Chesley Magruder Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrlando, Florida · EIN 59-1920736 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded86
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$24.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
4% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Health Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Bone marrow transplant & | $100,000 |
| Idignity Inc | Orlando, FL | Idignity capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Grace Medical Home | Orlando, FL | General operating | $50,000 |
| Samaritan Village Inc | Orlando, FL | General operating | $30,000 |
| Jobs Partnership Florida | Winter Park, FL | Lifeworks career-readiness | $25,000 |
| Orlando Science Center | Orlando, FL | Cinedome renovation | $25,000 |
| Elevate Orlando | Maitland, FL | Partially fund a full time | $25,000 |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | Dr. G. brock magruder sr. | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Group visual rehabilitation | $25,000 |
| The Christ School | Angier, NC | Teacher training | $25,000 |
| Shepherds Hope | Durham, NC | No cost urgent care | $25,000 |
| University of Central Florida Foundation | Orlando, FL | Ucf chps empowered futures | $25,000 |
| Christian Service Center for Central Florida | Orlando, FL | 2024 support core programs | $20,000 |
| Health Care Center for the Homeless Inc | Orlando, FL | Health services for | $20,000 |
| Camp Boggy Creek | Eustis, FL | Support cost of hiring 7 | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Central Florida Council | Apopka, FL | Upkeep for cam la-no-che | $15,000 |
| Coalition for Christian Outreach | Gainesville, FL | Continue the ministry cco | $15,000 |
| Support Our Scholars Inc | Winter Park, FL | Scholarship housing support | $15,000 |
| Elevation Scholars Inc | Orlando, FL | Elevation scholar award | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army - Orlando Area Command | Orlando, FL | Social services programs | $15,000 |
| Central Fl Zoo & Botanical Gardens | Lake Monroe, FL | Project generate light | $15,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Central Fl | Orlando, FL | Center for women & families | $15,000 |
| Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra | Orlando, FL | 2024 young peoples concert | $15,000 |
| Matthew's Hope Ministries | Winter Garden, FL | Provide hurricane disaster | $10,000 |
| Orlando Day Nursery | Orlando, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| Weekday School | Orlando, FL | Tuition assistance | $10,000 |
| Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar Association | Orlando, FL | Essential operational items | $10,000 |
| Amikids Orlando | Apopka, FL | Career readiness & | $10,000 |
| Children's Home Society of Florida | Orlando, FL | Teach our children project | $10,000 |
| Dr Phillips Orlando Center for Performing Arts Inc | Orlando, FL | Applause awards | $10,000 |
| One Heart for Women and Children | Orlando, FL | Food assistance | $10,000 |
| Orlando Ballet | Orlando, FL | Intro to ballet 2024 | $10,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary | Oviedo, FL | 2025 scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Orlando Family Stage | Orlando, FL | No empty seat program | $10,000 |
| Adult Literacy League | Winterpark, FL | Recruit match & manage 40 | $10,000 |
| Oca Opportunity Community Ability | Orlando, FL | Early intervention program | $10,000 |
| Camaraderie Foundation Inc | Orlando, FL | Provide mental health | $10,000 |
| Victory Cup Initiative Inc | Winter Park, FL | Youth initiative program | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Florida Inc | Winter Park, FL | Easterseals camp challenge | $10,000 |
| Winter Park Day Nursery Inc | Winter Park, FL | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | Scholarships for low-income | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Development programming | $10,000 |
| Orlando Union Rescue Mission | Orlando, FL | Upgrade computers | $10,000 |
| The Gardens at Depugh Nursing | Winter Park, FL | Cover medicaids | $10,000 |
| LA Amistad Foundation | Fern Park, FL | Dr. joseph muller financial | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Gtr Orlando | Winter Park, FL | Ride program | $10,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation | Orlando, FL | Adventhealth hospice care | $10,000 |
| Alzheimers and Dementia Resource Center | Altamonte Springs, FL | Salary for program | $10,000 |
| Seniors First Inc | Orlando, FL | Stepping stone medical | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County Inc | Orlando, FL | Provide safe affordable | $10,000 |
| Mustard Seed of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | Furnishing basic stability | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka Fl | Casselberry, FL | Hud-Certified housing | $10,000 |
| Central Florida Down Syndrome Assoc | Winter Park, FL | General operating | $10,000 |
| A Gift for Teaching Inc | Orlando, FL | Pencil boy programs | $10,000 |
| Bach Festival Society | Winter Park, FL | 2024-2025 program year | $10,000 |
| The Sharing Center Inc | Longwood, FL | Emergency financial | $10,000 |
| Lifework Leadership Orlando Inc | Orlando, FL | Scholarship funds | $10,000 |
| Lift Orlando Inc | Orlando, FL | Love is local initiative | $7,500 |
| The Scott Center for Autism Treatment | Melbourne, FL | Diagnostic evaluation for | $5,000 |
| Hope Helps Inc | Oviedo, FL | Kids of hope enrichment | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 86 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,089,500 | 86 |
| 2023 | $996,100 | 82 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542409349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-1920736
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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