Chaffee Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chaffee Family Foundation is a private foundation in Willoughby, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $13,500. 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$40,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $57,600 the year before.
40% 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 | $54,825 | 8 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $57,600 | 5 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Chaffee Family 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 Chaffee Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Jazz Orchestra | Operating funds | $13,500 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Operating funds | $10,000 |
| Contemporary Youth Orchestra | Operating Funds | $3,500 |
| Northern Ohio Youth Orchestras | Operating Funds | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul R Chaffee
- Cynthia A Chaffee
- Benjamin Chaffee
- Samuel Chaffee
- Nathan Chaffee
Questions people ask
Does Chaffee Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chaffee Family Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Chaffee Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul R Chaffee (Vice President), Cynthia A Chaffee (President), Benjamin Chaffee (Secretary) and Samuel Chaffee (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Chaffee Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.