Chesterman Family Foundation

EIN 91-2086157 · IA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in IA, NE, SD +2
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Chesterman Family Foundation based in IA paid 56 grants totaling $563.5K to 56 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included ART CENTER ASSOCIATION OF SIOUX CITY, SIOUXLAND SPORTS ACADEMY, and SIOUX CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$9,296,097
Giving (latest yr)
$563,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
56
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
56
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Art Center Association of Sioux City$50,000
  • Siouxland Sports Academy$50,000
  • Sioux City Parks and Recreation Foundation$40,000
  • Agape Community Service Inc$25,000
  • Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City Iowa$25,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$285,500 · 18 grants
  • Nebraska$185,500 · 26 grants
  • South Dakota$62,500 · 10 grants
  • Minnesota$25,000 · 1 grant
  • South Carolina$5,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (56)

Siouxland Sports Academy
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$50,000
Art Center Association of Sioux City
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$50,000
Sioux City Parks and Recreation Foundation
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$40,000
Boys and Girls Home of Sioux City Iowa
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$25,000
Agape Community Service Inc
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$25,000
Planned Parenthood of North Central States
St Paul, MN
To Further Programs of the Organization
$25,000
Warming Shelter
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$25,000
Pga Reach Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
To Further Programs of the Organization
$18,000
Sioux City Public School Foundation
Sioux City, IA
To Further the Programs of the Organization
$15,000
Lake Cunningham Development Trust
Omaha, NE
To Further the Programs of the Organization
$15,000
Morningside College
Sioux City, IA
To Further Programs of the Organization
$10,000
Teammates
Lincoln, NE
To Further Programs of the Organization
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Chesterman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Chesterman Family Foundation reported 56 itemized grants totaling $563.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $50K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include ART CENTER ASSOCIATION OF SIOUX CITY, SIOUXLAND SPORTS ACADEMY, SIOUX CITY PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION, among 56 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Chesterman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Chesterman Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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