Chandler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chandler Foundation is a private foundation in Slocomb, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $133,040 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $35,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$133,040
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$35,500
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $136,975 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $99,802 | 8 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $136,975 | 12 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $133,040 | 17 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Chandler Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Chandler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama. It also paid $20,034 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 11 | $63,006 |
| Florida | 2 | $22,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Here International Ministries | Support for the ministry and mission work in dominican republic | $35,500 |
| San Rafael Church | Donations to the dominican republic mission team for travel and various activities. | $20,034 |
| Baptist College of Florida | Support for student dorm renovations and school spanish program | $20,000 |
| Gideons International | Bible distribution | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church Slocomb | Support for speacial offerings and the building fund | $10,275 |
| Time Missions | Dominican republic donation | $6,000 |
| Geneva County Community Church Mobile Food Pantry | Support for feeding the underprivileged in geneva county | $3,500 |
| Hope Remembered | To provide missionary support for team in guinea bissau africa | $3,000 |
| Place of Grace Church | Support for back to school fundraiser for children in need of school supplies | $3,000 |
| Wiregrass Children's Home | Support for the women of banking luncheon | $2,500 |
| Whole Heart Missions | To provide support for the organization's mission team | $2,480 |
| Child Outreach Ministry | Bible distribution in uganda | $2,000 |
| Love A Child | To provide support for the people affected by hurricane melissa in haiti | $2,000 |
| Bighouse Foundation | Bibles for backpack distribution and support for foster care | $1,000 |
| Geneva County Baptist Association | To support the geneva county hispanic ministry with school supplies and bibles | $751 |
| Fadette Fire Department | Support for railroad lot in the local community | $500 |
| Slocomb Fire Department | Support for the local community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James D Chandler
- Jean Chandler
- Regina C Tolbert
Questions people ask
Does Chandler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chandler Foundation give?
$133,040 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Chandler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James D Chandler (President), Jean Chandler (Vice President) and Regina C Tolbert (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Chandler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.