The Chanticleer Foundation
The Chanticleer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wayne, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $914K.
The Chanticleer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chanticleer Foundation gave $55K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,857
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $28,455,533
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chanticleer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Radnor Fire Company ($20K). Together the top 7 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Chanticleer Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Radnor Fire Company Wayne, PA | To be used for the fire company, ambulance service or other aspects of the organization | $20,000 |
| Radnor Township Wayne, PA | To be used for tree maintenance and planting in the township | $15,000 |
| Radnor Memorial Library Wayne, PA | Annual Support | $10,000 |
| Radnor Conservancy Wayne, PA | For the purchasing, planting, and or care of trees in the township | $5,000 |
| Wayne Art Center Wayne, PA | For General Support of the Art Center | $2,500 |
| Willows Park Preserve Villanova, PA | Planting and care of trees or other aspects of the landscape or for educational programs related to plants | $2,000 |
| Radnor Historical Society Radnor, PA | Preserve, protect, present, and promote the history of radnor township | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,455,533 | $5,923,242 | $5,265,833 | $55,000 | 7 | $5,124,917 | $913,822 |
| 2023 | $25,452,542 | $5,157,696 | $5,148,119 | $55,000 | 7 | $5,010,807 | $340,968 |
| 2022 | $22,120,908 | $5,441,122 | $4,752,793 | $55,000 | 6 | $4,631,359 | $56,774 |
| 2021 | $22,864,092 | $7,884,802 | $4,213,731 | $55,000 | 6 | $4,153,317 | $3,343,466 |
| 2020 | $21,472,610 | $4,755,958 | $4,050,388 | $51,000 | 4 | — | $410,445 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chanticleer Foundation is led by R. William Thomas, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R. William Thomas
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $274K (2024)
Orton P. Jackson Jr.
President & Director
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine G. Hayworth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harry R. Madeira Jr.
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2021
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Regina O. Thomas
Secretary & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anna P. Jackson
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samantha G. Sutro
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ellen Nalle Hass
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Heike Sullivan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sabrina Patterson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ann L. Reed
Director Emerita
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin R. Neilson
Director Emeritus
Director → Director Emerita, 2021
Director Emerita → Director Emeritus, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Charles T. Wilmerding (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Sabrina P. Warner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Drayton (2020–2022) — Director Emerita
- Former: Edward T. Goodman (2020) — President & Director
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 $274K, to R William Thomas (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Chanticleer Foundation
How much does The Chanticleer Foundation give each year?
The Chanticleer Foundation gave $55K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 7 grants.
What is The Chanticleer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chanticleer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,857, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chanticleer Foundation give grants?
The Chanticleer Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wayne, PA (5 grants).
Does The Chanticleer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Chanticleer Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chanticleer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chanticleer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Radnor Fire Company ($20,000), Radnor Township ($15,000) and Radnor Memorial Library ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chanticleer Foundation?
The Chanticleer Foundation reported $28.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is The Chanticleer Foundation's EIN?
The Chanticleer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2052829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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