The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including international relief, poverty reduction, education, health, food security, and environmental conservation.
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $48K), top state New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,338,000
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,786
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $41,111,405
- +35.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (9 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Grace V. Leahy as the contact. It gives no required form or materials and lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Grace V Leahy
Mailing address: 2575 South Bayshore Drive 12A, Miami, FL 33133
Phone: (917) 843-5468
Website: https://chesapeakecharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Relief Services ($250K). Together the top 10 received $950K.
Grant Size Distribution
119 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 119 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (31%), Maryland (21%), Florida (11%), Washington, DC (9%), and Virginia (9%). Listed grant purposes also included international relief and programs in Kenya and Peru.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 27 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $53K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 73% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $349K (2019) to $1.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | Lifesaving Programs Around the World | $250,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA Alexandria, VA | Reducing Poverty and Disaster Relief | $100,000 |
| Mayo Clinic AZ Scottsdale, AZ | Scholarships for Medical Students | $100,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association New York, NY | Eastern European Missions | $100,000 |
| Jesuit Refugee Serviceusa Washington, DC | Kenyan Refugee Education | $75,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board New York, NY | Nutrition Project in Peru | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation of America New York, NY | Support services for those impacted by alzheimers funding research | $75,000 |
| Friends of Caritas Cubana Cambridge, MA | Supporting Learning to Grow Program | $75,000 |
| Archdiocese of Miami Miami, FL | Annual Appeal Education and Social Ministries | $50,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | Reducing Food Insecurity in Older Adults | $50,000 |
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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 | $41,111,405 | $15,129,975 | $1,552,149 | $1,338,000 | 28 | $1,391,351 | $13,272,328 | $1,396,380 |
| 2024 | $30,313,302 | $2,437,246 | $1,346,497 | $1,121,000 | 29 | $1,170,911 | $1,311,569 | $942,382 |
| 2023 | $17,338,330 | $1,124,988 | $892,297 | $662,000 | 16 | $708,890 | $26,884 | $719,237 |
| 2022 | $9,736,924 | $1,341,039 | $970,813 | $775,000 | 24 | $813,650 | $222,521 | $518,059 |
| 2021 | $14,108,097 | $1,181,738 | $702,839 | $523,100 | 22 | $555,851 | $167,467 | $590,981 |
| 2020 | $9,985,672 | $2,976,426 | $582,855 | $425,000 | 18 | — | $62,822 | $326,300 |
| 2019 | $6,851,706 | $2,209,325 | $509,025 | $349,000 | 17 | — | $112,714 | $293,735 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M 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
No mission statement is provided for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. For example, Catholic Relief Services received $250,000 for “LIFESAVING PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD,” and Catholic Charities USA received $100,000 for poverty reduction and disaster relief. Other grants included support for medical-student scholarships, refugee education, nutrition in Peru, and services for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the work of some supported organizations. Friends of Caritas Cubana says it works to strengthen Caritas Cubana’s programs for vulnerable people in Cuba, including services for children and people with disabilities. Catholic Medical Mission Board describes its work as partnering globally to deliver locally sustainable health solutions. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says it provides support, services, and education to people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and funds research. Other 2025 recipients included universities, food banks, and the Sea Turtle Conservancy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,338,000. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $250,000, with a median of $27,500. Among the largest grants, Catholic Relief Services received $250,000; Catholic Charities USA, Mayo Clinic AZ, and Catholic Near East Welfare Association each received $100,000. Jesuit Refugee Service USA, Catholic Medical Mission Board, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, and Friends of Caritas Cubana each received $75,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John J. Leahy as trustee and Grace V. Leahy as trustee/executive director.
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation is led by Grace V. Leahy, Trustee & Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Grace V. Leahy
Trustee & Executive Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John J. Leahy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Chesapeake Charitable Foundation
How much does The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation gave $1.3M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 29 grants.
What is The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $47,786, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's top state is New York, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Food for Underserved" (3 grants).
Who are The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Catholic Relief Services ($250,000), Catholic Charities USA ($100,000) and Mayo Clinic AZ ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation?
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation reported $41.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (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 Chesapeake Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation?
The filing lists Grace V. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-6321709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 5, 2025)
Live grants for the work The Chesapeake Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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