The Chase Foundation of Virginia
Accepts applications
The Chase Foundation of Virginia is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $721,080 in 65 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$721,080
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $802,500 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $802,500 | 70 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $721,080 | 65 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Derwood S Chase Jr 350 Old Ivy Way Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903-4897 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 293-9104 |
| What to submit | No form has been prescribed by the organization. |
| Restrictions | Charitable organizations must meet the criteria specified in Article 2, Paragraph C(a) of the foundation's trust agreement. |
What The Chase Foundation of Virginia funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 25 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $45,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 11 | $122,500 |
| Virginia | 13 | $120,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $65,000 |
| California | 5 | $49,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $41,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $40,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $32,000 |
| New York | 2 | $22,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acton Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $40,000 |
| Fraser Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $35,000 |
| CO2 Coalition | To provide general support (charitable) | $30,000 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute (DBA Network for Good) | To provide general support (charitable) | $30,000 |
| Reason Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $30,000 |
| Committee to Unleash Prosperity | To provide general support (charitable) | $25,000 |
| Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research | To provide general support (charitable) | $25,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $25,000 |
| Goldwater Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $20,000 |
| Institute for Justice | To provide general support (charitable) | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | To provide general support (charitable) | $20,000 |
| Moving Picture Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $17,000 |
| Accuracy in Media | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| Institute for Energy Research | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| Libertas Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| Open the Books (American transparency) | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| The Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies (Liberty Leadership) | To provide general support (charitable) | $15,000 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $13,000 |
| The John Locke Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $13,000 |
| Freedom Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $12,000 |
| The James Madison Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $12,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights in Education | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Mises Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Montreal Economic Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Property and Environment Research Center | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| State Policy Network | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Tax Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Virginia Institute for Public Policy | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Young Americans for Liberty Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $10,000 |
| Free the People Foundation | To provide general support (charitable) | $8,000 |
| Grove City College (The Institute for Faith and Freedom) | To provide general support (charitable) | $8,000 |
| Students for Liberty | To provide general support (charitable) | $8,000 |
| The Maryland Public Policy Institute | To provide general support (charitable) | $7,000 |
| American Friends of the Institute of Economic Affairs | To provide general support (charitable) | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alejandro A Chafuen PhD
- Derwood S Chase Jr
- Stuart F Chase
- Johanna B Chase
- John C Goodman
- Gordon M Marchand
- Stephen J Moore
- David A Brat
- Allison K Chase
- Craig T Redinger
- Carl O Helstrom
- Gary M Greene
- D Sumner Chase III
Questions people ask
Does The Chase Foundation of Virginia accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Chase Foundation of Virginia give?
$721,080 in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Chase Foundation of Virginia?
Its 2024 filing lists Alejandro A Chafuen PhD (Chairman and Trustee), Derwood S Chase Jr (President and Trustee), Stuart F Chase (Vice-President, Treasurer and Trustee) and Johanna B Chase (Secretary and Trustee) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does The Chase Foundation of Virginia fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.