Chessie Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 20-4710139 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.5M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$70,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
87% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | Washington, DC | Charitable distribution | $633,959 |
| Ss United States Conservancy | Philadelphia, PA | Charitable distribution | $420,000 |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Charitable distribution | $150,000 |
| Maayan Hatorah Day School | Lake Oswego, OR | Charitable distribution | $75,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Boston, MA | Charitable distribution | $70,000 |
| Lander Grinspoon Academy | Northampton, MA | Charitable distribution | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Southern Florida | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable distribution | $30,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County | Annapolis, MD | Charitable distribution | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,453,959 | 8 |
| 2024 | $1,250,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $569,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641489349100014
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4710139
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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