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Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 367207803

Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197 is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2021 it gave $84,390 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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 2021.

How to apply

Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197 funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.

StateGrantsAmount
Florida6$61,000
Illinois3$16,000
Virginia2$5,890
Arizona1$1,000
Indiana1$500

Grants paid in 2021

All 13 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Distinguished Lecturer Series Foundation Inc
Vero Beach, FL
To provide operating funds.$50,000
NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston, IL
To provide operating funds.$10,000
Vero Beach Museum of Art
Vero Beach, FL
To provide operating funds.$6,500
The Women's Board Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
To provide operating funds.$5,000
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, VA
To provide operating funds.$4,890
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation
Vero Beach, FL
To provide operating funds.$2,000
University of Arizona Foundation
Tucson, AZ
To provide operating funds.$1,000
John's Island Foundation
Indian River Shores, FL
To provide operating funds.$1,000
Indian Hill Club Scholarship Foundation
Winnetka, IL
To provide operating funds.$1,000
Jamestown Rediscovery
Jamestown, VA
To provide operating funds.$1,000
Community Church
Vero Beach, FL
To provide operating funds.$1,000
Candles Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Terre Haute, IN
To provide operating funds.$500
Whole Family Health Center
Vero Beach, FL
To provide operating funds.$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2021 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197 accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197 give?

$84,390 in tax year 2021, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197?

Its 2021 filing lists Faris Chesley (Trustee) and Christine Chesley (Trustee).

What does Faris & Christine Chesley Foundation Dtd 103197 fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.

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