Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Johns Creek, Georgia. In 2025, it gave $195,750 through 14 grants to charitable organizations; most grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia.
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc gave $196K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Georgia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,750
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,982
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,425
- Total assets
- $227,859
- -45.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (94% 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 Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 435 Old Homestead Trail, Johns Creek, GA 30097
Phone: (770) 861-4100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Perimeter Church ($158K). Together the top 10 received $194K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 81 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining shares went to recipients in Pennsylvania (3%), South Carolina (1%), Alabama (1%), and Florida (1%). The filing also lists a $600 grant to Alliance Defending Freedom in Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $147K (2022) to $219K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perimeter Church Duluth, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $158,000 |
| Metro Atlanta Seminary Duluth, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $10,000 |
| Folds of Honor Georgia Peachtree Corners, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $5,000 |
| Friend of the Poor Scranton, PA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $5,000 |
| Ubora Alpharetta, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $5,000 |
| Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church Greenville, SC | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $2,500 |
| Trinity School Atlanta, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $2,500 |
| Keystone Village Cumming, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $2,350 |
| Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $2,000 |
| Die Brueckekruegers Chestnut Mountain, GA | Given to the charity's general fund to be used as they see fit. | $1,200 |
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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 | $227,859 | $8,587 | $198,354 | $195,750 | 14 | $197,424 | $8,401 | $14,278 |
| 2024 | $417,626 | $49,646 | $188,257 | $186,450 | 16 | $187,998 | $49,474 | $28,730 |
| 2023 | $556,237 | $1,110 | $225,460 | $218,500 | 17 | $219,931 | $951 | $32,746 |
| 2022 | $780,587 | $403 | $150,632 | $147,400 | 19 | $148,831 | $244 | $41,516 |
| 2021 | $930,816 | $84,581 | $180,457 | $178,825 | 15 | $180,256 | $84,422 | $39,947 |
| 2020 | $1,026,692 | $597 | $196,571 | $194,934 | 18 | — | $438 | $55,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc 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 foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work spans religious education, elementary schooling, residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other purposes. For example, Metro Atlanta Seminary says it educates and mentors students to become Christ-centered leaders in the church. Trinity School says it serves children from age three through sixth grade, while Keystone Village says it creates a residential community for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $195,750. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $158,000, with a median grant of $2,425. The largest grants included $158,000 to Perimeter Church, $10,000 to Metro Atlanta Seminary, and $5,000 each to Folds of Honor Georgia, Friend of the Poor, and Ubora. Other reported grants included $2,500 to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church and Trinity School, $2,350 to Keystone Village, $2,000 to Auburn University Foundation, and $600 to Alliance Defending Freedom. Streetwise Georgia reported receiving $500 in 2025.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Auburn University Foundation says it operates for the exclusive benefit of Auburn University, an educational, land-grant institution. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square. Streetwise Georgia says it provides emergency food and clothing services to people in need. The listed grant purposes in the filing describe the funds as given to each charity’s general fund for its use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert D. Cheeley as vice president and Lisa A. Cheeley as president.
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc is led by Lisa A. Cheeley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa A. Cheeley
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Cheeley
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc
How much does Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc give each year?
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc gave $196K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $186K across 16 grants.
What is Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,425, and its average grant was $13,982, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc give grants?
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Duluth, GA (2 grants).
Does Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Perimeter Church ($158,000), Metro Atlanta Seminary ($10,000) and Folds of Honor Georgia ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc?
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc reported $228K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work spans religious education, elementary schooling, residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2024120. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lisa and Bob Cheeley Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisa-and-bob-cheeley-foundation-inc-morg_30c6c1d72d384534933199677c06d45d
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