Private foundation · EIN 30-6529677 · Pennington, New Jersey · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William E Chatlos Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $1.2M total, median $25K. 7% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
27
$1.2M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in NJ
7%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Cooperage ProjectHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$185K
Lacawac SanctuaryLake Ariel, PAUnrestricted general$165K
Wayne County Community FoundationHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$153K
Sewickley Township Public LibraryHerminie, PAUnrestricted general$100K
Wayne County Public LibraryHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$65K
It Takes a VillageTyler Hill, PAUnrestricted general$57K
Congregation Beth IsraelHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$50K
Faith Lutheran ChurchWest Newton, PAUnrestricted general$40K
Moms Helping Moms Foundation IncWarren, NJUnrestricted general$40K
Farm Arts CollectiveDamascus, PAUnrestricted general$40K
Black Scranton ProjectScranton, PAUnrestricted general$40K
Foodshed CapitalCharlottesvle, VAUnrestricted general$30K
Steel City AmbassadorsIrwin, PAUnrestricted general$28K
Allied Services FoundationClarks Summit, PAUnrestricted general$25K
Troop R Camp Cadet IncDunmore, PAUnrestricted general$25K
Countryside ConservancyLA Plume, PAUnrestricted general$25K
Human Resources Center FoundationHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$25K
Brighter Financial FuturesWinfield, PAUnrestricted general$25K
United Jewish Appeal Federation of NyNew York, NYUnrestricted general$18K
Arts By the PeopleMorristown, NJUnrestricted general$15K
Sewickley Creek Watershed AssociationGreensburg, PAUnrestricted general$11K
Wayne County Childrens Christmas BureauHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$11K
Telespond Senior Services IncScranton, PAUnrestricted general$10K
Unico National Scranton ChapterDunmore, PAUnrestricted general$10K
Billy's New Hope BarnHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$10K
Honesdale Roots & Rhythm Music & ArtsHonesdale, PAUnrestricted general$10K
Northwell Health FoundationWestbury, NYUnrestricted general$5,000

By state: Pennsylvania 22 · New Jersey 2 · Virginia 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

William E Chatlos Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pennington, New Jersey, administered in care of Bank of America Na Ttee, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William E Chatlos Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William E Chatlos Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.2M across 27 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does William E Chatlos Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (22 grants), New Jersey (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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