The Chester Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 20-5860910 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$100K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $7,000.
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
15% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Medical care of children | $20,000 |
| Ohio Health Foundation | Columbus, OH | Health care, cancer research & patient support | $12,500 |
| Give Neurohealth Inc | Columbus, OH | Improve lives for those living with neurological conditions | $10,000 |
| Psi Upsilon Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Education | $10,000 |
| Friends of Drummond Island Fire | Drummond Island, MI | Support first responder organization | $7,500 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | Grove City, OH | Feeding the poor and homeless | $7,000 |
| Columbus Academy | Gahanna, OH | Education | $5,000 |
| Columbus School for Girls | Columbus, OH | Education | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio | Columbus, OH | Reproductive healthcare for women | $5,000 |
| Families Flourish | Columbus, OH | Affordable housing opportunity & career guidance | $4,000 |
| Upper Arlington Lutheran Church | Upper Arlington, OH | Church operations | $3,000 |
| The Wellington School | Columbus, OH | Education | $2,500 |
| Oakstone Academy | Westerville, OH | Education | $2,000 |
| Charity Newsies | Columbus, OH | Clothe needy children | $1,000 |
| Ohio History Center | Columbus, OH | Historical preservation | $1,000 |
| The Columbus Foundation | Columbus, OH | Community improvement | $1,000 |
| The Yellowill Foundation | Columbus, OH | Ewing sarcoma research | $1,000 |
| Tvrc Education Foundation | Jackson, WY | Education | $1,000 |
| Upper Arlington Community Foundation | Columbus, OH | Community outreach | $1,000 |
| Upper Arlington Historical Society | Upper Arlington, OH | Historical preservation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,500 | 20 |
| 2024 | $87,055 | 17 |
| 2023 | $84,350 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601989349100625
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5860910
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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