Chatham Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Chatham Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $312,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $144,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$312,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$144,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was down from $437,386 the year before.
78% 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 | $272,024 | 17 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $437,386 | 15 | $6.4 million |
| 2025 | $312,000 | 9 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hank Dunbar 8510 Colonnade Drive - CLN15, Raleigh, NC 27615 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (919) 716-2115 |
| What to submit | Application should be in leter form with supporting documentation of non-profit status |
| Deadlines | September 1st |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations of awards, Director determined that, in general, grants will support economic de in the NC counties of Yadkin, Wilkes, Alleghany and Surry. |
What Chatham Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 9 | $312,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elkin Educational Foundation | Grant | $144,000 |
| Grace Clinic | General charitable donation | $75,000 |
| North Carolina Dental Society | General purpose | $38,000 |
| Town of Jonesville | Grant | $25,000 |
| Children's Center of Surry Inc | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Ark (Echo Ministry) | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Tri-County Christian Crisis Ministry | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Alleghany Cares | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Feed the Elderly | General purpose | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Stephen Motsinger
- Mrs Louise Neaves
- Mr James Freeman
- Mr Chris Chatham
- Mr Frank Hendrick
Questions people ask
Does Chatham Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 1st.
How much does Chatham Foundation Inc give?
$312,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Chatham Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mr Stephen Motsinger (President), Mrs Louise Neaves (Vice President), Mr James Freeman (Treasurer & Secretary) and Mr Chris Chatham (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chatham Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.