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Chestnut Fund is a private trust based in BOSTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Goulston & Storrs Pc. It holds total assets of $54.9M. Annual income is reported at $18.5M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. None - grant making organization. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia and Washington. According to available records, Chestnut Fund has made 50 grants totaling $9.9M, with a median grant of $75K. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $2.2M, with an average award of $197K. The foundation has supported 25 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, District of Columbia, Georgia, which account for 36% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$151K
Largest Grant
$1.6M
Based on 28 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
None - grant making organization
None - grant making organization. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, DC, GA.
Chestnut Fund has distributed a total of $9.9M across 50 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $197K. Individual grants have ranged from $12K to $2.2M.
Chestnut Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chestnut Fund is headquartered in BOSTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Stein | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Stein | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerda Stein | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Rottenberg | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$54.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$54.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$9.9M
Average Grant
$197K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
25
Most Common Grant
$75K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith In ActionGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Rose FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $12K | 2022 |
| Lupine Fund Co Fidelity Charitable Gift FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Center On Budget And Policy PrioritiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $540K | 2022 |
| Emmas FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Devatur, GA | $400K | 2022 |
| New Mexico Voices For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Albuquerque, NM | $300K | 2022 |
| Washington State Budget And Policy CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $169K | 2022 |
| The Maine Center For Economic PolicyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Augusta, ME | $145K | 2022 |
| Washington Progress FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $140K | 2022 |
| Maine People'S Resource CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $105K | 2022 |
| The American ProspectWRITING FELLOWS | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Connecticut Voices For ChildrenGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New Haven, CT | $75K | 2022 |
| Minnesota Council Of NonprofitsMINNESOTA BUDGET PROJECT | St Paul, MN | $75K | 2022 |
| The Economic Progress InstituteGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $75K | 2022 |
| The Urban InstituteTAX POLICY CENTER | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Institute On Taxation And Economic PolicyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $75K | 2022 |
| Common Good IowaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Des Moines, IA | $75K | 2022 |
| Oregon Center For Public PolicyGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $75K | 2022 |
| Fuse Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $66K | 2022 |
| Public Assets Institute (Vt)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Montpelier, VT | $50K | 2022 |
| Hopewell FundTHE MOVEMENT INSTITUTE | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Ballot Initiative Strategy Center FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $30K | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Communities Action NetworkGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dorchester, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Triangle Community FoundationEMMA'S FUND | Durham, NC | $25K | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy Funders Committee For Civic Participation Support ProposaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |