CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP is a private foundation based in Woodstock, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations serving people and communities in Illinois, Puerto Rico, Florida, and California.
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP at a glance
In short: CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP gave $90K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. 64% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,000
- +1700.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,182
- +390.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $371,471
- -5.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (7 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2049, Woodstock, IL 60098
Phone: (815) 353-3605
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Love 4 Santos ($10K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (50%), Puerto Rico (33%), Florida (11%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 11 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 27% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 639% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $148K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Love 4 Santos Guaynabo, PR | Rescue Homeless Dogs | $10,000 |
| Blue Water Surrender Tavernier, FL | Safe House for Kids | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Food Pantry Woodstock, IL | Provide Food to the Hungry | $10,000 |
| Woodstock High School Woodstock, IL | Donation to School | $10,000 |
| Veterans Path to Hope Crystal Lake, IL | Support for Veterans | $10,000 |
| Carlos Baseball Academy Florida, PR | Academy for Students | $10,000 |
| Hogar MIS Primeros Pasos Vega Alta, PR | Shelter for Child Abuse Victoms | $10,000 |
| Warp Corps Woodstock, IL | Helps to Prevent Homelessness | $5,000 |
| Helping Paws Vista, CA | Assistance Dogs for Veterans | $5,000 |
| Mainstay Therapeutic Farm Richmond, IL | Enriched Mind, Body, and Spirit | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371,471 | $4,530 | $90,615 | $90,000 | 11 | $90,000 | $4,530 | $14,088 |
| 2024 | $393,623 | $334,633 | $5,540 | $5,000 | 3 | $5,000 | $134,633 | $11,080 |
| 2023 | $37,118 | $-301,003 | $700 | — | — | — | — | $3,253 |
| 2022 | $94,987 | $-174,988 | $148,000 | $148,000 | 9 | $148,000 | $5,495 | $15,178 |
| 2021 | $650,273 | $159,444 | $61,492 | $54,000 | 5 | — | $159,444 | $27,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including food assistance, child welfare, homelessness, veterans’ services, education, animal rescue, and therapeutic programs. For example, Woodstock Food Pantry describes its mission as providing food and personal care and hygiene products to people in need in its community. HOGAR MIS PRIMEROS PASOS INC describes its mission as providing a transition home for children who have been mistreated and supporting their physical and emotional welfare. WARP CORPS says it works to prevent suicide, substance use disorder, mental illness, and homelessness through community support and positive alternatives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $90,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable grants included $10,000 each to LOVE 4 SANTOS, Blue Water Surrender, Woodstock Food Pantry, Woodstock High School, Veterans Path to Hope, Carlos Baseball Academy, and HOGAR MIS PRIMEROS PASOS; and $5,000 each to WARP CORPS, Helping Paws, MainStay Therapeutic Farm, and Operation Wild Horse.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tiffany Miles as president, Stephanie Berry as treasurer, and Mark Ritchie as secretary.
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP is led by Tiffany Miles, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tiffany Miles
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mark Ritchie
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stephanie Berry
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP
How much does CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP give each year?
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP gave $90K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's typical grant size?
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,182, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP that year got $8K on average.
Where does CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP give grants?
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP gives mostly in Illinois: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Puerto Rico (33%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, IL (3 grants).
Does CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's largest grantees?
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's largest 2025 grantees include Love 4 Santos ($10,000), Blue Water Surrender ($10,000) and Woodstock Food Pantry ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP?
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP reported $371K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP fund?
No mission statement for the funder is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including food assistance, child welfare, homelessness, veterans’ services, education, animal rescue, and therapeutic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's EIN?
CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1937447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). CHMIEL Charitable Fund NFP funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chmiel-charitable-fund-nfp-morg_2c96c3baacae4880880573896e92e977
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