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Chaiken Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Rafael, California · EIN 933084625

Chaiken Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Rafael, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$0
2024$5,0002$87,101

How to apply

Chaiken Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Chaiken Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts1$2,500
Washington1$2,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwest Film Forum
Seattle, WA
Charitable$2,500
Center for Independent Documentary
Newton, MA
Charitable$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Chaiken Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Chaiken Family Foundation give?

$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs Chaiken Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer S Chaiken (President and Director), Margaret A Hamilton (Secretary, Chief Financial Officer) and Sarah Marchick (Director).

What does Chaiken Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.

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