TO ENSURE THAT SCHOOL FOOD PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE RESOURCES, FUNDING AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO PROVIDE FRESH, HEALTHY, DELICIOUS, COOKED FROM SCRATCH MEALS THAT SUPPORT THE HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND OUR PLANET.
Key facts about Chef Ann Foundation
- EIN
- 26-2496810
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $646,076
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- Average grant
- $38,004
- Median grant
- $27,398
- Total assets
- $5,832,573
- Primary geography
- California (21% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who Chef Ann Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Chef Ann Foundation's 17 itemized 2024 grants were California (21%), Maine (18%) and Massachusetts (14%). None of its 17 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Systems Assistance Grant" (17 grants).
How Chef Ann Foundation gives
- Giving grew 379% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.8M
+31.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$646K
+461.8% YoY
Grant Count
17
+325.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+32.2% YoY
About Chef Ann Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chef Ann Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOULDER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 17 grants totaling $646K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 17 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,832,573 | $4,442,340 | $2,616,480 |
| Revenue | $20,510,630 | $8,750,411 | $3,766,687 |
| Expenses | $19,198,375 | $7,931,131 | $2,856,653 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,163 | $1,882 | $1,803 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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
25 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Chef Ann Foundation
Alabama Farm-to-School Culinary Challenge
CHEF ANN FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Bulk Milk Grants
CHEF ANN FOUNDATION
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Chef Ann Foundation: Get Schools Cooking Grant
CHEF ANN FOUNDATION
Amount
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Gulf of Maine Research Institute ($115,226), Acton Boxborough Food Service ($88,000), Nosh ($71,085).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GULF OF MAINE RESEARCH INSTITUTE PORTLAND, ME | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $115,226 |
| ACTON BOXBOROUGH FOOD SERVICE ACTON, MA | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $88,000 |
| NOSH NAPA, CA | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $71,085 |
| NEW ROOTS COMMUNITY FARM FAYETTEVILLE, WV | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $70,000 |
| TRIMBLE COUNTY SCHOOL NUTRITION BEDFORD, KY | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $62,750 |
| NORTHEAST WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICE DISTRICT SPOKANE, WA | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $52,133 |
| SAN YSIDRO SCHOOL DISTRICT SAN YASIDRO, CA | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $41,254 |
| WINDHAM CENTRAL SUPERVISORY UNION TOWNSHEND, VT | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $31,066 |
| WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 8- NUTRITION SERVICES GREELEY, CO | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $27,398 |
| ANCHORAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANCHORAGE, AK | SYSTEMS ASSISTANCE GRANT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Cooper | President | 10 | — |
| David De La Rosa | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Charles Dukes | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Kevin Emore | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Nathan Irons | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Amy Shipley | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Tom Spier | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Helene York | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Melissa Honeywood | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Norbert Wilson | Board Member | 0.3 | — |
| Mara Fleishman | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $277,789 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chef Ann Foundation?
Chef Ann Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in BOULDER, CO. It holds $5.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chef Ann Foundation?
As of 2024, Chef Ann Foundation holds $5.8M in total assets with $20.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 17 grants totaling $646K in 2024.
Where does Chef Ann Foundation operate?
Chef Ann Foundation has awarded grants in Alaska, California, Colorado, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does Chef Ann Foundation award?
In 2024, Chef Ann Foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $646K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Chef Ann Foundation's EIN?
Chef Ann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2496810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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