Chaney Foundation Ltd

Foundation · Grantmaker Annapolis, MD EIN: 52-1525001 Website

Chaney Foundation Ltd is a private foundation established in 1987 and based in Annapolis, Maryland. The foundation is connected to Chaney Enterprises, one of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions' leading construction materials suppliers. In 2021, the foundation evolved into Chaney Cares, reflecting a renewed commitment to community outreach and family success initiatives.

Key facts about Chaney Foundation Ltd

EIN: 52-1525001
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $369,300
Grants made (2024): 53
Average grant: $6,968
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $5,368,766
Primary geography: Maryland (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No
How to apply: The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Chaney Foundation Ltd funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Chaney Foundation Ltd's 53 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (50%), 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). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.4M

+58.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$369K

+28661.7% YoY

Grant Count

+2550.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+985.3% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: To build foundations for family success by supporting education, employment, and homeownership initiatives.

The foundation supports programs designed to promote:

Children advocacy and services
Cultural arts
Education
The environment
Health care and health education
Historical education and preservation

Primary funding focuses on education, employment, and homeownership through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s typically range from $2,000 to $149,295

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates in-state only, with primary focus in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Funding supports communities where Chaney Enterprises employees live and work.

Current nonprofit partners include:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain
Habitat for Humanity
Raising a Reader
Farming 4 Hunger

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $185K (50%)

Virginia $123K (33%)

North Carolina $25K (7%)

California $20K (5%)

Delaware $10K (3%)

All other $7K (2%)

Share of all 53 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Delaware Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Virginia

Cities

AnnapolisColumbiaEdgewaterBaltimoreBridgewaterCharlottesvilleDavidsonvilleRichmondArlingtonBrooklineCulpeperDanvilleExmoreFredericksburgFruitlandGeorgetownGreensboroGreenvilleHigh PointHughesville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Giving:

Total assets: $5,368,766 (2024)
Total giving: $369,300 (2024)
Total assets: $3.4 million (2023)
Total revenue: $549,000 (2023)
Total expenses: $234,000 (2023)
Giving rate: 5.0% of assets

EIN: 52-1525001

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,368,766	$3,395,091	$3,079,646
Revenue	$2,633,606	$548,633	$977,677
Expenses	$660,540	$233,877	$321,143
Qualifying Distributions	$634,890	$219,159	$304,918
Net Investment Income	$148,345	$88,881	$46,106
Distributable Amount	$224,685	$166,957	$127,296

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

67 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Um Charles Regional Medical Center ($47,500), Farming 4 Hunger ($25,000), Raising a Reader ($20,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board of Directors:

Francis Hall Chaney, III, Chair
Rebekah Chaney Lare, Vice Chair
Barbara Lawson, Secretary
Daniel Kurek, Treasurer
Justin Mullen, Board Member
Elizabeth Goodwin, Board Member
Donna Chaney Bunn, Board Member

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Rebekah Lare	Vice President/Director	1	—
Daniel Kurek	Treasurer/Director	1	—
Barbara Lawson	Secretary/Director	1	—
Francis H Chaney III	President/Director	1	—
Francis Chaney II	Director	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2026

In January 2026, Chaney Cares announced the award of $400,000 in grant funding in 2025 to local nonprofit partners. According to Elizabeth Goodwin, Chair of the Chaney Foundation, the foundation is investing in organizations focused on education, workforce development, and homeownership to support long-term stability and generational success in communities where employees live and work.

Chaney Cares Awards $400,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits - Chaney Enterprises

The foundation is undertaking its first major capital project—establishing a Boys & Girls Club in Lothian, Maryland, continuing its mission to build stronger communities for generations to come.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chaney Foundation Ltd fund?

**Mission Statement:** To build foundations for family success by supporting education, employment, and homeownership initiatives. The foundation supports programs designed to promote: • Children advocacy and services • Cultural arts • Education • The environment • Health care and health education • Historical education and preservation Primary funding focuses on education, employment, and homeownership through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Chaney Foundation Ltd?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Chaney Foundation Ltd make grants?

The foundation operates in-state only, with primary focus in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Funding supports communities where Chaney Enterprises employees live and work. Current nonprofit partners include: • Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & Anne Arundel County • Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia • Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Carolina • Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain • Habitat for Humanity • Raising a Reader • Farming 4 Hunger

What size grants does Chaney Foundation Ltd award?

In 2024, Chaney Foundation Ltd awarded 53 grants totaling $369K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Chaney Foundation Ltd required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chaney Foundation Ltd reported a distributable amount of $225K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.