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Giving History

Giving Highlights

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

At the end of 2022, after 47 years of making grants, the Foundation has made approximately 6,050 grants to more than 1,500 different organizations, for a total distribution of $113,864,766.

Last Three Years

Our Giving

  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • Capital
    Capital
    54%
    Equipment
    Equipment
    13%
    General Operating
    General Operating
    15%
    Project Support
    Project Support
    11%
    Scholarships
    Scholarships
    7%
  • Capital
    Capital
    67%
    Equipment
    Equipment
    7%
    General Operating
    General Operating
    8%
    Project Support
    Project Support
    15%
    Scholarships
    Scholarships
    3%
  • Capital
    Capital
    26%
    Equipment
    Equipment
    6%
    General Operating
    General Operating
    52%
    Project Support
    Project Support
    11%
    Scholarships
    Scholarships
    6%

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