Francis Cheney Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Francis Cheney Family Foundation is a private foundation in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $37,000. 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$45,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$37,000
- Assets$925,240
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $45,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 10 | $789,056 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 10 | $866,923 |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 10 | $925,240 |
How to apply
Francis Cheney 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 Francis Cheney Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oregon.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 5 | $40,000 |
| Idaho | 4 | $4,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asante Foundation | Charitable | $37,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Friends of Galena Trails | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sisters Kiwanis Food Bank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hospice of Wood River Valley | Charitable | $500 |
| Mary's Place Co Saving Grace | Chartible | $500 |
| Humane Society of Central Oregon | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristin Scaligone
- Bonnie Wheeler
- Mary Vanbragt
Questions people ask
Does Francis Cheney Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis Cheney Family Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Francis Cheney Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristin Scaligone (Secretary), Bonnie Wheeler (President) and Mary Vanbragt (Treasurer).
What does Francis Cheney Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.