Chamberlin Family Philanthropy
Preselected recipients only
Chamberlin Family Philanthropy is a private foundation in Richmond, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $588,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$588,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2024 was up from $172,100 the year before.
86% of its 2024 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 | $172,100 | 29 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $588,000 | 40 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Chamberlin Family Philanthropy 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 Chamberlin Family Philanthropy funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $299,600 |
| Hawaii | 5 | $273,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $3,400 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Program support | $100,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theater | Program support | $100,000 |
| Tfa Hawaii | Program support | $100,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Program support | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of CC & Solano County | Program support | $50,000 |
| PTA Hi Congressaikahi PTA | Program support | $13,000 |
| Kalaheo High School Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Program support | $10,000 |
| La Mision Children's Fund | Program support | $10,000 |
| 3LS the Academy (Philanthopic Ventures) | Program support | $10,000 |
| Vacaville Solano Services (Opportunity House) | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jelly's Place | Program support | $10,000 |
| Vacaville Solano Services (Opportunity House) | Program support | $10,000 |
| Livermore High SSGN | Program support | $6,000 |
| One Living Sanctuary | Program support | $5,000 |
| Choose College Education Foundation | Program support | $5,000 |
| Young Legacies Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Negus in Nature | Program support | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions | Program support | $5,000 |
| Justice in Motion | Program support | $5,000 |
| Supply Bank | Program support | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences of No Ca | Program support | $5,000 |
| Reading Partners | Program support | $5,000 |
| Monthly Miracles | Program support | $4,000 |
| Animal Fix Clinic | Program support | $3,500 |
| Tahoe Institute for Natural Science | Program support | $3,400 |
| Boys & Girls Club of N Lake Tahoe | Program support | $3,300 |
| Corazon Healdsburg | Program support | $3,300 |
| Chabot Space and Science Center | Program support | $3,000 |
| Contra Costa College Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Center for Early Intervention on Deafness | Program support | $2,500 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates - Santa Cruz | Program support | $2,500 |
| Northern Ca International Dyslexia Association | Program support | $2,500 |
| Contra Costa College Foundation | Program support | $2,500 |
| Center for Early Intervention on Deafness | Program support | $2,500 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates - Santa Cruz | Program support | $2,500 |
| Northern Ca International Dyslexia Association | Program support | $2,500 |
| Paws of Honor | Program support | $2,000 |
| Ensemble Foundation | Program support | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen W Chamberlin
- Susan C Chamberlin
Questions people ask
Does Chamberlin Family Philanthropy accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chamberlin Family Philanthropy give?
$588,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chamberlin Family Philanthropy?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen W Chamberlin (Trustee) and Susan C Chamberlin (Trustee).
What does Chamberlin Family Philanthropy fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.