Chatham Education Foundation
THE MISSION OF THE CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) IS TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY AS PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVOCATES AND TO RAISE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$358K
+13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$140K
Grant Count
27
Avg Grant Size
$5K
About Chatham Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chatham Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PITTSBORO, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $358K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $357,946 | $315,488 | $339,585 |
| Revenue | $395,301 | $251,114 | $443,330 |
| Expenses | $337,421 | $276,327 | $320,337 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,825 | $327 | $577 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
27 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chatham Education Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chatham County Schools ($40,000), Chatham County Schools ($30,000), Chatham County Schools ($24,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | AVID | $10,000 |
| HORTON MIDDLE SCHOOL PITTSBORO, NC | CREATIVE TEACHING GRANT | $1,000 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | THANKSGIVING | $879 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | STATE OF THE SCHOOLS | $2,543 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | AVID | $10,000 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | ED CORP | $30,000 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | AVID | $40,000 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | AVID | $3,500 |
| CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS PITTSBORO, NC | AVID | $24,500 |
| JORDAN MATTHEWS HIGH SCHOOL SILER CITY, NC | CREATIVE TEACHING GRANT | $650 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY LOU HUISKING | PRESIDENT | 0.15 | — |
| MARY KOLEK | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.15 | — |
| ANGELA FOWLER | TREASURER | 0.15 | — |
| ASHLEY PATTERSON | SECRETARY | 0.15 | — |
| DIANE BIRCH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| HOWARD FIFER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| MOLLY GALLOWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| HADLEY KIRKLAND | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| CANDI MCKAY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| STEPHANIE POWELL | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| MARIA PULIDO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| ANGELA QUICK | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| JULIE RICKER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| DR RANDY ST CLAIR | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | — |
| BRITTANY SANDEFUR | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS OF APRIL 2024 | 40 | — |
| JAIME DETZI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR-THRU JAN 2024 | 40 | $50,410 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chatham Education Foundation?
Chatham Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PITTSBORO, NC. It holds $358K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chatham Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Chatham Education Foundation holds $358K in total assets with $395K in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $140K in 2024.
Where does Chatham Education Foundation operate?
Chatham Education Foundation has awarded grants in North Carolina.
What size grants does Chatham Education Foundation award?
In 2024, Chatham Education Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $140K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chatham Education Foundation's EIN?
Chatham Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1796990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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