Chestnut Fund
Preselected recipients only
Chestnut Fund is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $350,000 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$350,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$70.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 3 | $67.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 3 | $70.4 million |
How to apply
Chestnut Fund 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $350,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $120,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lupine Fund Co Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | General operating support | $2.5 million |
| Emmas Fund | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Greenstein fund for a just future | $120,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Stein
- Adam Stein
- Gerda Stein
- Alan Rottenberg
Questions people ask
Does Chestnut Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chestnut Fund give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $350,000.
Who runs Chestnut Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Stein (Trustee), Adam Stein (Trustee), Gerda Stein (Trustee) and Alan Rottenberg (Trustee).