Chaffee Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chaffee Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $283,000 in 28 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$283,000
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was down from $361,000 the year before.
54% 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 | $313,200 | 21 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $361,000 | 24 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $283,000 | 28 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Chaffee Family Foundation Inc 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 Chaffee Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 26 | $273,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Erins House | Support for children, teens, and their families who have suffered the death of a loved one. | $50,000 |
| Vincent Village | Provides a unique array of services that meet the needs of families who are experiencing the crisis of homelessness with the ultimate goal of gaining permanent housing. | $50,000 |
| Turnstone | To provide therapeutic, educational, wellness and recreational programs to empower people with disabilities. | $35,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana | Mentoring programs to guide youth to their own economic success. | $25,000 |
| St Michael Lutheran Church | Connecting people to jesus and others. | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | A doctors office on wheels, bringing wellness visits, vaccinations, and childhood health education into communities that need help accessing pediatric care. | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Fort Wayne | Inspire young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. | $5,000 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | Foster a strong community by supporting equitable access to quality early childhood care and education. | $5,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank-Nei | Distributes millions of pounds of food to public. Individuals and families in need. | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Animal Control | To serve the community in a humane, public safety capacity whiel working to keep pets with loving families while providing education and resources. | $5,000 |
| Montpelier Community Pantry | Provide food and health services for those in need of assistance. | $5,000 |
| Prager University | To encourage thoughts and ideas about american values. | $5,000 |
| LC Nature | Committed to protecting and restoring historic landscape and provide learners of all ages to observe a variety of native plants and animals. | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Hospital | Advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catostrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 | Provides medical, dental, vision, and mental health services at no charge to low-income uninsured adults. | $5,000 |
| West Noble Food Pantry | Meeting the needs of noble county residents with food and clothing. | $5,000 |
| Womens Care Center | To assist women with unexpected pregancies. | $5,000 |
| Super Shot | A nonprofit immunization clinic. To continue to build trust in vaccines. | $5,000 |
| Wellspring | People of faithe serving the social, physical, and edicational needs of the community in allen county. | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Base Community Council | Main focus on education, collaboration, communication, and programs that enhance quality of life in northeast indiana. Expenditure responsibility has been exercised. | $3,000 |
| Alive Community Outreach | To cultivate a community of nonviolence through education and counseling. | $2,500 |
| Helping Hands | Offers professional reliable nonmedical home services to patients. | $2,500 |
| Just Neighbors | Provides emergency shelter and housing for fort wayne homeless. | $2,500 |
| Troy School | An alternative school helping students gain an education and earn a diploma regardless of past behavior or current circumstances. | $2,500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies. | $2,000 |
| Homebound Meals | Providing medically tailored meals to the homebound community. | $1,000 |
| Indiana Tech | A non-for-profit university specializing in career-oriented degree programs. | $1,000 |
| Young Life | Mentoring and guiding youth that are searching for purpose and meaning in life, invivted to experience god. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen J Chaffee
- Troy A Chaffee
- Bradley C Chaffee
- Scott W Chaffee
- Todd V Chaffee
- Charles V Chaffee
Questions people ask
Does Chaffee Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chaffee Family Foundation Inc give?
$283,000 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chaffee Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Karen J Chaffee (President), Troy A Chaffee (Vice President), Bradley C Chaffee (Vice President) and Scott W Chaffee (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Chaffee Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and health.