Dawn S Chaney Foundation
Invitation OnlyGreensboro, North Carolina · EIN 81-2276144 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$253K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$760K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $6,000.
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
14% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Women's University | Denton, TX | General | $135,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $20,000 |
| Greensboro Downtown Parks | Greensboro, NC | General | $15,000 |
| Nc Folk Festival LLC | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Downtown Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $10,000 |
| Active Girls Healthy Girls | Greensboro, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Women's Resource Center | Greensboro, NC | General | $7,500 |
| Sanctuary House | Greensboro, NC | General | $6,000 |
| Greensboro Parks Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General | $6,000 |
| Carolina Theatre | Greensboro, NC | General fund | $5,000 |
| Arts Greensboro | Greensboro, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Greensboro, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Historic Magnolia House | Greensboro, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Alley Cat Allies | Bethesda, MD | General | $3,500 |
| Happy Cat Inc | Medford, NY | General fund | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Greensboro, NC | General | $1,700 |
| Bennett College | Greensboro, NC | General | $1,000 |
| Lillians List Foundation | Raleigh, NC | General | $1,000 |
| Housing Consultant Group | Greensboro, NC | General | $500 |
| Guilford Green Foundation | Greensboro, NC | General | $500 |
| Spartan Food Insecurity Fund | Greensboro, NC | General | $500 |
| Uncg CEO Dept Fund | Greensboro, NC | General | $500 |
| Greensboro Police Department | Greensboro, NC | General | $495 |
| Horsepower Treatment Learning Cente | High Point, NC | General | $350 |
| Mustard Seed Community Health | Greensboro, NC | General | $300 |
| Cats First | Greensboro, NC | General | $200 |
| Triad Local First | Greensboro, NC | General | $150 |
| Moms Pet Rescue | Six Mile Run, PA | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $253,295 | 28 |
| 2024 | $109,800 | 26 |
| 2023 | $109,532 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349104246
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-2276144
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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