The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation is a private non-operating foundation based in Miami, Florida. Established in 2014, it operates as a corporate foundation affiliated with Chesapeake Energy. The foundation is structured as a trust and maintains tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$30.3M
+74.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+69.3% YoY
Grant Count
29
+81.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
-6.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds initiatives supporting hungry families, schoolhouse restoration, and assistance to single mothers. Geographic areas of focus include Johnson County, Indiana; Georgia; and Coconut Grove, Florida.
Recent grant activity demonstrates a broader international humanitarian focus, with support for emergency relief and rebuilding efforts in multiple countries.
Grantmaking
No formal application guidelines, deadlines, or stated restrictions are published.
Grant Range
$25,000
Review Cycle
, or stated restrictions are published.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include:
- Johnson County, Indiana
- Georgia
- Coconut Grove, Florida
- International humanitarian work (Pakistan, Myanmar, Holy Land, Afghanistan, Cuba)
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $30,313,302
- Total Revenues: $2,437,246
- Total Expenses: $1,346,497
- Asset Ranking: Top 10% of foundations nationally (Rank #5,954 of 159,550)
Staffing: The foundation appears to have dedicated paid staff, with Juliette White serving as Vice President at full-time capacity.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $30,313,302 | $17,338,330 | $9,736,924 |
| Revenue | $2,437,246 | $1,124,988 | $1,341,039 |
| Expenses | $1,346,497 | $892,297 | $970,813 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,170,911 | $708,890 | $813,650 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,311,569 | $26,884 | $222,521 |
| Distributable Amount | $942,382 | $719,237 | $518,059 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
| Name | Title | Hours/Week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace V. Leahy | Trustee/Executive Director | 5 | $0 |
| John J. Leahy | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Juliette White | Vice President | 40 | $139,000 |
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN J LEAHY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| GRACE V LEAHY | TRUSTEE/EXEC DIR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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