Cheney Award
Accepts applications
Cheney Award is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $2,448 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $816 and the largest $816. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2,448
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$816
- Largest grant$816
- Assets$96,593
Giving in 2025 was down from $5,836 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $83,626 |
| 2024 | $5,836 | 3 | $87,079 |
| 2025 | $2,448 | 3 | $96,593 |
How to apply
| Contact | Cheney Award Board - Department of Air Force Manpower and Personnel Ce, Randolph Air Force Bas, TX 78150 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 652-5151 |
| Restrictions | The award is bestowed for an act of valor or of extreme fortitude or self-sacrifice in a humanitarian interest, which shall have been performed in connection with aircraft. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,448 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Brandon J Schneider | Cheney award | $816 |
| Staff Sergent Cody Usher | Cheney award | $816 |
| Staff Sergeant Alfredo Barrios | Cheney award | $816 |
Officers and trustees
- PNC Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Cheney Award accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cheney Award give?
$2,448 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $816.
Who runs Cheney Award?
Its 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N A (Trustee).