The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $106K.
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 at a glance
In short: The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 gave $65K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $65,200
- -0.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $8,150
- +36.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,216,970
- +2.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (36% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
Who The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boston Athenaeum ($22K). Together the top 8 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 77% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2021) to $66K (2025). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Athenaeum Boston, MA | General | $21,750 |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundatio New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental CO Warrenton, VA | General | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Fauquier County Warrendon, VA | General | $5,000 |
| The Clifton Institute Inc Warrenton, VA | General | $1,750 |
| Food for Free Somerville, MA | General | $1,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,216,970 | $121,368 | $96,514 | $65,200 | 8 | $80,190 | $106,378 | $104,332 |
| 2025 | $1,192,116 | $81,965 | $94,235 | $65,500 | 11 | $79,235 | $66,902 | $96,967 |
| 2024 | $1,203,820 | $57,487 | $94,470 | $65,000 | 14 | $77,092 | $37,778 | $85,724 |
| 2023 | $1,244,893 | $96,490 | $97,910 | $65,250 | 14 | $80,405 | $80,185 | $82,910 |
| 2022 | $1,246,308 | $91,273 | $94,182 | $64,500 | 12 | $78,173 | $74,547 | $95,034 |
| 2021 | $1,249,219 | $80,480 | $95,318 | $63,250 | 13 | — | $62,691 | $80,567 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 reported a distributable amount of $104K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's only listed officer is JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $30K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $30K, to JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000
How much does The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 give each year?
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 gave $65K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $66K across 11 grants.
What is The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's typical grant size?
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's median grant in 2026 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,150, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 give grants?
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's top state is Massachusetts, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (33%) and New York (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Warrenton, VA (2 grants).
Does The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's largest grantees?
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's largest 2026 grantees include Boston Athenaeum ($21,750), NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund ($10,000) and American Civil Liberties Union Foundatio ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000?
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (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 is The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's EIN?
The Cheek Family Foundation XXXXX1000's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6930808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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