The Chaney Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Chaney Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Guilford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was down from $148,000 the year before.
48% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $131,000 | 27 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $148,000 | 29 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 31 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Chaney Family Foundation Inc 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.
What The Chaney Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 3 | $47,000 |
| New York | 6 | $32,000 |
| Connecticut | 8 | $12,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Cancer United | Organization dedicated to fighting blood cancers through research, patient support and advocacy. | $35,000 |
| ALS Association | Support patient services programs. | $16,500 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | Organization dedicated to fighting blood cancers through research, patient support and advocacy. | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Cen | Support programs for cancer research and treatments | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hospit | To support medical research and treatment for children | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To support alzheimer's associations programs | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Individual | To protect healthy rivers and watersheds in the montana region through science based advocacy and legal action | $5,000 |
| Individual | $5,000 | |
| Breakthrough T1D | Supports juvenile diabetes research and provides services and advocacy to t1d population. | $5,000 |
| Conservation International | To protect nature and ensure a healthy and productive planet for everyone, using science, policy and collaborative partnerships. | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross | Support disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Bucknell University | Establish scholarship fund for students in need | $2,500 |
| Auf Inc | Support ecuador mission program by improving access to housing, education and health care | $2,500 |
| Parkinsons Foundation | Seek to improve care and advance research toward a cure for parkinsons | $2,500 |
| The Smile Train | Provide funds for surgery to correct cleft lip for needy patients | $2,000 |
| Delbarton School | To provide support for the delbarton school and its programs | $2,000 |
| Splash International | Funding to provide clean water and sanitation to people in eastern asia | $2,000 |
| Community Foundation of Middlesex | Operational funding | $2,000 |
| The Country School | Educational support for local children | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fu | Seeks to reduce gun violence through research, evidence based policies, education and litigation. | $2,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Create safer homes, schools & communities by gun violence, through educating & empowering people to recognize, intervene and get help for at-risk. | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | tribute to New York Fire Department firefighter Stephen Siller, who was killed on September 11, 2001, during the September 11 attacks | $2,000 |
| Individual | $1,500 | |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Provides resources to members of u.s. Coast guard to build resilience and support through education, morale and relief programs. | $1,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | WCS saves wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. | $1,500 |
| Clinton Volunteer Fire Department | Support local volunteer firefigthers and the amublance division' efforts to protect life & property | $1,000 |
| Denison University | Support annual fund which provides scholarship funds and supports educational programs | $1,000 |
| Individual | $1,000 | |
| Individual | Promote language skills and literacy for children. | $1,000 |
| Henry Carter Hull Library | Provides an inviting and dynamic environment for the discovery of books, information, inspiration and learning. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Chaney
- Carolyn Chaney
- Carole Prosser
- Diana Chaney
- Matthew Prosser
- Andrew Prosser
Questions people ask
Does The Chaney Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Chaney Family Foundation Inc give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Chaney Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William R Chaney (Member), Carolyn Chaney (Member), Carole Prosser (President) and Diana Chaney (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Chaney Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.