Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee

Foundation · Grantmaker Little Compton, RI EIN: 05-6006295

The Mary Dexter Chafee Fund is a private foundation based in Little Compton, Rhode Island. Established in October 1940, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving in its community.

Key facts about Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee

EIN: 05-6006295
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $163,000
Grants made (2025): 33
Average grant: $4,939
Median grant: $5,000
New grantees (estimate): 6% first-time grantees (2 of 33, 2025)
Primary geography: Rhode Island (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee's 33 itemized 2025 grants were Rhode Island (76%) and Maine (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (21 grants), Ellsworth, ME (2 grants), Pawtucket, RI (2 grants) and Bristol, RI (2 grants). None of its 33 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (33 grants).

Is Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 2 of 33 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.

85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$163K

+5.2% YoY

Grant Count

-5.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+11.5% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Grantmaking

The Mary Dexter Chafee Fund is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

** Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation operates in Rhode Island, with a primary focus on Little Compton and the surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

Rhode Island $124K (76%)

Maine $39K (24%)

Share of all 33 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Maine Rhode Island

Cities

ProvidenceBristolMiddletownEllsworthPawtucketWoonsocketEast ProvidenceHancockEllesworthCranstonWinter HarborBlue HillJohnstonPeace DaleWarren

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $2.56 million
Annual Revenue: $660,000
Annual Expenses: $193,000
Net Income: $466,996
Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $2.10 million
Total Distributions: $165,539

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with significant assets relative to its annual giving, allowing for sustained philanthropic activity.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 25, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025

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

163 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket ($10,000), Boys and Girls Club of Providence ($10,000), Ellsworth Free Medical Clinic ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PAWTUCKET Pawtucket, RI	OPERATIONS	$10,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF PROVIDENCE Providence, RI	OPERATIONS	$10,000
ELLSWORTH FREE MEDICAL CLINIC Ellsworth, ME	OPERATIONS	$10,000
FAMILIES FIRST COMMUNITY CENTER Ellesworth, ME	OPERATIONS	$10,000
NEXT STEP DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CURRENCY Ellsworth, ME	OPERATIONS	$10,000
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER Warren, RI	OPERATIONS	$8,000
LOAVES AND FISHES FOOD PANTRY Providence, RI	OPERATIONS	$6,500
CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER Providence, RI	OPERATIONS	$6,250
DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RI Providence, RI	OPERATIONS	$5,000
FRENCHMAN BAY CONSERVANCY Hancock, ME	OPERATIONS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by the following individuals:

Helen Lee — President
Mark Chafee — Treasurer
Arthur Lee — Secretary
Alexandra Reynolds — Director
Elizabeth Oettinger — Director
Coastline — Agent

All board members serve on a volunteer basis with no compensation.

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Alexandra Reynolds	Director	2	—
Mark Chafee	Treasurer	2	—
Arthur Lee	Secretary	2	—
Elizabeth Oettinger	Director	2	—
Coastline	Agent	2	—
Helen Lee	President	2	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee?

The Mary Dexter Chafee Fund is an active grantmaker with the following characteristics: • **Grant Range:** Grants typically range from $5,000 to $10,000 • **Median Grant Size:** $5,000 • **Annual Grant Count:** Approximately 31 grants awarded annually • **Total Annual Distributions:** $165,000 to $168,000 The foundation does not list specific charitable activities on its Form 990-PF filings, indicating a flexible approach to grantmaking priorities.

Where does Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee make grants?

The foundation operates in Rhode Island, with a primary focus on Little Compton and the surrounding region.

What size grants does Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee award?

In 2025, Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee awarded 33 grants totaling $163K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee's EIN?

Mary D Chafee Fund Co Mark Chafee's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-6006295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.