Chesterman Family Foundation
Chesterman Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Roanoke, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $17K.
Chesterman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chesterman Family Foundation gave $34K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $33,500
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,188
- +12.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $17,233
- -51.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (28% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Chesterman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Eden Mission ($8K). Together the top 8 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 46 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chesterman Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−6%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 613% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $40K (2021). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eden Mission Lewisville, NC | To Further Foundation's Missions | $8,000 |
| Minnesota Camp Monticello, MN | To Further Foundation's Missions | $8,000 |
| New Song Church Monroe, GA | To Further Foundation's Missions | $5,000 |
| CSRM - World Outreach Center Delaware, OH | To Further Foundation's Missions | $5,000 |
| Christ Episcopal church Augusta, GA | To Further Foundation's Missions | $2,000 |
| New Hope Uganda Belle Fourche, SD | To Further Foundation's Missions | $2,000 |
| Baptist Evangelical Columbus, OH | To Further Foundation's Missions | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | To Further Foundation's Missions | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,233 | $16,509 | $35,013 | $33,500 | 8 | $33,500 | $16,509 | $5,468 |
| 2025 | $35,737 | $18,943 | $35,253 | $33,500 | 9 | $33,500 | $18,943 | $6,320 |
| 2024 | $52,047 | $12,588 | $35,380 | $33,500 | 10 | $33,500 | $12,588 | $6,759 |
| 2023 | $74,839 | $-9,012 | $37,506 | $35,500 | 9 | $35,500 | $2,182 | $7,326 |
| 2022 | $115,985 | $1,952 | $39,430 | $37,000 | 10 | $37,000 | $1,952 | — |
| 2021 | $153,463 | $5,535 | $41,796 | $39,500 | 11 | — | $5,535 | $14,940 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chesterman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chesterman Family Foundation is led by Kenneth W. Chesterman, President on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kenneth W. Chesterman
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Chesterman Family Foundation
How much does Chesterman Family Foundation give each year?
Chesterman Family Foundation gave $34K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $34K across 9 grants.
What is Chesterman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chesterman Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,188, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chesterman Family Foundation give grants?
Chesterman Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Minnesota (24%) and Georgia (21%).
Does Chesterman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Chesterman Family Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Foundation's Missions" (8 grants).
Who are Chesterman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chesterman Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Eden Mission ($8,000), Minnesota Camp ($8,000) and New Song Church ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Chesterman Family Foundation?
Chesterman Family Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Chesterman Family Foundation's EIN?
Chesterman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1524334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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