Foundations that fund organizations in Chesapeake, Ohio
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Chesapeake nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $72K to Chesapeake organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Chesapeake around $7,250. 2 of these funders are based in Ohio; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Chesapeake
- $72K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $7,250
- Based in OH
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Chesapeake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Richard and Fern Cielec Foundation | Portsmouth, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | To distribute to charitable orgs. |
| Michael & Robin Lally Foundation Corp | Clearwater, FL | 2 | $15K | $7,250 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Grant |
| Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia | Huntington, WV | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Community mission outreach in chesapeake, oh, will purchase… |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Help with food purchases |
| Service Wire Company Scholarship Foundation | Culloden, WV | 3 | $10K | $2,500 | Yes | University scholarship |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Chesapeake, Ohio?
The Richard and Fern Cielec Foundation, Michael & Robin Lally Foundation Corp, Pallottine Foundation of Huntington West Virginia, American Electric Power Foundation, Service Wire Company Scholarship Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Chesapeake organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Chesapeake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.