Chairman's Scholarship Foundation
The Chairman's Scholarship Foundation operates through The Roberts Center for Leadership, Education, Advancement and Development, which is housed within CR Legal Team. The foundation is one of two foundations under The Roberts Center, alongside the CR Family Foundation and The Little Red Jumpsuit Foundation for Women.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$187K
-55.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$94K
-33.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chairman's Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports students of all ages pursuing higher education. To date, CR Legal Team has awarded nearly $500,000 in money and technology to students throughout the Southeast.
Grantmaking
The Chairman's Scholarship awards $3,000 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing education at four-year universities. Two scholarships are awarded annually.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,941,202 | $2,826,658 | $2,900,971 |
| Revenue | $313,642 | $396,053 | $231,982 |
| Expenses | $199,098 | $470,366 | $64,393 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $199,088 | $431,490 | $52,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $138,699 | $127,765 | $38,502 |
| Distributable Amount | $144,075 | $138,442 | $139,456 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Scholarship America ($137,000), Texas Southern University ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA ST PETER, MN | SCHOLARSHIP | $137,000 |
| TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY HOUSTON, TX | MILTON CARROLL LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Applications for the 2025-2026 cycle opened December 1, 2025, with a deadline of March 1, 2026. Scholarships will be awarded in spring 2026. Updates are shared through CR Legal Team's social media channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chairman's Scholarship Foundation fund?
The foundation supports students of all ages pursuing higher education. To date, CR Legal Team has awarded nearly $500,000 in money and technology to students throughout the Southeast.
How do I apply for a grant from Chairman's Scholarship Foundation?
**Grant Size & Type:** The Chairman's Scholarship awards $3,000 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing education at four-year universities. Two scholarships are awarded annually. **Application Process:** Online scholarship applications are available beginning December 1 and close March 1. Scholarships are awarded in the spring. **Contact:** Questions can be directed to TheRobertCenter@crlegalteam.com
Where does Chairman's Scholarship Foundation make grants?
The foundation serves residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia.
What size grants does Chairman's Scholarship Foundation award?
In 2024, Chairman's Scholarship Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $187K — an average of about $94K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Chairman's Scholarship Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chairman's Scholarship Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chairman's Scholarship Foundation's EIN?
Chairman's Scholarship Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0321771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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