Chavez Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chavez Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $793,738 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 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$793,738
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
56% 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 | $1.5 million | 32 | $7.6 million |
| 2024 | $793,738 | 23 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
Chavez 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chavez Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 18 | $683,580 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighbors for A Better San Francisco | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Digital Nest Inc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Immigrants Rising | General purpose | $75,000 |
| La Cocina Inc | General purpose | $75,000 |
| California Consortium for Urban Indian Health Inc | In support of the california native truth & healing documentary | $50,000 |
| Every Woman Treaty | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Somosvc | General purpose | $50,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | General purpose | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | General purpose | $48,580 |
| Asian Pacific Fund | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley | To support the 2025 hispanic foundationb all | $30,000 |
| Edtechquity | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Sounds of Saving | General purpose | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | General purpose | $15,000 |
| San Francisco Community Music Center | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Giving Trees International | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Alpha Public Schools | In support of the college success program | $10,000 |
| Asian Art Museum Foundation of San Francisco | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Make Music Count Organization Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sunday Friends Foundation | To support the dream. Build. Mentor lab | $10,000 |
| Upwardly Global | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Basic Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom Chavez
- Rosalyn Chen
Questions people ask
Does Chavez Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chavez Family Foundation give?
$793,738 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Chavez Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom Chavez (President/Director/Secreta) and Rosalyn Chen (Vice President).
What does Chavez Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, education and arts and culture.