Chief Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chief Foundation is a private foundation in Wayzata, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. 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$13,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$199,066
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $8,000 the year before.
60% 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 | $9,000 | 4 | $103,907 |
| 2024 | $8,000 | 4 | $168,007 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 5 | $199,066 |
How to apply
Chief Foundation 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 Chief Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 2 | $3,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development Foundation | Relief, rehab and educate people of pakistan. | $5,000 |
| Zacah | Support islamic community minnesota | $2,500 |
| Fajr Scientific | to provide top-tier surgical expertise to vulnerable populations, transforming lives regardless of circumstances | $2,500 |
| House of Omeed | We walk alongside believers who follow Christ in some of the most restricted and hostile environments in the world | $2,000 |
| The Citizens Foundation USA | TCF supports the education of underprivileged children in Pakistan. It has an active network of over 42 chapters in states across the United States. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Akhtar Chaudhri
Questions people ask
Does Chief Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chief Foundation give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Chief Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Akhtar Chaudhri (Director).
What does Chief Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.