Groves-Chaney Founda
Preselected recipients only
Groves-Chaney Founda is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $91,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$91,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was the same as $91,000 the year before.
4% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,000 | 26 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $91,000 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $91,000 | 26 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
Groves-Chaney 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.
What Groves-Chaney Founda funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 26 | $91,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | General operating | $15,500 |
| YMCA | General operating | $12,500 |
| First United Methodist Church | General operating | $11,000 |
| Henry Fork Center | General operating | $6,500 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Foundation | General operating | $6,000 |
| Ferrum College | General operating | $5,000 |
| Carlisle School | General operating | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operating | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | General operating | $3,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Association | General operating | $3,000 |
| Adult Day Care | General operating | $2,000 |
| Marc Foundation | General operating | $2,000 |
| Bassett Historical Society | General operating | $2,000 |
| Fuller Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Martinsville Area Comm Fnd | General operating | $2,000 |
| Granberry Methodist Church | General operating | $1,500 |
| American Red Cross | General operating | $1,000 |
| SPCA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Natural History | General operating | $1,000 |
| Grace Network | General operating | $1,000 |
| Theaterworks | General operating | $1,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of MHC Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Martinsville Henry County Historical Society | General operating | $1,000 |
| Southside Survivor Response Center | General operating | $1,000 |
| Ridgeway Methodist Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| H Clay Gravely IV Memorial Fund | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mattie Sheppard
- Truist Bank
- Jett G Wood
- J Smith Chaney Jr
- Nancy Dickison
Questions people ask
Does Groves-Chaney Founda accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Groves-Chaney Founda give?
$91,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Groves-Chaney Founda?
Its 2024 filing lists Mattie Sheppard (President/Director), Truist Bank (Trustee), Jett G Wood (Director) and J Smith Chaney Jr (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Groves-Chaney Founda fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and education.