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Giving Highlights

The Ben B. Cheney Foundation began grant making as a private foundation in 1975.

At the end of 2025, after 50 years of making grants, the Foundation has made approximately 6,629 grants to more than 1,572 different organizations, for a total distribution of $123,572,570.

Last Three Years

Our Giving

  • 2025
  • 2024
  • 2023
  • Capital
    Capital
    49%
    Equipment
    Equipment
    9%
    General Operating
    General Operating
    23%
    Project Support
    Project Support
    16%
    Scholarships
    Scholarships
    3%
  • Capital
    Capital
    72%
    Equipment
    Equipment
    7%
    General Operating
    General Operating
    4%
    Project Support
    Project Support
    9%
    Scholarships
    Scholarships
    8%
  • Capital
    Capital
    52%
    Equipment
    Equipment
    11%
    General Operating
    General Operating
    7%
    Project Support
    Project Support
    23%
    Scholarships
    Scholarships
    7%

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