The Chesley G. Magruder Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation established in 1979 and based in Orlando, Florida. The foundation operates as an independent grantmaking organization focused on philanthropic support across education, human services, religion, and healthcare sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.5M
-1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+9.4% YoY
Grant Count
86
+4.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+4.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for education and human services, with support directed to Christian agencies and churches. Recent grant distribution shows:
- Social & Human Services: 34% of giving
- Education: 24% of giving
- Arts & Culture: 11% of giving
- Healthcare: Significant support for medical institutions and health-related initiatives
Grantmaking
Applicants must contact the foundation directly for application guidance. There are no stated deadlines.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation concentrates its giving in Florida, with 77% of grants staying within the state. Additional significant grant activity occurs in North Carolina, California, Texas, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2025:
- Total Assets: $17,475,923 to $17,658,129
- Total Revenues: $940,943
- Total Expenses: $1,196,486
- Investment Income and Dividends: $542,716
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $398,227
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,475,923 | $17,658,129 | $18,319,643 |
| Revenue | $940,943 | $458,439 | $319,711 |
| Expenses | $1,196,486 | $1,092,058 | $1,162,233 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,092,061 | $999,727 | $1,079,522 |
| Net Investment Income | $848,493 | $394,256 | $356,909 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,198,434 | $1,054,740 | $992,540 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President: Paul C. Ausley, Jr.
- Vice President: Leighton D. Yates
- Secretary-Treasurer: G. Brock Magruder, Jr., MD
- Registered Agent: Truist Bank
- Founder: Chesley G. Magruder
- Donor: Chesley G. Magruder Trust
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR G BROOK MAGRUDER JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR SCOTT GREENWOOD MD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT N BLACKFORD ESQ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAUL AUSLEY JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEIGHTON YATES JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 333 S Garland Ave, Suite 17 (17th Floor) Orlando, FL 32801-3356
Phone: 407-237-4485 or 407-237-4500
EIN: 59-1920736
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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