Private foundation · EIN 59-1920736 · Orlando, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chesley Magruder 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: 86 grants paid, $1.1M total, median $10K. 95% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
86
$1.1M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in FL
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$17M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 86 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Orlando Health Foundation IncOrlando, FLBone marrow transplant &$100K
Idignity IncOrlando, FLIdignity capital campaign$50K
Grace Medical HomeOrlando, FLGeneral operating$50K
Samaritan Village IncOrlando, FLGeneral operating$30K
Jobs Partnership FloridaWinter Park, FLLifeworks career-readiness$25K
Orlando Science CenterOrlando, FLCinedome renovation$25K
Elevate OrlandoMaitland, FLPartially fund a full time$25K
Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FLDr. g. brock magruder sr.$25K
Lighthouse Central FloridaOrlando, FLGroup visual rehabilitation$25K
The Christ SchoolAngier, NCTeacher training$25K
Shepherds HopeDurham, NCNo cost urgent care$25K
University of Central Florida FoundationOrlando, FLUcf chps empowered futures$25K
Christian Service Center for Central FloridaOrlando, FL2024 support core programs$20K
Health Care Center for the Homeless IncOrlando, FLHealth services for$20K
Camp Boggy CreekEustis, FLSupport cost of hiring 7$15K
Boy Scouts of America Central Florida CouncilApopka, FLUpkeep for cam la-no-che$15K
Coalition for Christian OutreachGainesville, FLContinue the ministry cco$15K
Support Our Scholars IncWinter Park, FLScholarship housing support$15K
Elevation Scholars IncOrlando, FLElevation scholar award$15K
Salvation Army - Orlando Area CommandOrlando, FLSocial services programs$15K
Central Fl Zoo & Botanical GardensLake Monroe, FLProject generate light$15K
Coalition for the Homeless of Central FlOrlando, FLCenter for women & families$15K
Orlando Philharmonic OrchestraOrlando, FL2024 young peoples concert$15K
Matthew's Hope MinistriesWinter Garden, FLProvide hurricane disaster$10K
Orlando Day NurseryOrlando, FLGeneral operating$10K
Weekday SchoolOrlando, FLTuition assistance$10K
Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar AssociationOrlando, FLEssential operational items$10K
Amikids OrlandoApopka, FLCareer readiness &$10K
Children's Home Society of FloridaOrlando, FLTeach our children project$10K
Dr Phillips Orlando Center for Performing Arts IncOrlando, FLApplause awards$10K
One Heart for Women and ChildrenOrlando, FLFood assistance$10K
Orlando BalletOrlando, FLIntro to ballet 2024$10K
Reformed Theological SeminaryOviedo, FL2025 scholarship fund$10K
Orlando Family StageOrlando, FLNo empty seat program$10K
Adult Literacy LeagueWinterpark, FLRecruit match & manage 40$10K
Oca Opportunity Community AbilityOrlando, FLEarly intervention program$10K
Camaraderie Foundation IncOrlando, FLProvide mental health$10K
Victory Cup Initiative IncWinter Park, FLYouth initiative program$10K
Easter Seals Florida IncWinter Park, FLEasterseals camp challenge$10K
Winter Park Day Nursery IncWinter Park, FLScholarships$10K
Bethune-Cookman UniversityDaytona Beach, FLScholarships for low-income$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Central FloridaOrlando, FLDevelopment programming$10K
Orlando Union Rescue MissionOrlando, FLUpgrade computers$10K
The Gardens at Depugh NursingWinter Park, FLCover medicaids$10K
LA Amistad FoundationFern Park, FLDr. joseph muller financial$10K
Jewish Family Services Gtr OrlandoWinter Park, FLRide program$10K
Adventhealth FoundationOrlando, FLAdventhealth hospice care$10K
Alzheimers and Dementia Resource CenterAltamonte Springs, FLSalary for program$10K
Seniors FIRST IncOrlando, FLStepping stone medical$10K
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County IncOrlando, FLProvide safe affordable$10K
Mustard Seed of Central FloridaOrlando, FLFurnishing basic stability$10K
Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka FlCasselberry, FLHud-certified housing$10K
Central Florida Down Syndrome AssocWinter Park, FLGeneral operating$10K
A Gift for Teaching IncOrlando, FLPencil boy programs$10K
Bach Festival SocietyWinter Park, FL2024-2025 program year$10K
The Sharing Center IncLongwood, FLEmergency financial$10K
Lifework Leadership Orlando IncOrlando, FLScholarship funds$10K
Lift Orlando IncOrlando, FLLove is local initiative$7,500
The Scott Center for Autism TreatmentMelbourne, FLDiagnostic evaluation for$5,000
Hope Helps IncOviedo, FLKids of hope enrichment$5,000

By state: Florida 82 · North Carolina 2 · Colorado 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Chesley Magruder Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Orlando, Florida, tax-exempt since 1979. 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 Chesley Magruder 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 Chesley Magruder Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.1M across 86 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Chesley Magruder Foundation give?

Florida (82 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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