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Chautauqua Foundation Inc

Chautauqua, New York  ·  EIN 166028421  ·  Private foundation

Chautauqua Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Chautauqua, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.5M in grants paid and $121.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6 individual grants from this funder — $38.1M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.5M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$121.7M
Total assets
6
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chautauqua Foundation Inc funds

Chautauqua Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture.

Arts & Culture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chautauqua Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chautauqua Institution
SUPPORT MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
Chautauqua, NY$9.4M2019
Chautauqua Institution
SUPPORT MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
Chautauqua, NY$8.7M2018
Chautauqua Institution
SUPPORT MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
Chautauqua, NY$5.7M2023
Chautauqua Institution
SUPPORT MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
Chautauqua, NY$5.3M2024
Chautauqua Institution
SUPPORT MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
Chautauqua, NY$4.5M2020
Chautauqua Institution
SUPPORT MISSION OF CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION
Chautauqua, NY$4.4M2022

Chautauqua Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$8.7M
2019$9.4M
2020$4.5M
2022$4.4M
2023$5.7M
2024$5.3M

How to apply for funding from Chautauqua Foundation Inc

Chautauqua Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at chq.org/giving/foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about Chautauqua Foundation Inc

Does Chautauqua Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Chautauqua Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chautauqua Foundation Inc fund?
Chautauqua Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Institution. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chautauqua Foundation Inc give in grants?
Chautauqua Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $38.1M over 6 grants.
Where is Chautauqua Foundation Inc located?
Chautauqua Foundation Inc is based in Chautauqua, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 166028421.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chautauqua Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chautauqua Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.