Owen Cheatham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Owen Cheatham Foundation is a private foundation in Tequesta, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $333,300 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$333,300
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $297,900 the year before.
31% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $236,050 | 40 | $5.3 million |
| 2024 | $297,900 | 43 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $333,300 | 42 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Owen Cheatham Foundation 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 Owen Cheatham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 23 | $110,800 |
| Georgia | 2 | $58,000 |
| California | 5 | $55,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $18,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Jackson Laboratory Advancement Office | Charitable | $35,000 |
| 10000 Degrees | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Boca Raton Champion Golf Charity | Charitable | $18,000 |
| New Concord Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Health Care Foundation | Charitable | $18,000 |
| Horizons | Charitable | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Friends School | Charitable | $15,000 |
| The Brakhage Center of Media Arts | Charitable | $15,000 |
| First Tee Gold Coast | Charitable | $13,100 |
| Business Development Board | Charitable | $10,100 |
| College Prep Partners Program | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| American Junior Golf Association | Charitable | $8,000 |
| McDavid Group Charities | Charitable | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jazz Bakery | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Driven to Cure | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach County Atlantic Univesity | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Song Summit Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Bartholomew's Church Ny | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Western Jazz Presenter's Network | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Charitable | $3,500 |
| South Florida Pga Foundation | Charitable | $3,500 |
| David Burke Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Place of Hope | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Ken Duke & Friends | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Quantum House | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Trustbridge of Palm Beach County | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Forum Club of Palm Beaches | Charitable | $1,600 |
| Childrens Home Healthcare Charity | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Umd Memorial Foundation Hospital | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Moving at the Speed of Light | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Palm Beach County Sports Commission Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stop Children's Cancer | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tequesta Friends Public Safety | Charitable | $1,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women and Girls Fund of the Midshore | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kenneth R Kennerly
- Owen C Kennerly
Questions people ask
Does Owen Cheatham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Owen Cheatham Foundation give?
$333,300 in tax year 2025, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Owen Cheatham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth R Kennerly (President and Director) and Owen C Kennerly (Vice President and Treasurer).
What does Owen Cheatham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.