Chaney Foundation Ltd
Chaney Foundation Ltd is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. Its website identifies the foundation as Chaney Cares and says it has supported family success through charitable giving since the 1980s, focusing on education, employment, and homeownership.
Chaney Foundation Ltd at a glance
In short: Chaney Foundation Ltd gave $369K across 53 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $369,300
- +28661.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 53
- +2550.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,968
- +985.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $5,368,766
- +58.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chaney Foundation Ltd
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2661 Riva Road Bldg 900, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (301) 843-6101
Website: https://chaneyenterprises.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chaney Foundation Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Um Charles Regional Medical Center ($48K). Together the top 10 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 67 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its partnerships as serving communities where Chaney Enterprises employees live and work. In 2024, Maryland recipients received 50% of grant dollars, Virginia recipients 33%, North Carolina recipients 7%, California recipients 5%, and Delaware recipients 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chaney Foundation Ltd gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 283% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $398K (2021). In 2024 it made 53 grants totaling $369K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Um Charles Regional Medical Center La Plata, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $47,500 |
| Farming 4 Hunger Hughesville, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Raising a Reader Milpitas, CA | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Annapolis & Aa County Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Chesapeake Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Richmond Richmond, VA | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Wicomico County Fruitland, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Metro Richmond Richmond, VA | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County Annapolis, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro MD Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted Support of Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,368,766 | $2,633,606 | $660,540 | $369,300 | 53 | $634,890 | $148,345 | $224,685 |
| 2023 | $3,395,091 | $548,633 | $233,877 | $1,284 | 2 | $219,159 | $88,881 | $166,957 |
| 2022 | $3,079,646 | $977,677 | $321,143 | $157,795 | 10 | $304,918 | $46,106 | $127,296 |
| 2021 | $2,443,186 | $361,792 | $417,925 | $398,288 | 1 | $398,323 | $346,160 | $140,495 |
| 2020 | $2,542,868 | $694,047 | $181,532 | $150,000 | 1 | — | $76,719 | $108,388 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chaney Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes Chaney Cares’ aim as creating foundations for family success through charitable giving focused on education, employment, and homeownership. The website also describes support for youth development, food security, workforce readiness, and affordable homeownership.
The grantees describe their work in varied ways. Farming 4 Hunger says its mission includes farming activities that provide food for people in need. Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel says it provides affordable after-school and out-of-school programs for youth ages 6 to 18. Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Raising a Reader says it supports families and children’s literacy development and love of reading. The Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County describes its work as connecting people with causes through grantmaking, fund management, donor services, nonprofit capacity-building, and community leadership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $369,300. Grants ranged from $500 to $47,500, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grant was $47,500 to UM Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland, for unrestricted support of the organization’s exempt purpose.
Other notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to Farming 4 Hunger; $20,000 each to Raising a Reader, Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County, and Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake; and $15,000 each to Habitat for Humanity Richmond, Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond, and the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. The filing describes these grants as unrestricted support of each organization’s exempt purpose.
The foundation’s website names Boys & Girls Clubs, Farming 4 Hunger, Habitat for Humanity, and Raising a Reader among its nonprofit partners. It also describes annual grants, volunteer support, and an employee charitable matching program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Francis H Chaney III as president and director; Rebekah Lare as vice president and director; Daniel Kurek as treasurer and director; Barbara Lawson as secretary and director; and Francis Chaney II as director. The foundation’s January 2026 announcement identifies Elizabeth Goodwin as chair.
Chaney Foundation Ltd is led by Francis H. Chaney III, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Francis H. Chaney III
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Lawson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Kurek
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Francis Chaney II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Lare
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bill Chambers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nannette Henderson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Agee (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Salena Valdas (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Theodore Choi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William F. Childs (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chaney Foundation Ltd
How much does Chaney Foundation Ltd give each year?
Chaney Foundation Ltd gave $369K across 53 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
What is Chaney Foundation Ltd's typical grant size?
Chaney Foundation Ltd's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,968, across 53 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chaney Foundation Ltd give grants?
Chaney Foundation Ltd gives mostly in Maryland: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (7 grants), Edgewater, MD (3 grants), Columbia, MD (3 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Chaney Foundation Ltd give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chaney Foundation Ltd's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chaney Foundation Ltd's largest grantees?
Chaney Foundation Ltd's largest 2024 grantees include Um Charles Regional Medical Center ($47,500), Farming 4 Hunger ($25,000) and Raising a Reader ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chaney Foundation Ltd?
Chaney Foundation Ltd reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $635K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chaney Foundation Ltd fund?
The foundation’s website describes Chaney Cares’ aim as creating foundations for family success through charitable giving focused on education, employment, and homeownership. The website also describes support for youth development, food security, workforce readiness, and affordable homeownership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chaney Foundation Ltd?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chaney Foundation Ltd's EIN?
Chaney Foundation Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1525001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chaney Foundation Ltd accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chaney Foundation Ltd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chaney-foundation-ltd-morg_085449fcfcc4470abd82b314a4f22eaa
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