Chaucer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chaucer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Raleigh, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $103,000 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. 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$103,000
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $132,795 the year before.
13% 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 | $132,795 | 59 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $103,000 | 56 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Chaucer Charitable 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 Chaucer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 50 | $92,900 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA | General support | $7,500 |
| Christ Episcopal Church of Raleigh | General support | $6,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | General support | $5,000 |
| Raleigh Police Department Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Raleigh Rescue Mision | General support | $4,000 |
| Dorcas Ministries | General support | $3,750 |
| Carteret Health Care Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Safechild | General support | $3,500 |
| First Tee | General support | $3,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church of Charlotte | General support | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC | General support | $2,500 |
| Lineberger Cancer Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Needham B Broughton Capital Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Oakwood Cemetery | General support | $2,500 |
| St Mary's School | General support | $2,500 |
| The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration | General support | $2,500 |
| Transitions - Annual Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Triangle Light the Night | General support | $2,500 |
| Virginia Episcopal School | General support | $2,500 |
| St Paul's Church of Beaufort | General support | $2,000 |
| Raleigh Fine Arts Society | General support | $1,700 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General support | $1,500 |
| Shepherd Youth Ranch | General support | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Plains | General support | $1,000 |
| Charlotte Neuroscience Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Crystal Coast Hospice House | General support | $1,000 |
| Duke Raleigh PG Fox Society | General support | $1,000 |
| Foundation Fighting Blindness | General support | $1,000 |
| Haywood Hall House | General support | $1,000 |
| Heart's Cry Children's Ministry | General support | $1,000 |
| Helping Horse | General support | $1,000 |
| Me Fine Foundation Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| NC Museum of History | General support | $1,000 |
| Oberlin Baptist Church | General support | $1,000 |
| Preservation North Carolina | General support | $1,000 |
| Rex Healthcare Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General support | $1,000 |
| Shepards Table Soup Kitchen | General support | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Owen D Williams
- Margaret C Williams
- J Cross Williams Jr
- Margaret W Williams
- Joel T C Williams
Questions people ask
Does Chaucer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chaucer Charitable Foundation give?
$103,000 in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Chaucer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Owen D Williams (President), Margaret C Williams (Vice President), J Cross Williams Jr (Director) and Margaret W Williams (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chaucer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and youth programs.