Chorzempa Family Foundation
The Chorzempa Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including food assistance, health, housing, education, community services, and the arts.
Chorzempa Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chorzempa Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Minnesota. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,166,000
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,439
- +32.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $29,164,855
- +35.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chorzempa Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 580317, Minneapolis, MN 55458-0317
Phone: (612) 997-3774
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chorzempa Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Convoy of Hope ($180K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $695K.
Grant Size Distribution
168 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 168 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Minnesota received 45% of grant dollars, Missouri 15%, and Colorado 10%. The filing also lists 6% for an unidentified recipient state and 5% for Washington, D.C. Grants included support for organizations in Minnesota, Missouri, Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington, D.C., among other locations.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Chorzempa Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 492% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy of Hope Springfield, MO | Feed the World Fund | $150,000 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | General Operations | $100,000 |
| FIRC - Family and Intercultural Resource Center Silverthorne, CO | General operations | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies (MMBB) Golden Valley, MN | Facility and equipment needs | $50,000 |
| St George's Episcopal Church and Community Meals Leadville, CO | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Universitatsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universitat Mainz | Equipment and lactation consultants | $50,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Clinical Research Coordinator - Masonic Cancer Center | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Relief & Development New York, NY | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) Bloomington, MN | General Operations | $40,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief Chicago, IL | General Operations | $40,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,164,855 | $9,091,223 | $1,362,044 | $1,166,000 | 41 | $1,232,997 | $8,591,629 | $1,233,978 |
| 2023 | $21,454,550 | $678,487 | $1,275,817 | $1,118,000 | 52 | $1,167,561 | $625,838 | $1,166,009 |
| 2022 | $22,052,979 | $401,676 | $602,162 | $457,000 | 29 | $488,094 | $529,439 | $1,195,878 |
| 2021 | $22,255,553 | $25,975,195 | $257,546 | $197,000 | 29 | $207,977 | $372,595 | $561,101 |
| 2020 | $1,962,091 | $234,979 | $116,537 | $100,400 | 17 | — | $225,448 | $103,353 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chorzempa Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Normandale Community College Foundation says its goal is to make college achievable for all students through financial support for students, programs, and services. Edith’s House describes its work as helping people move toward self-sufficiency through stable housing, employment guidance, and social-service connections. Food Bank of the Rockies says it works to nourish people facing food insecurity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $1,166,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000. Recent grants included $150,000 to Convoy of Hope for its Feed the World Fund; $100,000 to Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge for general operations; and $50,000 each to FIRC – Family and Intercultural Resource Center for general operations, Minnesota Milk Bank for Babies for facility and equipment needs, and the University of Minnesota Foundation for a clinical research coordinator at the Masonic Cancer Center. It also gave $32,000 to Normandale Community College Foundation for student scholarships.
The foundation made 52 grants totaling $1,118,000 in 2023 and 29 grants totaling $457,000 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Martin D Chorzempa as president; Patricia Heiser as senior vice president; Martin A Chorzempa as vice president and treasurer; Nick Heiser as vice president and secretary; and Jonah Heiser as director.
Chorzempa Family Foundation is led by Martin A Chorzempa, President, Vice President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martin A Chorzempa
President, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Jonah Heiser
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Nick Heiser
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Patricia Heiser
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Martin D Chorzempa (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chorzempa Family Foundation
How much does Chorzempa Family Foundation give each year?
Chorzempa Family Foundation gave $1.2M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 52 grants.
What is Chorzempa Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Chorzempa Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $28,439, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chorzempa Family Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Chorzempa Family Foundation give grants?
Chorzempa Family Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (15%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (12 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Springfield, MO (2 grants) and Bloomington, MN (2 grants).
Does Chorzempa Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 51% of Chorzempa Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chorzempa Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Chorzempa Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Convoy of Hope ($180,000 across 2 grants), Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge ($100,000) and University of Minnesota Foundation ($95,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chorzempa Family Foundation?
Chorzempa Family Foundation reported $29.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Chorzempa Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Normandale Community College Foundation says its goal is to make college achievable for all students through financial support for students, programs, and services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chorzempa Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Chorzempa Family Foundation's EIN?
Chorzempa Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1875585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chorzempa Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chorzempa Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chorzempa-family-foundation-morg_7f4154e5dc474c0c95dac8b0afc99690
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