Chambers Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chambers Family Foundation is a private foundation in Palo Alto, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $532,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.4 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$532,500
- Assets$12.7 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
46% 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 | $2.0 million | 19 | $12.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 31 | $12.7 million |
How to apply
Chambers 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.
What Chambers Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $1.1 million |
| West Virginia | 2 | $632,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University Foundation | Wvu college - mountaineers athletic club | $532,500 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | Gift to hoover institution on war, revolution, and peace. Gift will be in support of the tech policy accelerator. | $500,000 |
| Givinga Foundation | General charitable purpose | $400,000 |
| CDC Foundation | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Givinga Foundation | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Givinga Foundation | General charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health | The chambers pediatric oncology clinical trial fund | $250,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Givinga Foundation | General charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | Wvu college - rockefeller neuroscience institute | $100,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | The under one umbrella fund | $100,000 |
| Duke University | Pratt annual fund - unrestricted | $75,000 |
| City Year Inc | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| City Year Inc | General charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonalds House Charities | Provide housing, meals, and specialized services to families with critically ill children | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | General charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Menlo School | Contribute to the 2024-2025 annual fund | $30,000 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | The chambers family foundation ai and melanoma fund | $25,000 |
| There With Care of the Bay Area | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Leading for Kids | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Save the Children | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Children's Health Council | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Peninsula | General charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| California Highway Patrol 11-99 Foundation | General charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Kuki'o Ho'omana Fund | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Preserve Community Foundation | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Jim Saunders Fund | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Best Buddies | General charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Covenant House California | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John T Chambers
- Constance E Chambers
Questions people ask
Does Chambers Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chambers Family Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Chambers Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John T Chambers (President/ Ceo) and Constance E Chambers (Treasurer/Cfo/ Secretary).
What does Chambers Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.