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The Chesterman Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $438.1K across 59 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SIOUX CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION INC
Sioux City, IA
$765.9K
26%
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Sioux City, IA
$500K
17%

PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTH CENTRAL STATES
ST. PAUL, MN
$175K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
31
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Chesterman Family Foundation?
No. The Chesterman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Chesterman Family Foundation give?
The Chesterman Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, Nebraska, and Minnesota. 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 The Chesterman Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Chesterman Family Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Chesterman Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Chesterman Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $438 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Chesterman Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Chesterman Family Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include SIOUX CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION INC, SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and PLANNED PARENTHOOD NORTH CENTRAL STATES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Chesterman Family Foundation?
The Chesterman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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