Chestnut Fund
Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 477017184 · Private foundation
Chestnut Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $6.9M in grants paid and $52.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 69 individual grants from this funder — $18.2M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for economic development. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Chestnut Fund funds
Chestnut Fund's giving carries a documented focus on economic development.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities, families.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lupine Fund Co Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $2.8M | 2023 |
| One Acre Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Highland Park, IL | $2.5M | 2020 |
| Lupine Fund Co Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH | $2.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Chestnut Fund
Chestnut Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Chestnut Fund
- Does Chestnut Fund accept grant applications?
- Chestnut Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Chestnut Fund fund?
- Chestnut Fund's grants focus on economic development. Example recipients include Lupine Fund Co Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, One Acre Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Chestnut Fund give in grants?
- Chestnut Fund reported $6.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $18.2M over 69 grants.
- Where is Chestnut Fund located?
- Chestnut Fund is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 477017184.
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