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Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund is a private trust based in BELLVILLE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1963. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $271K. Total assets have grown from $166K in 2011 to $2.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund has made 117 grants totaling $239K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $56K and $121K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $121K distributed across 60 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $7K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 48 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$150
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 27 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 117 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CT.
Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund has distributed a total of $239K across 117 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $150 to $7K.
The application deadline is THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.. All awards are limited to qualified tax exempt organizations, organized for religious, charitable, literary, scientific, or education purposes, restricted to organizations within the state of texas.
Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund is headquartered in BELLVILLE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Lackey | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$2.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
117
Total Giving
$239K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
48
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls ClubCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Bellville Volunteer Fire DeptROB - 11/08/23 02:54PM WORKSHEET PRIVATE FOUNDATION | Bellville, TX | $7K | 2023 |
| Bellville United MethodistCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Blinn CollegeCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Brenham, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Bellville Young LifeCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Bluebonnet SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| St Marys Episcopal ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Sealy Christian Food PantryCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Sealy, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Bellville Lions ClubCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Hoa Incorporated Of Austin CountyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Sealy, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Bellville Ffa AlumCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Lyons ConcordiaCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Texas Christian UniversityCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Ft Worth, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Austin County Vetrans MemorialCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Latium-Wesley-Greenvine Volunteer Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Burton, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Cat Spring Vol Fire DeptCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Cat Spring, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Texas Exes Austin Co ChapterCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Austin, TX | $2K | 2023 |
| Community Renewal TeamSANDY - 07/14/21 01:29PM WORKSHEET PRIVATE FOUNDATION | Hartford, CT | $1K | 2023 |
| Industry United Methodist ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Industry, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Cameron Kiecke Memorial FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Bellville PickleballCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Mill Creek ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Raising Academic ProformanceCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Bellville Hospital FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| New Jerusalem Baptist ChurchCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Bellville Historic SocietyCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Bellville Turnverein Restoration ProjectCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Boy Scout Troop 36CHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Bellville Community FoundationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Bellville SportscomCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $200 | 2023 |
| Faith Academy Marble FallsCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Marble Falls, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| West End BallparkCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of San Felipe Historic SiteCHARITABLE PURPOSES | San Felipe, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Bellville Little LeagueCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Bellville Lions-Concordia IncCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Austin County Museum AssociationCHARITABLE PURPOSES | Bellville, TX | $2K | 2022 |