The Chesterman Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 91-2086157
Foundation Overview
Based in Sioux City, IA, The Chesterman Family Foundation has awarded 230 grants totaling $2,813,247 to organizations in Iowa, Nebraska and 6 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $538,147, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,813,247
Total Assets
$6,550,672
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
26
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 15%
4 of 26 recipients (15%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Iowa
75% of all grants are concentrated in Iowa, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Iowa, funding concentrates in Sioux City (92%), Council Bluffs (5%), Des Moines (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+326%
Strong 326% growth in annual giving over 6 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Chesterman Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization. | 2023 |
| Teammates | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Art Center Association Of Sioux City | $9,992 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Community Action Agency | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Mary Elizabeth Day Nursey Association | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Mid-step Services Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North Central States | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| The Bike Union Mentoring Project | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Women Aware | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska | $8,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Sioux City Parks And Recreation Foundation | $538,147 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Camp High Hopes | $25,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Free Bikes 4 Kidz Omaha | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Kearney Catholic High School | $2,500 | Kearney, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Mckenna's Rae Of Hope Foundation | $1,750 | Kearney, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Norm Waitt Sr Ymca | $25,000 | South Sioux City, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2023 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization. | 2022 |
| Teammates | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Art Center Association Of Sioux City | $4,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Community Action Agency | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Mary Elizabeth Day Nursey Association | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Mid-step Services Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North Central States | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Bike Union Mentoring Project | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Women Aware | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sioux City Parks And Recreation Foundation | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Expo Center | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Central Community College Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Hastings, NE, US | To Further Progams Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Diablos Football Club | $5,000 | South Sioux City, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln Foundation | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sioux City Police Department | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Lincoln Inc | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Kearney Family Ymca Foundation | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sioux City Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Youth Hockey Association | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wood River Community Centennial Foundation | $1,000 | Wood River, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization. | 2022 |
| Teammates | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Art Center Association Of Sioux City | $4,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Community Action Agency | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Mary Elizabeth Day Nursey Association | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Mid-step Services Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North Central States | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Bike Union Mentoring Project | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Women Aware | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sioux City Parks And Recreation Foundation | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Expo Center | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Central Community College Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Hastings, NE, US | To Further Progams Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Diablos Football Club | $5,000 | South Sioux City, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln Foundation | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sioux City Police Department | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Lincoln Inc | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Kearney Family Ymca Foundation | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sioux City Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Youth Hockey Association | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wood River Community Centennial Foundation | $1,000 | Wood River, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization. | 2022 |
| Teammates | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Art Center Association Of Sioux City | $4,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Community Action Agency | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Mary Elizabeth Day Nursey Association | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Mid-step Services Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North Central States | $75,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| The Bike Union Mentoring Project | $2,000 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Women Aware | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sioux City Parks And Recreation Foundation | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Expo Center | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Central Community College Foundation Inc | $2,000 | Hastings, NE, US | To Further Progams Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Diablos Football Club | $5,000 | South Sioux City, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Lincoln Foundation | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Sioux City Police Department | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Lincoln Inc | $2,500 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Kearney Family Ymca Foundation | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Sioux City Public Library Foundation | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Siouxland Youth Hockey Association | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Wood River Community Centennial Foundation | $1,000 | Wood River, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2022 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization. | 2021 |
| Teammates | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Art Center Association Of Sioux City | $4,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Community Action Agency | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Mary Elizabeth Day Nursey Association | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Mid-step Services Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North Central States | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| The Bike Union Mentoring Project | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Women Aware | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Conservatory | $15,000 | Columbus, OH, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| International Mountain Biking Association | $9,715 | Placentia, CA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Pga Reach Nebraska | $8,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Safeplace | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Sioux City Parks And Recreation Foundation | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Siouxland Community Foundation | $500,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Siouxland Expo Center | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2021 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Sioux City Conservatory Of Music | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Teammates | $10,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Csadv | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| June E Nylen Cancer Center | $7,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Assoication | $2,500 | Chicago, IL, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Art Center Association Of Sioux City | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Camp High Hopes | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Community Action Agency | $25,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland | $20,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Girls Incorporated Of Sioux City | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Hospice Of Siouxland | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Mary Elizabeth Day Nursey Association | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Hot Meals Usa | $5,000 | Kearney, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen And Outreach | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Mid-step Services Inc | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Pier Center For Autism | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of North Central States | $25,000 | St Paul, MN, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| The Bike Union Mentoring Project | $2,500 | Omaha, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Women Aware | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2020 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Goodwill Industries Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Sanford Center | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Siouxland Habitat For Humanity | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Sioux City Public Schools Fdtn | $15,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Mercy Foundation | $10,000 | Roseburg, OR, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Caa Welcome Home | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Reaching Higher Iowa | $2,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Sioux City Conservatory Of Music | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Camp High Hopes | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $2,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Teammates | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $80,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Siouxland Regional Cancer Center | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Home Of Sioux City Iowa | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Falls Area Singletrack | $2,500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Sanford Health Foundation | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Csadv | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Sioux City | $2,500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Siouxland Humane Society | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Noah's Hope Animal Rescue | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Crittenton Center | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Opportunities Unlimited | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| The Nature Conservancy In Iowa | $1,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2018 |
| Morningside College | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Briar Cliff University | $2,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Food Bank Of Siouxland Inc | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Iowa | $10,000 | Des Moines, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Goodwill Industries Inc | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Children's Museum Of Siouxland | $5,834 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Sanford Center | $11,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Siouxland Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Sioux City Public Schools Fdtn | $20,809 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Mercy Foundation | $10,000 | Roseburg, OR, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Warming Shelter | $5,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Caa Welcome Home | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further The Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Reaching Higher Iowa | $2,500 | Urbandale, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Sioux City Conservatory Of Music | $10,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Camp High Hopes | $20,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of The Midlands | $1,500 | Council Bluffs, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Teammates | $5,000 | Lincoln, NE, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Mid-step Services | $1,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
| Sioux City Art Center | $40,000 | Sioux City, IA, US | To Further Programs Of The Organization | 2017 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Chesterman Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 91-2086157 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4700 S LEWIS BLVD Sioux City, IA 51106-9516 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Chesterman Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director - Time As Needed | Cy W Chesterman Sr |
|---|---|
| Director - Time As Needed | Nancy C Smith |
| Director - Time As Needed | Susan C Bergeson |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.