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Est.

1992

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Chatham Education Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking in education, having disbursed a total of $140.3K to a single grantee in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE MISSION OF THE CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CEF) IS TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITY AS PUBLIC SCHOOL ADVOCATES AND TO RAISE FUNDS AND RESOURCES TO SUPPORT INNOVATION AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE IN CHATHAM COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Total Funding Given
$140.3K
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$140.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Ashley Patterson
Board Member
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Mary Kolek
Board Member
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Howard Fifer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $140 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $140 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
CHATHAM EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.