THE CHESTER FOUNDATION
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$77K
Total Assets (2024)
$729K
Total Giving (2024)
42
Grants on File (2023–2024)
$36K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JOSEPH M MCELWEE JR
Phone
8035819198
Deadlines
REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WHEN RECEIVED. THERE ARE NO DEADLINES.
How to Apply
THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE FROM 501 (C)3 ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CHURCHES LOCATED IN OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHESTER COUNTY, SC. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO ACCEPT REQUESTS FROM EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS QUALIFYING AS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATIONS, PRIMARILY HIGHER EDUCATIONS, WHERE THE ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT NEEDY INDIVIDULAS RESIDING IN CHESTER COUNTY, SC, WITH FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF ATTENDING THE ORGANIZATION. NO ASSISTANCE CAN BE PROVIDED, HOWEVER, FOR ANY FAMILY MEMBERS OF ANY OFFICERS OR TRUSTEES OF THE FOUNDATION. THE TRUSTEES REVIEW REQUESTS AND DETERMINE WHICH ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE SUPPOTED AND AT WHAT LEVEL.
Restrictions
NONE, EXCEPT GEOGRAPHIC PARAMETERS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATIONS FORMAT.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $720K | $246K | $500K | 22 |
| 2024 | $729K | $77K | $949K | 20 |
Grant Size Distribution
Min: $2K
Median: $18K
Avg: $34K
Max: $375K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| JANICE T DAHNKE | TRUSTEE | $30K |
| J BRIAN SINGLETON | TRUSTEE | $4K |
| LADSON F STRINGFELLOW | TRUSTEE | $4K |
| JOSEPH M MCELWEE JR | TRUSTEE | $4K |
| ANN M MCCROREY | TRUSTEE | $4K |
| DWIGHT W PEARSON | TRUSTEE | $4K |
Grants Awarded (42 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ACADEMY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNI | CHESTER, SC | $375,000 | PUBLIC EDUCATION | 2024 |
| YORK TECH CHESTER CENTER | CHESTER, SC | $197,500 | PUBLIC EDUCATION | 2023 |
| CLEMSON UNIV FOUNDATION | CLEMSON, SC | $120,000 | PUBLIC EDUCATION | 2023 |
| CLEMSON UNIV FOUNDATION | CLEMSON, SC | $120,000 | PUBLIC EDUCATION | 2024 |
| I58 INC HOUSING INTIATIVE | CHESTER, SC | $90,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| CHESTER AREA UNITED WAY | CHESTER, SC | $35,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| CHESTER CO PUBLIC ED FDTN | CHESTER, SC | $35,000 | PUBLIC EDUCATION | 2023 |
| CHESTER CO PUBLIC ED FDTN | CHESTER, SC | $30,750 | PUBLIC EDUCATION | 2024 |
| CHESTER AREA UNITED WAY | CHESTER, SC | $25,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2024 |
| SAMARITANS PURSE | BOONE, NC | $25,000 | STORM RELIEF | 2023 |
| CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CHESTER, SC | $22,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| SALVATION ARMY | ROCK HILL, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2024 |
| CHRIST CENTRAL CENTER OF HOPE | CHESTER, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| GRASP | GREAT FALLS, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARTY | 2023 |
| HOSPICE COMMUNITY CARE | ROCK HILL, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| SALVATION ARMY | ROCK HILL, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| THE TURNING POINT OF CHESTER | CHESTER, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| FORT LAWN COMMUNITY CENTER | FORT LAWN, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| CHRIST CENTRAL CENTER OF HOPE | CHESTER, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2024 |
| GRASP | GREAT FALLS, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARTY | 2024 |
| THE TURNING POINT OF CHESTER | CHESTER, SC | $20,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2024 |
| CHESTER COUNTY DSS | CHESTER, SC | $15,000 | MUNICIPAL ENTITY | 2024 |
| FLLWSHP OF CHRSTN ATHLTS | KANSAS CITY, MO | $15,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2023 |
| CHESTER COUNTY DSS | CHESTER, SC | $15,000 | MUNICIPAL ENTITY | 2023 |
| CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CHESTER, SC | $15,000 | PUBLIC CHARITY | 2024 |