Groves-Chaney Founda
Groves-Chaney Founda is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Virginia, with listed grants supporting community, religious, educational, and other organizations.
Groves-Chaney Founda at a glance
In short: Groves-Chaney Founda gave $91K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Virginia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,525,726
- -1.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% 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 Groves-Chaney Founda
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (252) 246-4637
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Groves-Chaney Founda funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($16K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
131 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 131 grants of 131 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Groves-Chaney Founda open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 96% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2020) to $91K (2025). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $91K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $15,500 |
| YMCA Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $12,500 |
| First United Methodist Church Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $11,000 |
| Henry Fork Center Rocky Mount, VA | General Operating | $6,500 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Foundation Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Ferrum College Ferrum, VA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| Carlisle School Axton, VA | General Operating | $4,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Piedmont Arts Association Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
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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 | $1,525,726 | $81,345 | $104,700 | $91,000 | 26 | $98,513 | $73,197 | $94,635 |
| 2024 | $1,541,703 | $110,126 | $111,821 | $91,000 | 26 | $98,063 | $104,323 | $100,925 |
| 2023 | $1,524,512 | $352,228 | $99,455 | $86,000 | 26 | $91,699 | $346,297 | $77,942 |
| 2022 | $1,270,306 | $123,006 | $99,137 | $85,500 | 26 | $91,138 | $117,025 | $86,699 |
| 2021 | $1,246,109 | $97,364 | $96,241 | $85,500 | 27 | — | $91,829 | $92,573 |
| 2020 | $1,244,273 | $26,025 | $98,679 | $82,000 | 27 | — | $35,193 | $80,645 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Groves-Chaney Founda reported a distributable amount of $95K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for organizations such as the Salvation Army, YMCA, First United Methodist Church, Ferrum College, and Carlisle School.
Among the grantees, Ferrum College says it fosters personal growth, academic excellence, career-ready skills, and service grounded in faith. Carlisle School says its mission is to provide private education from preschool through grade 12. Southside Survivor Response Center says it provides crisis intervention, advocacy, safety services, and education for people affected by sexual assault, domestic violence, and other crises. Pregnancy Care Center of MHC says it provides pregnancy-related services, parent training, health education, and referrals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $91,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,500, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest were the Salvation Army in Martinsville ($15,500), YMCA in Martinsville ($12,500), First United Methodist Church in Martinsville ($11,000), Henry Fork Center in Rocky Mount ($6,500), Oakwood Cemetery Foundation in Martinsville ($6,000), Ferrum College ($5,000), and Carlisle School ($4,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mattie Sheppard as president/director; Truist Bank as trustee; and Jett G. Wood, J. Smith Chaney Jr., and Nancy Dickison as directors.
Groves-Chaney Founda is led by Mattie Sheppard, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mattie Sheppard
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Truist Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$10K (2021) → $12K (2025)
J. Smith Chaney Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jett G. Wood
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dickison
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Branch Banking Trust Company (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $12K, to Truist Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Groves-Chaney Founda
How much does Groves-Chaney Founda give each year?
Groves-Chaney Founda gave $91K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 26 grants.
What is Groves-Chaney Founda's typical grant size?
Groves-Chaney Founda's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,500, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Groves-Chaney Founda give grants?
Groves-Chaney Founda gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Martinsville, VA (20 grants).
Does Groves-Chaney Founda give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Groves-Chaney Founda's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Groves-Chaney Founda's largest grantees?
Groves-Chaney Founda's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($15,500), YMCA ($12,500) and First United Methodist Church ($11,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Groves-Chaney Founda?
Groves-Chaney Founda reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $95K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Groves-Chaney Founda fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general operating support for organizations such as the Salvation Army, YMCA, First United Methodist Church, Ferrum College, and Carlisle School. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Groves-Chaney Founda?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Groves-Chaney Founda's EIN?
Groves-Chaney Founda's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1403789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Groves-Chaney Founda 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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