Chrisman Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chrisman Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,725 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $5,000. 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$18,725
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$360,100
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $21,200 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,650 | 18 | $405,886 |
| 2024 | $21,200 | 22 | $395,608 |
| 2025 | $18,725 | 21 | $360,100 |
How to apply
Chrisman 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 Chrisman Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $13,625 |
| New York | 12 | $4,600 |
| Vermont | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Donations | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donations | $5,000 |
| Florida Studio Theatre | Donations | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 SRQ | Donation | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of Sarasota County | Donations | $525 |
| All Faith Food Bank | Donations | $500 |
| Mohawk Hudson Humane Society | Donations | $500 |
| Rhodas Reptile Rescue | Donations | $500 |
| Albany Council of the Tko Inc | Donations | $500 |
| American Museum of Fly Fishing | Donation | $500 |
| Childrens Museum at Saratog | Donation | $500 |
| Friends of the Saratoga Co Animal S | Donation | $500 |
| Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center | Donation | $500 |
| Wilton Food Pantry | Donation | $500 |
| Individual | Donations | $500 |
| Lake George Association | Donations | $250 |
| Friends of the East Greenbush Commu | Donations | $250 |
| Friends of Nassau Library | Donations | $250 |
| Friends of the Saratoga Springs Pub | Donation | $250 |
| Peppertree Rescue | Donation | $100 |
| Individual | Donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Aleta Chrisman
- Paul Bolton
- Rebecca Chrisman Meissner
- Alexa Chrisman Senecal
Questions people ask
Does Chrisman Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chrisman Family Foundation Inc give?
$18,725 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Chrisman Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Aleta Chrisman (President), Paul Bolton (Director), Rebecca Chrisman Meissner (Director) and Alexa Chrisman Senecal (Director).
What does Chrisman Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and food and hunger.