Chip Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chip Foundation is a private foundation in Cupertino, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $168,716 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $54,834. 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$168,716
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$54,834
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,500 the year before.
50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $24,500 | 6 | $181,954 |
| 2023 | $13,500 | 6 | $177,533 |
| 2024 | $168,716 | 13 | $0 |
How to apply
Chip 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 Chip Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $162,616 |
| Maryland | 2 | $6,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz Cou | General operating or endowment fund | $54,834 |
| Peninsula Open Space Trust | General operating or endowment fund | $44,000 |
| Theatreworks of Silicon Valley | General operating or endowment fund | $15,500 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | General operating or endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | General operating or endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General operating or endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Stanford University- Mr | General operating or endowment fund | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operating or endowment fund | $5,100 |
| Junior League of Palo Alto MP | General operating or endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Vista Center | General operating or endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz Cou | General operating or endowment fund | $1,282 |
| Lucile Packard Fdn for Children's | General operating or endowment fund | $1,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church Lappans | General operating or endowment fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Miller
- Carolyn D Miller
Questions people ask
Does Chip Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chip Foundation give?
$168,716 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Chip Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Miller (President) and Carolyn D Miller (Secretary/Tr).
What does Chip Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.