Chestnut Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-4986125

Foundation Overview

Based in Atlanta, GA, Chestnut Family Foundation has awarded 167 grants totaling $61,934,217 to organizations in Georgia, Florida and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $5,000,000, with a median award of $150,000.

Latest Tax Year
2025
Total Giving (all years)
$61,934,217
Total Assets
$356,803,523
Median Grant (all grants)
$150,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
40
Median Grant
$161,200
% Median Grant Decline
-13% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: May 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 45%

18 of 40 recipients (45%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Georgia

86% of all grants are concentrated in Georgia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Georgia, funding concentrates in Atlanta (65%), Augusta (8%), East Point (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+2086%

Strong 2086% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Chestnut Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Artsnow $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Atlanta Angels $225,000 Alpharetta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Atlanta Beltline Partnership $1,500,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Atlanta Music Project $1,032,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Augusta Mini Theatre $180,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Ayn Rand Institute $3,500,000 Santa Ana, CA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Bay High School Foundation $40,000 Panama City, FL, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Bearings Bike $650,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Blueprint58 $80,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Brag Dream Team Inc $50,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
C5 Georgia Youth Foundation Of Georgia $145,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Catalyst Sports $110,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Chastain Horse Park $150,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta $50,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
City Of Refuge $241,667 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Clark's Christmas Kids 2023 $35,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta $667,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Corners Outreach $438,000 Norcross, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Crossroad Community Ministries $10,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Dance Canvas $50,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Empty Stocking Fund Inc $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Friends Of Refugees $498,300 Clarkston, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Georgia Hi-lo Trail Inc $258,568 Sandersville, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League $196,560 Blue Ridge, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Global Village Project $316,250 Decatur, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Helping Mamas $172,400 Norcross, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Jessye Norman School Of The Arts $150,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Join Together Society America $3,200,000 Beltsville, MD, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Kate's Club $312,000 Brookhaven, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Laamistad Inc $297,850 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Mountain Rescue $500 San Diego, CA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Mtb Atlanta $126,157 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Next Gen Men And Women $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Our House Inc $100,000 New Providence, NJ, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Path Foundation $1,000,000 Warrenton, VA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Perfect Harmony Health Inc $100,000 Roswell, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Robert Woodruff Arts Center $300,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Save The Music Foundation $125,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Soccer In The Streets $325,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Woodson Center $150,000 Washington, DC, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2025
Crossroad Community Ministries $10,020 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Out Of Hand Theatre $15,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Clark's Christmas Kids 2023 $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Bay High School Foundation $40,000 Panama City, FL, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Save The Music Foundation $75,000 New York, NY, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Ballethnic Dance Company $100,000 East Point, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
C5 Georgia Youth Foundation Of Georgia $115,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Brag Dream Team Inc $130,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Augusta Mini Theatre $150,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Georgia Hi-lo Trail Inc $150,000 Sandersville, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
The Aimee Copeland Foundation Nc $150,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Atlanta Music Project $185,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Wabe $200,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Transformations By Atlanta Angels Inc $275,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Georgia Interscholastic Cycling League $275,900 Blue Ridge, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Kate's Club $450,000 Brookhaven, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Southern Off Road Bicycle Association $591,810 Ellijay, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta $667,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Artsnow $1,114,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Join Together Society America $1,900,000 Beltsville, MD, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Global Village Project $2,225,000 Decatur, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
City Of Refuge $2,700,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
The Galloway School Inc $5,000,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2023
Artsnow $1,114,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Atlanta Music Project $135,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Augusta Mini Theatre $150,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Ballethnic Dance Company $350,000 East Point, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Bay High School Foundation $4,000 Panama City, FL, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Bearings Bike $300,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Chastain Horse Park $250,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Chris 180 $200,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
City Of Refuge $2,700,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Crossroad Community Ministries $60,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Dfcs Secret Santa $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Georgia Hi-lo Trail Inc $225,091 Sandersville, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Global Village Project $78,000 Decatur, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Helping Mamas $160,779 Norcross, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Join Together Society America $1,200,000 Beltsville, MD, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Laamistad Inc $241,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Miss Amazing $102,000 Papillion, NE, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Moving In The Spirit $150,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Out Of Hand Theatre $15,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Soccer In The Streets $35,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Southern Off Road Bicycle Association $416,725 Ellijay, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Transformations By Atlanta Angels Inc $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Artsnow $1,114,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Atlanta Music Project $135,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Augusta Mini Theatre $150,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Ballethnic Dance Company $350,000 East Point, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Bay High School Foundation $4,000 Panama City, FL, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Bearings Bike $300,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Chastain Horse Park $250,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Chris 180 $200,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
City Of Refuge $2,700,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Crossroad Community Ministries $60,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Dfcs Secret Santa $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Georgia Hi-lo Trail Inc $225,091 Sandersville, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Global Village Project $78,000 Decatur, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Helping Mamas $160,779 Norcross, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Join Together Society America $1,200,000 Beltsville, MD, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Laamistad Inc $241,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Miss Amazing $102,000 Papillion, NE, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Moving In The Spirit $150,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Out Of Hand Theatre $15,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Soccer In The Streets $35,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Southern Off Road Bicycle Association $416,725 Ellijay, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Transformations By Atlanta Angels Inc $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Artsnow $1,114,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Atlanta Music Project $135,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Augusta Mini Theatre $150,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Ballethnic Dance Company $350,000 East Point, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Bay High School Foundation $4,000 Panama City, FL, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Bearings Bike $300,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Chastain Horse Park $250,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Chris 180 $200,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
City Of Refuge $2,700,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Crossroad Community Ministries $60,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Dfcs Secret Santa $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Georgia Hi-lo Trail Inc $225,091 Sandersville, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Global Village Project $78,000 Decatur, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Helping Mamas $160,779 Norcross, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Join Together Society America $1,200,000 Beltsville, MD, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Laamistad Inc $241,500 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Miss Amazing $102,000 Papillion, NE, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Moving In The Spirit $150,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Out Of Hand Theatre $15,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Soccer In The Streets $35,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Southern Off Road Bicycle Association $416,725 Ellijay, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Transformations By Atlanta Angels Inc $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2022
Artsnow $509,700 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Atlanta Music Project $205,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Augusta Mini Theatre $50,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Ballethnic Dance Company $50,000 East Point, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Bay High School Foundation $4,000 Panama City, FL, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Chris 180 $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Georgia Hi-lo Trail Inc $175,000 Sandersville, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Helping Mamas $25,000 Norcross, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Jessye Norman School Of The Arts $110,000 Augusta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Kate's Club $50,000 Brookhaven, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Out Of Hand Theatre $15,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Savannah Music Festival $50,000 Savannah, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Soccer In The Streets $191,250 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Transformations By Atlanta Angels Inc $20,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Support The Mission Of The Recipient Organization 2021
Artsnow $380,422 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Atlanta Music Project $280,790 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Ballethnic Dance Company $120,000 East Point, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Jessye Norman School Of The Arts $110,000 Augusta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Moving In The Spirit $315,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Atlanta Children's Shelter $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Bay High School Foundation $4,000 Panama City, FL, US General Purpose 2020
Chris 180 $41,288 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Commonlit Inc $50,000 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2020
Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta $50,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Community Foundation For Central Savannah River Area $250,000 Augusta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Georgia Center For Nonprofits $100,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Helping Mamas $25,000 Norcross, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Savannah Music Festival $10,000 Savannah, GA, US General Purpose 2020
The Lydia Project $25,000 Augusta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Soccer In The Streets $200,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Wellspring Living $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2020
Emory University $2,500 Atlanta, GA, US Center For Ethics 2018
Childrens' Healthcare Of Atlanta Foundation $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US Fbo Hughes Spalding Family Services 2018
Ballethnic Dance Company $10,000 East Point, GA, US General Purpose 2018
Artsnow $89,500 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2018
Moving In The Spirit $220,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2018
Afcea Educational Foundation $100,000 Fairfax, VA, US Henry M. Chestnut Scholarship 2018
Atlanta Music Project $331,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Purpose 2018

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Chestnut Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 81-4986125
Website N/A
Address 1355 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 1450 Atlanta, GA 30309-4906

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Chestnut Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Benjamin L Chestnut
Trustee Teresa K Chestnut

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated May 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.