The Chimes Foundation Inc
The Chimes Foundation Inc. is a comprehensive provider of employment, educational, behavioral health, and support services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Operating through multiple affiliated entities including Chimes DC, Chimes Delaware, Chimes Maryland, Chimes Holcomb, Chimes Virginia, and The Chimes School, the organization serves over 26,000 individuals annually across the Mid-Atlantic region. With 3,570+ employees at 29 active employment sites, Chimes is dedicated to helping individuals achieve employment, independence, and fulfilling lives through person-centered services.
The Chimes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chimes Foundation Inc gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,875
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $26,625
- Median grant
- $23,500
- Total assets
- $22,343,947
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Chimes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chimes District of Columbia Inc ($36K). Together the top 3 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $1.0M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $80K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chimes District of Columbia Inc Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $36,038 |
| Holcomb Associates Inc Exton, PA | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $23,500 |
| Chimes Metro Inc Baltimore, MD | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,337 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,343,947 | $2,162,451 | $2,281,027 | $79,875 | 3 | $702,781 |
| 2024 | $20,228,350 | $1,391,567 | $1,441,139 | — | — | $602,252 |
| 2023 | $18,424,374 | $1,115,924 | $1,130,057 | $2,246 | Total only | $345,238 |
| 2022 | $16,366,899 | $1,328,027 | $475,664 | $5,600 | Total only | $137,919 |
| 2021 | $16,891,967 | $1,095,454 | $1,223,613 | $1,018,590 | 5 | $955,005 |
| 2020 | $16,107,586 | $1,260,594 | $1,304,712 | $864,621 | 6 | $897,524 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Chimes Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Chimes Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $22.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $703K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Chimes Foundation Inc is led by Stephen Dare, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephen Dare
President & CEO
CFO → Treasurer & CFO, 2022
Treasurer & CFO → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Mitchell
Chairperson
Director → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earle Bowman
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Zgorski
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Danielle Vranian (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sarah Lieb (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kynnee Golder (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dilip Paliath (2023) — Director
- Former: Pamela Meadows (2023) — Director
- Former: Rochelle Spector (2023) — Director
- Former: Tracey Durant (2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Dianne L. Salama (2020–2022) — Vice Chairperson
- Former: Jane D. Drumm (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terence G. Blackwell Jr. (2020–2022) — President & CEO
- Former: The Honorable Rochelle Spector (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracey L. Durant Edh (2020–2022) — Chairperson
- Former: Stacy Distefano (2021–2022) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: The Honorable Dilip Paliath (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Gail Rossmark (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jane Cohen (2020) — Director
- Former: Thomas Palermo (2020) — Cpo
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Chimes Foundation Inc
How much does The Chimes Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chimes Foundation Inc gave $80K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Chimes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chimes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,500, and its average grant was $26,625, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Chimes Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chimes Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
How large is The Chimes Foundation Inc?
The Chimes Foundation Inc reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is The Chimes Foundation Inc?
The Chimes Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $22.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Chimes Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chimes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1796571. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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