Chase Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Chase Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $340,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$340,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was up from $331,000 the year before.
24% of its 2025 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 | $310,000 | 24 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $331,000 | 27 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $340,000 | 25 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Chase Family Foundation Inc 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 Chase Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 16 | $221,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Symphony | General operations | $50,000 |
| ACLU of Wi | General operations | $40,000 |
| Douglas-Elbert Task Force | General operations | $30,000 |
| Care | General operations | $25,000 |
| Centre for Carbon Removal | General operations | $25,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | General operations | $25,000 |
| First Bapist Church | General operations | $25,000 |
| Falls Area Food Pantry | General operations | $17,500 |
| Sunset Play House | General operations | $15,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General operations | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Wi | General operations | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $10,000 |
| Keokuk Community School Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancemen | General operations | $5,000 |
| Every Town for Gun Safety | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | General operations | $5,000 |
| A Doll Like Me Inc | General operations | $5,000 |
| Concordia Language Village Lac de B | General operations | $4,000 |
| Fransiscan Peacemakers Social | General operations | $3,000 |
| Rooted and Rising | General operations | $3,000 |
| Community Ag Growing Experiences | General operations | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | General operations | $2,500 |
| Meta House Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Sojourner Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee French Immersion Fdn | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Chase Polley
- Amy Chase Hefty
- Peggy Chase Drana
Questions people ask
Does Chase Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chase Family Foundation Inc give?
$340,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Chase Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Chase Polley (Director), Amy Chase Hefty (Director) and Peggy Chase Drana (Director).
What does Chase Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.