Cheria Foundation Inc
Supporting organization for NCCF, Inc.
Cheria Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Cheria Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $225K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,350,000
- +29.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225,000
- -56.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $3,535,871
- -24.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Cheria Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Teach Every Nation ($750K). Together the top 6 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 27 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cheria Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% 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 $810K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teach Every Nation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $750,000 |
| Fellowship of Cos For Christ Oklahoma City, OK | General Support | $500,000 |
| Young Life Colorado Springs, CO | General Support | $40,000 |
| Americans of Faith Atlanta, GA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Whitefield Academy Mableton, GA | — | $25,000 |
| Wesleyan School Peachtree Corners, GA | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,535,871 | $203,098 | $1,350,000 | $1,350,000 | 6 | $203,098 |
| 2023 | $4,694,430 | $241,878 | $1,070,973 | $1,040,000 | 2 | $233,957 |
| 2022 | $5,526,219 | $224,334 | $975,018 | $975,000 | 4 | $224,334 |
| 2021 | $6,276,903 | $255,680 | $817,939 | $810,000 | 6 | $255,680 |
| 2020 | $6,538,662 | $284,479 | $1,247,528 | $1,247,500 | 9 | $284,479 |
About Cheria Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Cheria Foundation Inc is a public charity, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $203K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cheria Foundation Inc is led by Robert L Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert L Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrill A Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Greg E Sperry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William E Frantz (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 Cheria Foundation Inc
How much does Cheria Foundation Inc give each year?
Cheria Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
What is Cheria Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Cheria Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $32,500, and its average grant was $225,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cheria Foundation Inc give grants?
Cheria Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants).
Does Cheria Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Cheria Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Cheria Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Cheria Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Teach Every Nation ($750,000), Fellowship of Cos For Christ ($500,000) and Young Life ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Cheria Foundation Inc?
Cheria Foundation Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203K.
What is Cheria Foundation Inc's EIN?
Cheria Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0282753. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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