Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $725,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$725,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$20.8 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $580,000 the year before.
27% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $580,000 | 14 | $18.4 million |
| 2024 | $725,000 | 16 | $20.8 million |
How to apply
Sally and Charlie Cheever 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 Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 15 | $720,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Foundation | Endowment formedical human-ities & ethics | $300,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | Annual fund | $200,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas | General operating | $100,000 |
| Santa Rosa Childrens Hospital Fdn | General operating | $20,000 |
| Village of the Incarnate Word Ret Comm | General operating | $20,000 |
| San Fernando Cathedral | General operating | $10,000 |
| Seton Home for Pregnant Women | General operating | $10,000 |
| Family Violence Prevention Serv | General operating | $10,000 |
| Army Retirement Residence Supporting | Fund health cell innovator | $10,000 |
| Alamo Public Communications | Klrn general operating | $10,000 |
| Witte Museum | General fund | $10,000 |
| McNay Museum | General operating | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | To fund the uthealth cancercenter | $5,000 |
| Assoc of Grad of the US Mil Acad | Superintendents annual fund | $5,000 |
| Archdiosese of San Antonio | Archbishop appeal | $5,000 |
| Daughters of the Republic | Fund drt library | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Scanlon Jr
- Jean M Cheever
- Carrie Goudge Dyer
Questions people ask
Does Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation give?
$725,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William Scanlon Jr (Pres./Sec.), Jean M Cheever (Vice. Pres) and Carrie Goudge Dyer (Treasurer).
What does Sally and Charlie Cheever Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.