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The Frank Samford Jr Chess is a private trust based in ATLANTA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Frank Park Samford Iii. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2011 to $1.1M in 2025. 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 2020 to 2025. According to available records, The Frank Samford Jr Chess has made 3 grants totaling $140K, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $30K in 2022 to $50K in 2025. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $60K distributed across 1 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $60K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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.
The Frank Samford Jr Chess primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 3 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
The Frank Samford Jr Chess has distributed a total of $140K across 3 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $60K.
The Frank Samford Jr Chess typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Frank Samford Jr Chess is headquartered in ATLANTA, GA.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL SAMFORD | TRUSTEE | $50K | $0 | $50K |
| JOHN DONALDSON | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$50K
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$50K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$115K
Distribution Amount
$51K
Total: $1.1M
Total Grants
3
Total Giving
$140K
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2025 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| US CHESS TRUSTCHESS FELLOWSHIP | WALKILL, NY | $50K | 2025 |
| U S Chess TrustCHESS FELLOWSHIP | Walkill, NY | $60K | 2023 |
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA