The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$41.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
46% 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 | $662,000 | 16 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 29 | $30.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 28 | $41.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Grace V Leahy 2575 South Bayshore Drive 12A, Miami, FL 33133 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 843-5468 |
What The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $415,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $275,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $150,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $115,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $75,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services | Lifesaving programs around the world | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Reducing poverty and disaster relief | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Az | Scholarships for medical students | $100,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association | Eastern european missions | $100,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Serviceusa | Kenyan refugee education | $75,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | Nutrition project in peru | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America | Support services for those impacted by alzheimers funding research | $75,000 |
| Friends of Caritas Cubana | Supporting learning to grow program | $75,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami | Annual appeal education and social ministries | $50,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | Reducing food insecurity in older adults | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese Ny | Underserved new yorkers | $50,000 |
| Sisters of St Joseph of St Augustine | Support sjnc and preservation | $50,000 |
| Manhattan University | Brother kenneth scholarship | $30,000 |
| St Stephen Martyr Church | General expenses and ministries | $30,000 |
| Saints Peter and Paul Church | For church and school | $25,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Ensure survival of sea turtles in atlantic caribbean and pacific | $20,000 |
| Dominican Nuns | To support the nuns | $20,000 |
| Feeding San Diego | Healthy food for food insecure | $20,000 |
| University of Mount Saint Vincent | Nursing scholarship | $20,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Nutritious food for underserved | $15,000 |
| Treasure Coast Food Bank | Food for underserved | $15,000 |
| Elpasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank | Food for underserved | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities West Virginia | Reducing poverty and disaster relief | $15,000 |
| North Shore Food Bank | Food for underserved | $15,000 |
| Gable Stage Theatre Company | Bringing theater to miami dade students | $15,000 |
| Fontbonne Hall Academy | Virginia l swift scholarship | $15,000 |
| Our Lady of Peace RC Church | Food pantry | $10,000 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank | Nutritious food for underserved | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John J Leahy
- Grace V Leahy
Questions people ask
Does The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John J Leahy (Trustee) and Grace V Leahy (Trustee/Exec Dir).
What does The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and education.