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The Roy Chesney Fund

Accepts applications Siloam Springs, Arkansas · EIN 237399932

The Roy Chesney Fund is a private foundation in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,950 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $3,475 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $8,950 the year before.

25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$12,9003$43,914
2023$8,9503$44,989
2024$12,9504$50,315

How to apply

ContactTim McCord the Roy Chesney Fund
212 S College, Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Phone or email(479) 228-2565
What to submitApplication from organization, amount requested, and background information.
DeadlinesDecember 31
RestrictionsGrants from the roy chesney fund, inc. Are made in accordance with the specifications as outlined in the will of roy chesney which are: - to contribute to organizations relieving the effects of disease and disaster; to organizations which encourage the appreciation of art, music and literature; and to schools for educational purposes. - grants will be made to non-profit organizations or government agencies, and will not be made to individuals. Grants may not be made to churches for religious purposes. Grants will be for current expense of such organizations, and will not be made for expenses which are not incurred during the year funded. - grants are based upon the financial need of the organization as well as the purpose for which the organization will use the funds. - the fund does not discriminate against any class of persons protected by law.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2024. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Roy Chesney Fund funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Arkansas.

StateGrantsAmount
Arkansas4$12,950

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Manna Center
Siloam Springs, AR
Medical assistance to needy families$5,000
Siloam Springs Center for the Arts
Siloam Springs, AR
Performance art theature$4,000
Siloam Springs Writer's Guild
Gentry, AR
Poetry competition$2,950
Heart of America Artists Associatio
Siloam Springs, AR
Art appreciation$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Roy Chesney Fund accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: December 31.

How much does The Roy Chesney Fund give?

$12,950 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $3,475.

Who runs The Roy Chesney Fund?

Its 2024 filing lists Tim McCord (Chairman), Laurie Geurin (Director) and Joe Woolbright (Director).

What does The Roy Chesney Fund fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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