William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation
Accepts applications
William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sarasota, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,815 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $44,497. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$126,815
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$44,497
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $117,300 the year before.
18% 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 | $139,000 | 36 | $1.9 million |
| 2024 | $117,300 | 36 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $126,815 | 34 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William W Chorske 340 So Palm Ave Apt 55, Sarasota, FL 34236 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (802) 299-7559, bill@chorske.com |
| What to submit | A letter from an administrative officer explaining the needs, and a statement that no part of the grant will be used for propaganda or to influence legislation, and a copy of the organization's IRS exemption letter |
What William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 5 | $52,497 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $18,750 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $15,000 |
| New York | 11 | $14,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $10,250 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $7,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Easter Seals of SW Florida | Organization support | $44,497 |
| Wake Forest University | Organization support | $18,750 |
| Aces Area Cooperative Educational Services | Organization support | $5,250 |
| Boston College School of Nursing | Organization support | $5,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Organization support | $5,000 |
| Dodoma Tanzania Health Development | Organization support | $5,000 |
| St Mary's High School | Organization support | $5,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust | Organization support | $4,000 |
| Seeds of Hope Denver | Organization support | $3,000 |
| St Martin de Porres | Organization support | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Hartford | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Middlebury College | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Mote Aquarium | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Opera | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Yale School of Nursing | Organization support | $2,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Organization support | $1,500 |
| St Thomas Academy | Organization support | $1,500 |
| Atis (Adirondack Trail Improvement Society) | Organization support | $1,000 |
| Ausable Club Preservation Foundations | Organization support | $1,000 |
| Ausable Freshwater Center | Organization support | $1,000 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Center | Organization support | $1,000 |
| High Peaks Education Foundation | Organization support | $1,000 |
| Keene Valley Library | Organization support | $1,000 |
| Project Cicero | Organization support | $1,000 |
| New York Common Pantry | Organization support | $1,000 |
| A Better Chance House | Organization support | $1,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Organization support | $618 |
| Best Buy Foundation | Organization support | $500 |
| Crane Mountain Valley Horse Rescue Inc | Organization support | $500 |
| Scranton Public Library | Organization support | $500 |
| Young Victorian Theatre Company | Organization support | $500 |
| The Loyola School | Organization support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- William W Chorske
- Anne Marie Stuzin
- Matthew J Chorske
- Michael W Chorske
Questions people ask
Does William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation give?
$126,815 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William W Chorske (President), Anne Marie Stuzin (Board Member), Matthew J Chorske (Board Member) and Michael W Chorske (Board Member).
What does William and Gayle Chorske Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.