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The Chesterman Family Foundation

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Sioux City, Iowa · EIN 91-2086157 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$564K
Organizations funded56
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$10.7M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.

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.

  • Human Services8
  • Children & Youth2
  • Disability Services2
  • Environment2
  • Homelessness2
  • Housing2

Where it gives

67% of grants went outside Iowa.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Art Center Association of Sioux CitySioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$50,000
Siouxland Sports AcademySioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$50,000
Sioux City Parks and Recreation FoundationSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$40,000
Warming ShelterSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$25,000
Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City IowaSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$25,000
Planned Parenthood of North Central StatesSt Paul, MNTo further programs of the organization$25,000
Agape Community Service IncSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$25,000
Pga Reach NebraskaLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization$18,000
Lake Cunningham Development TrustOmaha, NETo further the programs of the organization$15,000
Sioux City Public School FoundationSioux City, IATo further the programs of the organization$15,000
Morningside CollegeSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$10,000
TeammatesLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization$10,000
Siouxland Expo CenterSioux City, IATo further the programs of the organization$10,000
Cedars Youth CenterLincoln, NETo further the programs of the organization$10,000
Foodbank of LincolnLincoln, NETo further the purposes of the organization$10,000
Sioux Empire United WaySioux Falls, SDTo further the programs of the organization$10,000
United Way of the MidlandsOmaha, NETo further the programs of the organization$10,000
United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster CoLincoln, NETo further the programs of the organization$10,000
Casa de LA CulturaOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$10,000
Great Plains ZooSioux Falls, SDTo further programs of the organization$10,000
Omaha Parks FoundationOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$10,000
Free Bikes 4 Kidz OmahaOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$7,500
Boys & Girls Club of LincolnLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization$7,500
DakotabilitiesSioux Falls, SDTo further programs of the organization$7,500
Make-A-Wish NebraskaOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$7,500
Salvation ArmySioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of SiouxlandSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$5,000
Food Bank of SiouxlandSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$5,000
Girls Incorporated of Sioux CitySioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$5,000
Mckenna's Rae of Hope FoundationKearney, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
SafeplaceSioux City, IATo further the programs of the organization$5,000
Beacon CenterWatertown, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Center for People in NeedLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
EmbeSioux Falls, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Emily's Hope IncSioux Falls, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Friendship Home of Lincoln IncLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Gravel Worlds FoundationLincoln, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Heartland United Way IncGrand Island, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Hungry Hearts IncTea, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Kearney Therapeutic HorsebackKearney, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Lanuchpad Children's MuseumSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$5,000
Live Inspired 365 IncSioux Falls, SCTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Mccrossan Boys RanchSioux Falls, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Mid-Plains United WayNorth Platte, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Missouri Shores Domestic Violence CenterPierre, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Nebraska Interscholastic Cycling LeagueOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Norfolk Family YMCANorfolk, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Norfolk Public School Foundation IncNorfolk, NETo further programs of the organization$5,000
Safe Place of Eastern South DakotaMitchell, SDTo further programs of the organization$5,000
Noah's Hope Animal RescueSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$2,500
HomewovenOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$2,500
Nebraka Greats FoundationOhmah, NETo further programs of the organization$2,500
Omaha Perfoming ArtOmaha, NETo further programs of the organization$2,500
Sandhills Area Foundation IncValentine, NETo further programs of the organization$2,500
Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$2,000
Mid-Step Services IncSioux City, IATo further programs of the organization$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$563,50056
2024$438,08531
2023$714,38926

Sources

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