Chelsea Fund for Education Inc
The chelsea fund/people before profits education fund exists to encourage and support educational and cultural activities that promote peace, democracy and workers' rights. We aim to partner with existing community organizations and coalitions to develop original programming that fosters a deeper understanding of society today, leadership skills, new interpersonal relationships, and stronger, more focused organizations.
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc at a glance
In short: Chelsea Fund for Education Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,833,844
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chelsea Fund for Education Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Workers Education Society ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Chelsea Fund for Education Inc gives
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $25K (2021) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Workers Education Society Chicago, IL | Further Exempt Activ | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,833,844 | $125,136 | $364,151 | $100,000 | 1 | $113,695 |
| 2023 | $2,074,560 | $164,206 | $144,081 | $50,000 | 1 | $154,562 |
| 2022 | $2,054,435 | $619,633 | $71,070 | — | — | $110,568 |
| 2021 | $1,505,872 | $126,193 | $61,850 | $25,000 | 1 | $99,077 |
| 2020 | $1,441,664 | $128,845 | $89,695 | $52,000 | 2 | $79,633 |
About Chelsea Fund for Education Inc
Based on IRS filings
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $114K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc is led by Flavio Casoy, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Flavio Casoy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Arturo Cambron
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keri Rautenkranz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Libero Della Piana
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Norman Markowitz
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sara Ladino Cano
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rai Carson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Anita Waters
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Roberta Wood
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adam Tenney (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Patricia Fry (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 Chelsea Fund for Education Inc
How much does Chelsea Fund for Education Inc give each year?
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Chelsea Fund for Education Inc?
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $125K.
What is Chelsea Fund for Education Inc?
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Chelsea Fund for Education Inc operate?
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What is Chelsea Fund for Education Inc's EIN?
Chelsea Fund for Education Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3547520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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