The Chester Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBirmingham, Alabama · EIN 26-3899958 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$400K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$6
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6 and $400,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn University Inc | Boca Raton, FL | The snyder scholar scholarship | $400,000 |
| Charitable Contributions From Passthroughs | Birmingham, AL | Charitable contribution | $6 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,006 | 2 |
| 2023 | $1,000,011 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349102417
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3899958
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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