Chatham Financial Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Chatham Financial Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,474 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$168,474
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $181,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $312,000 | 12 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $181,500 | 12 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $168,474 | 14 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sherry Silva 235 Whitehorse Lane, Kennett Square, PA 19348 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (484) 731-0287, ssilva@chathamfinancial.com |
| What to submit | Letter to the foundation describing need & planned use of requested funds. |
What Chatham Financial Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $81,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $25,500 |
| New York | 1 | $12,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $7,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Garage | Support of programs | $50,000 |
| Nemours Children's Hospital | Support of programs | $35,000 |
| Dressember Foundation | Support of programs | $30,000 |
| Mile High Ministries | Support of programs | $25,000 |
| Might Writers | Support of programs | $15,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc | Support of programs | $12,000 |
| Kennett Foundation | Support of programs | $10,000 |
| Amy's Kisses | Support of programs | $5,000 |
| Brandywinebots Robotics Club Inc | Support of programs | $4,500 |
| Light Up the Queen | Support of programs | $2,500 |
| Good Works Inc | Support of programs | $1,000 |
| Project Purple | Support of programs | $500 |
| Brent's Place | Support of programs | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware | Support of programs | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Grant
- Sherry Silva
- Matthew Henry
- Mark Weiss
- Jon Skeem
- Amol Dhargalkar
- Jacquelene Bowie
Questions people ask
Does Chatham Financial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Chatham Financial Foundation Inc give?
$168,474 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Chatham Financial Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Grant (President), Sherry Silva (Secretary & Treasurer), Matthew Henry (Board Member) and Mark Weiss (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Chatham Financial Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.