Chestnut Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 81-4986125 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$17M
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$356.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $316,250.
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
20% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayn Rand Institute | Santa Ana, CA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $3,500,000 |
| Join Together Society America | Beltsville, MD | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $3,200,000 |
| Atlanta Beltline Partnership | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $1,500,000 |
| Atlanta Music Project | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $1,032,500 |
| Path Foundation | Warrenton, VA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $1,000,000 |
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $667,000 |
| Bearings Bike | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $650,000 |
| Friends of Refugees | Clarkston, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $498,300 |
| Corners Outreach | Norcross, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $438,000 |
| Soccer in the Streets | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $325,000 |
| Global Village Project | Decatur, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $316,250 |
| Kate's Club | Brookhaven, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $312,000 |
| Robert Woodruff Arts Center | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $300,000 |
| Laamistad Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $297,850 |
| Georgia Hi-Lo Trail Inc | Sandersville, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $258,568 |
| City of Refuge | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $241,667 |
| Atlanta Angels | Alpharetta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $225,000 |
| Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League | Blue Ridge, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $196,560 |
| Augusta Mini Theatre | Augusta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $180,000 |
| Helping Mamas | Norcross, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $172,400 |
| Chastain Horse Park | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| Jessye Norman School of the Arts | Augusta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| Woodson Center | Washington, DC | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $150,000 |
| C5 Georgia Youth Foundation of Georgia | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $145,000 |
| Mtb Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $126,157 |
| Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $125,000 |
| Catalyst Sports | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $110,000 |
| Artsnow | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Next Gen Men and Women | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Our House Inc | New Providence, NJ | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Perfect Harmony Health Inc | Roswell, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $100,000 |
| Blueprint58 | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $80,000 |
| Brag Dream Team Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Dance Canvas | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $50,000 |
| Bay High School Foundation | Panama City, FL | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $40,000 |
| Clark's Christmas Kids 2023 | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $35,000 |
| Empty Stocking Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $25,000 |
| Crossroad Community Ministries | Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $10,000 |
| Mountain Rescue | San Diego, CA | To support the mission of the recipient organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,007,752 | 40 |
| 2024 | $20,000,300 | 33 |
| 2023 | $16,544,230 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640849349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4986125
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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