Private foundation · EIN 52-1403789 · Orlando, Florida

Groves Chaney 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $91K total, median $2,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
26
$91K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in FL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salvation ArmyMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$16K
YMCAMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$13K
FIRST United Methodist ChurchMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$11K
Henry Fork CenterRocky Mount, VAGeneral operating$6,500
Oakwood Cemetery FoundationMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$6,000
Ferrum CollegeFerrum, VAGeneral operating$5,000
Carlisle SchoolAxton, VAGeneral operating$4,000
Boy Scouts of AmericaMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$3,000
Boys & Girls ClubMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$3,000
Piedmont Arts AssociationMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$3,000
Adult Day CareMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$2,000
Marc FoundationMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$2,000
Bassett Historical SocietyBassett, VAGeneral operating$2,000
Fuller CenterMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$2,000
Martinsville Area Comm FndRoanoke, VAGeneral operating$2,000
Granberry Methodist ChurchMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,500
American Red CrossMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
SPCAMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
Virginia Museum of Natural HistoryMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
Grace NetworkMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
TheaterworksMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
Pregnancy Care Center of Mhc IncMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
Martinsville Henry County Historical SocietyMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
Southside Survivor Response CenterMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000
Ridgeway Methodist ChurchRidgeway, VAGeneral operating$1,000
H Clay Gravely IV Memorial FundMartinsville, VAGeneral operating$1,000

About this foundation

Groves Chaney Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, tax-exempt since 1985. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Groves Chaney Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Groves Chaney Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $91K across 26 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Groves Chaney Foundation give?

Virginia (26 grants), per its latest filing.

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