Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma
Preselected recipients only
Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $140,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $17,500. 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$140,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $140,000 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 | $140,000 | 18 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $140,000 | 15 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $140,000 | 20 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma 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 Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 20 | $140,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet Palm Beach Inc | General operating | $17,500 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation I | General operating | $16,000 |
| Everglades Law Center Inc | General operating | $14,000 |
| Raymond F Kravis Center Performing Arts | General operating | $12,500 |
| Friends of the Everglades Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Florida Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Institute for Regional Conservation | General operating | $7,500 |
| The Guatemalan-Maya Center Inc | General operating | $6,000 |
| Boca Ballet Theatre Company | General operating | $5,000 |
| Andrew Red Harris Foundation Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Opportunity Inc of Palm Beach County | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Georges Episcopal Church | General operating | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood SE N Florida | General operating | $5,000 |
| Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts | General operating | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Feeding South Florida Inc | General operating | $4,000 |
| Lakeside Presbyterian Church | General operating | $2,500 |
| West Jupiter Community Group Inc | General operating | $2,500 |
| Path to College Foundation Inc | General operating | $1,500 |
| Christians Reaching Out Society Cros Min | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma give?
$140,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Robert Lee & Thomas M Chastain-Ma fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.