The Chatham Foundation
The Chatham Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonita Springs, Florida. It makes charitable contributions to preselected organizations; its 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Chatham Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chatham Foundation gave $2.1M across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,091,000
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,000
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $30,616,925
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (6 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (91% 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 The Chatham Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 26610 Rookery Lake Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone: (610) 349-7058
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chatham Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Constitution Center ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 78 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The remaining shares went to North Carolina (2%), Maryland (2%), Maine (2%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chatham Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 17 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $58K; repeat grants $158K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $1.1M (2021) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Constitution Center Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $1,025,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| People's Light and Theatre Malvern, PA | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Whyy Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Birch Rock Camp South Portland, ME | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Ryan's Case for Smiles Wayne, PA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| International Justice Mission Washington, DC | Charitable | $25,000 |
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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 | $30,616,925 | $5,862,959 | $2,177,153 | $2,091,000 | 17 | $2,091,000 | $4,646,132 | $2,079,733 |
| 2024 | $27,588,729 | $2,419,322 | $1,857,717 | $1,836,000 | 15 | $1,836,000 | $2,334,767 | $1,956,343 |
| 2023 | $27,123,801 | $3,220,382 | $1,721,268 | $1,683,500 | 18 | $1,683,500 | $1,140,406 | $1,738,944 |
| 2022 | $26,503,009 | $3,094,637 | $1,846,765 | $1,805,000 | 16 | $1,805,000 | $1,894,632 | $1,659,822 |
| 2021 | $25,840,309 | $2,389,026 | $1,136,971 | $1,108,000 | 12 | $1,108,000 | $1,355,058 | $1,720,363 |
| 2020 | $25,233,330 | $2,524,367 | $1,509,800 | $1,497,000 | 15 | — | $1,826,797 | $1,481,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chatham Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.1M 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
The available information does not state a mission or formal funding focus areas for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including the National Constitution Center, whose stated mission is to advance nonpartisan constitutional education and civil dialogue; the University of Pittsburgh, which describes itself as a public research university serving its region, Pennsylvania, and the nation; and Birch Rock Camp, which says it provides boys with an adventurous summer experience emphasizing nature, camping skills, and character.
Other 2025 grantees included Ryan’s Case for Smiles, which supports families facing life-changing illnesses and injuries, and two Baltimore organizations addressing basic needs: Helping Up Mission, which works with people experiencing addiction and poverty, and Health Care for the Homeless, which works to end homelessness through health care, housing, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $2,091,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $1,025,000, with a median of $30,000. Its largest grants were $1,025,000 to the National Constitution Center, $250,000 each to Episcopal Community Services and the University of Pittsburgh, and $225,000 to People’s Light and Theatre. Other grants included $50,000 each to Duke University, the Free Library of Philadelphia, and WHYY.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists L Frederick Sutherland and Barbara H Sutherland as trustees.
The Chatham Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara H. Sutherland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
L. Frederick Sutherland
Trustee
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 The Chatham Foundation
How much does The Chatham Foundation give each year?
The Chatham Foundation gave $2.1M across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.8M across 15 grants.
What is The Chatham Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chatham Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $123,000, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chatham Foundation that year got $58K on average.
Where does The Chatham Foundation give grants?
The Chatham Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Baltimore, MD (4 grants).
Does The Chatham Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on The Chatham Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (17 grants).
Who are The Chatham Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chatham Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Constitution Center ($1,025,000), Episcopal Community Services ($250,000) and University of Pittsburgh ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chatham Foundation?
The Chatham Foundation reported $30.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chatham Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission or formal funding focus areas for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chatham Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 The Chatham Foundation's EIN?
The Chatham Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0162130. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Chatham Foundation 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 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Chatham Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-chatham-foundation-morg_934bd0b753d64227935989556fddaa69
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