The Chestnut Family Foundation invests in the lives of children through access to the arts.

All children should have access to resources that enable them to be healthy, develop self-confidence, and enjoy life. We seek to partner with nonprofits that have demonstrated compassion and creativity in improving access and choice for children in the areas of health and the performing arts, and ultimately, help build confidence in children.

Featured

$300,000 Donation to Jessye Norman School of the Arts

$90,000 Donation to Corners Outreach

$300,000 Commitment to ArtsNow’s Richmond County Partnership: 2024-2027

Organizations We Support

About Us

The Chestnut Family Foundation was started in 2017 by Teresa and Ben Chestnut. Teresa is a former pediatric nurse at Hughes Spalding Hospital. Ben is the co-founder and former CEO of MailChimp, a global software company. The focus of the Chestnuts’ philanthropy is improving the lives of children. Teresa and Ben live in Atlanta with their two sons.

Our Approach

We look for organizations in Georgia that have demonstrated compassion and creativity in their efforts to improve the lives of children. We’re drawn to small and medium sized organizations with deep community knowledge, dynamic leadership, and an entrepreneurial spirit with a bias toward access.