The Chatlos Foundation Inc
The Chatlos Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Founded by William Chatlos in 1953, it supports IRS-exempt nonprofit organizations in the United States and around the globe, with interests that include Bible colleges and seminaries, religious causes, medical concerns, liberal arts colleges, and social concerns.
The Chatlos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chatlos Foundation Inc gave $726K across 120 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Florida. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $725,750
- -42.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 120
- -26.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,048
- -20.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $50,680,306
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (26 of 115, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (39% 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 Chatlos Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from eligible U.S.-based nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS and in existence for at least two years. Applicants may submit by mail or through the foundation’s online application process. A complete request includes a grant request letter of no more than three to four pages, a simple project budget, and a completed application. The letter should describe the organization, its mission, the request amount, the project’s need and proposed solution, expected outcomes, and total project budget. Requests are considered by a trustee committee that meets monthly; the foundation says the process may take approximately 180 days. Grantees may receive one grant per 12-month period, and organizations may resubmit six months after a denial. The foundation says funded organizations are expected to provide reports.
- Review Cycle
- None. The foundation says there are no deadlines for submitting a request.
- Deadline
- None.
- Contact
Application contact: William J Chatlos
Mailing address: 655 Third Avenue Suite 1400, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 867-9630
Website: https://chatlos.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Chatlos Foundation Inc
Who The Chatlos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dallas Theological Seminary ($50K). Together the top 10 received $229K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($31,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
770 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 765 grants of 770 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it funds organizations in the United States and around the globe. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Florida (39%), Texas (8%), Illinois (8%), an individual recipient (6%), and New York (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 120 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chatlos Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 26 of 115 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $726K (2025) to $1.4M (2023). In 2025 it made 120 grants totaling $726K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Theological Seminary Dallas, TX | For the DTS Emergency Aid Fund | $50,000 |
| Tyndale Theological Seminary Wheaton, IL | To support graduate study scholarships that equip christian leaders from africa and asia | $32,000 |
| Ridgecrest Foundation Ridgecrest, NC | For the impact campaign to complete the purchase iof ridgecrest conference center and summer camps | $25,500 |
| Jobs Partnership of Florida Inc Winter Park, FL | To support building for tomorrow program that prepares people for life and work with biblical principles. | $21,000 |
| Davis College Bible School Park, NY | To Support the Operation Full Harvest Scholarship Campaign | $20,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary Oviedo, FL | To Support the General Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
| Cairn University Langhorne, PA | To provide funds for the cairn fund, to help affordability for all students | $15,000 |
| Childrens Impact Network Lake Worth, FL | To purchase a bus to transport for the bolivia life center | $15,000 |
| Christian Help Foundation Inc Casselberry, FL | To help homeless individuals with finding work, groceries and education | $15,000 |
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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 | $50,680,306 | $2,826,217 | $3,277,657 | $725,750 | 120 | $2,272,644 | $1,846,886 | $2,588,501 |
| 2024 | $51,161,075 | $3,178,000 | $3,737,224 | $1,254,313 | 164 | $2,746,839 | $2,218,452 | $2,522,214 |
| 2023 | $51,699,741 | $3,104,150 | $3,799,780 | $1,390,950 | 176 | $2,823,646 | $2,158,011 | $2,394,020 |
| 2022 | $52,364,038 | $-242,536 | $3,461,987 | $1,207,000 | 160 | $2,523,821 | $412,652 | $2,513,153 |
| 2021 | $56,137,362 | $6,992,086 | $3,204,596 | $1,023,300 | 150 | $2,228,987 | $6,092,439 | $2,772,569 |
| 2020 | $52,293,468 | $3,003,748 | $3,029,325 | $979,650 | 170 | — | $2,129,575 | $2,449,647 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chatlos Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to proclaim the Glory of God by funding nonprofit organizations in the United States and around the globe. It identifies Bible colleges and seminaries, religious causes, medical concerns, liberal arts colleges, and social concerns as areas of interest.
The foundation’s website reports that Bible colleges and seminaries receive 33% of its distribution, religious organizations 30%, medical organizations 26%, liberal arts colleges 7%, and social-concern organizations 4%. It describes social concerns as secular community programs providing direct services, including child welfare, vocational training, prison alternatives, services for older adults and people with disabilities, and support for people and families in crisis.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. An individual recipient Seminary says it equips servant-leaders to proclaim the Word and build up the body of Christ worldwide. The Jobs Partnership of Florida says it prepares people for life and work with biblical principles, while Christian Help Foundation says it helps unemployed people find jobs while supporting them spiritually and materially. Davis College describes its work as preparing servant-leaders in biblical truth and practical Christian ministry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 120 grants totaling $725,750. Grants ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $50,000 to an individual recipient Seminary for its emergency aid fund; $32,000 to an individual recipient to support graduate-study scholarships for Christian leaders from Africa and Asia; and $25,500 to Ridgecrest Foundation for its campaign to complete the purchase of Ridgecrest Conference Center and summer camps. Other examples include $21,000 to the Jobs Partnership of Florida for its Building for Tomorrow program and $20,000 each to Davis College for its Operation Full Harvest scholarship campaign and an individual recipient Seminary for its general scholarship fund.
The foundation’s applicant information says program support is a current priority. It tends to fund initial requests of less than $10,000 and expects funded projects to become independent rather than remain part of an organization’s annual budget. It gives less emphasis to bricks-and-mortar projects, endowments, conference and administrative expenses, and multiyear grants. It says it is not receptive to requests for medical research, individual church congregations and associated ministries, education below college level, arts organizations, individuals, or loans. It does not make scholarship grants directly to individuals; scholarship grants are made to educational institutions, which select recipients. Potential Bible college and seminary recipients are asked to sign a Statement of Faith. The foundation also states that it will not fund organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, creed, age, or national origin.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William J. Chatlos as trustee, president, and CEO; Kathryn A. Randle as trustee and chairperson; and William J. Chatlos III as vice president. It also lists Michele C. Roach as senior vice president, grant program; Janet Chatlos, Kimberly Grimm, Charles O. Morgan, Cheryln Dannhaeuser, and Cindee Random as trustees. Cindee Random is also listed as field representative manager.
The Chatlos Foundation Inc is led by William J. Chatlos, Trustee, President, CEO & C on every filing since 2020; 8 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William J. Chatlos
Trustee, President, CEO & C
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $219K (2025)
Kathryn A. Randle
Trustee, Chairperson & Executive
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $85K (2025)
Cheryln Dannhaeuser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Cindee Random
Trustee & Field Rep Manager
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$64K (2020) → $66K (2025)
Janet Chatlos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $59K (2025)
Kimberly Grimm
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Charles O. Morgan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michele C. Roach
Senior Vice President & Grant Program D
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $218K (2025)
William J. Chatlos III
Vice President & Discret G
Vice Preseident & Discret G → Vice President & Discret G, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $209K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $219K, to William J Chatlos (Trustee, President, CEO, C). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Chatlos Foundation Inc
How much does The Chatlos Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc gave $726K across 120 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 164 grants.
What is The Chatlos Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,048, across 120 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chatlos Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Chatlos Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (8%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (15 grants), Longwood, FL (7 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (4 grants) and Lake Mary, FL (4 grants).
Does The Chatlos Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Chatlos Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 120) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Toward Area of Greatest Need" (3 grants) and "Toward Your Greatest Need" (3 grants).
Who are The Chatlos Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dallas Theological Seminary ($50,000), Tyndale Theological Seminary ($32,000) and Ridgecrest Foundation ($25,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($31,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 15% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chatlos Foundation Inc?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc reported $50.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Chatlos Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to proclaim the Glory of God by funding nonprofit organizations in the United States and around the globe. It identifies Bible colleges and seminaries, religious causes, medical concerns, liberal arts colleges, and social concerns as areas of interest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chatlos Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests from eligible U.S.-based nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS and in existence for at least two years. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chatlos Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chatlos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6161425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Chatlos Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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