The Chew Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 81-3660933 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$26.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Independence, OH | The purpose of the contribution was for promotion of charitable works.the gift was a contribution of 1,600 shares of vanguard stock on… | $998,736 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers | Metairie, LA | Promotion of charitable works | $50,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Promotion of charitable works | $20,000 |
| Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance | New York, NY | Promotion of charitable works | $20,000 |
| Mustard Seed | Brandon, MS | Promotion of charitable works | $10,000 |
| Vhl Alliance | Boston, MA | Promotion of charitable works | $10,000 |
| Central Ms Down Syndrome Society | Jackson, MS | Promotion of charitable works | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,113,736 | 7 |
| 2024 | $101,225 | 1 |
| 2023 | $235,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641769349100764
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3660933
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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