The CHEST Foundation champions lung health by supporting clinical research, community service and patient education. On April 24, 2023, the American College of Chest Physician's Board of Regents voted to merge The Chest Foundation into the American College of Chest Physicians effective June 1, 2023.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$161K
-90.4% YoY
Net Investment Income
$-39,267
-109.0% YoY
Expenses
$55K
-96.2% YoY
About The Chest Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Chest Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GLENVIEW, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $19,817,610 | $22,090,830 |
| Revenue | $161,080 | $1,677,565 | $3,819,051 |
| Expenses | $55,494 | $1,465,244 | $1,686,105 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-39,267 | $437,138 | $2,328,215 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Chest Foundation?
The Chest Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in GLENVIEW, IL. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Chest Foundation operate?
The Chest Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas.
What is The Chest Foundation's EIN?
The Chest Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3286520. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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