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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 $856K. Total assets have decreased from $2M in 2011 to $1.2M in 2023. 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 2023. According to available records, The Frank Samford Jr Chess has made 2 grants totaling $90K, with a median grant of $45K. Annual giving has grown from $30K in 2022 to $60K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $30K to $60K, with an average award of $45K. 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 2 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY.
The Frank Samford Jr Chess has distributed a total of $90K across 2 grants. The median grant size is $45K, with an average of $45K. 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
$114K
Total Assets
$1.2M
Fair Market Value
$1.1M
Net Worth
$1.1M
Grants Paid
$60K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$55K
Distribution Amount
$57K
Total Grants
2
Total Giving
$90K
Average Grant
$45K
Median Grant
$45K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| U S Chess TrustCHESS FELLOWSHIP | Walkill, NY | $60K | 2023 |
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA