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Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda

Preselected recipients only Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 611497589

Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,800 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $22,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $56,750 the year before.

75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$56,7506$2,786
2024$47,8005$241

How to apply

Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$36,300
Florida1$4,000
Georgia1$4,000
Arizona1$3,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Biola University
La Mirada, CA
Christian education$22,000
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
Christian education$14,300
National Christian Foundation
Alpharetta, GA
Christian ministry$4,000
Cru
Orlando, FL
Christian ministry$4,000
Individual
AZ
Christian education$3,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda give?

$47,800 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.

Who runs Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda?

Its 2024 filing lists David S Cheatham (Director), Laura L Cheatham (Director) and Courtney Cheatham (Director).

What does Dave & Laura Cheatham Family Founda fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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