The Chester Foundation Inc
The Chester Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $400K. Net investment income was $124K.
The Chester Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chester Foundation Inc gave $400K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,006
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,003
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,003
- Total assets
- $1,759,545
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Chester Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lynn University Inc ($400K). Together the top 2 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 10 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Chester Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 432% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn University Inc Boca Raton, FL | The Snyder Scholar Scholarship | $400,000 |
| Charitable Contributions from Passthroughs Birmingham, AL | Charitable Contribution | $6 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,759,545 | $171,849 | $439,951 | $400,006 | 2 | $407,538 | $124,127 | $94,342 |
| 2023 | $2,012,909 | $282,513 | $1,041,441 | $1,000,011 | 2 | $1,008,665 | $255,763 | $155,690 |
| 2022 | $2,772,213 | $157,330 | $441,995 | $400,009 | 2 | $407,776 | $115,966 | $152,702 |
| 2021 | $3,057,275 | $346,043 | $285,182 | $250,000 | 2 | $257,122 | $309,743 | $182,490 |
| 2020 | $3,010,425 | $150,441 | $145,860 | $110,000 | 2 | — | $123,703 | $158,910 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chester Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chester Foundation Inc is led by Stephen F. Snyder, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen F. Snyder
President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barron F. Snyder
Vice President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie S. Snyder
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Therese Snyder
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chester Foundation Inc
How much does The Chester Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chester Foundation Inc gave $400K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
How large is The Chester Foundation Inc?
The Chester Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Chester Foundation Inc operate?
The Chester Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Florida, Massachusetts, South Carolina.
What is The Chester Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chester Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3899958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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