Street Railway Museum A Non-Profit CorporaPhoenix Trolley Museum | Phoenix, AZ | $1K | 2023 |