Chisick Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chisick Family Foundation is a private foundation in Anaheim, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $910,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $555,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$910,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$555,000
- Assets$9.0 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $340,000 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $300,000 | 40 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $340,000 | 40 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $910,000 | 40 | $9.0 million |
How to apply
Chisick 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 Chisick Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $779,500 |
| New York | 3 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $11,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North County Chabad Center | Religious | $555,000 |
| ASPCA | Animal cruetly prevention | $35,000 |
| Caterina's Club | Feed the homeless | $30,000 |
| Orange County Ronald McDonald House | Social services | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Medical services | $25,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Social services | $20,000 |
| Individual | Social services | $20,000 |
| Individual | Religious | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of El Dorado County | Feed the hungry | $15,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative of Orange Coun | Religious | $15,000 |
| Long Beach Spay and Neuter Foundati | Animal welfare service | $15,000 |
| Hands for Hope | Social services | $10,000 |
| Israel Air Force Center Foundation | Education | $10,000 |
| Patria Church Rancho Cucamonga | Religious | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Animal welfare services | $6,500 |
| American Red Cross | Medical services | $5,000 |
| El Dorado County Animal Services | Animal welfare service | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Religious charity | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oc | Social services | $5,000 |
| Twin Lakes Food Bank | Feed the hungry | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Social services | $5,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Medical services | $5,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | Animal welfare services | $5,000 |
| Stand Up for Kids Orange County | Homeless outreach | $5,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Education | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Southern California | Social services | $5,000 |
| New York University - Tisch | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| Individual | Education | $5,000 |
| Lydiard Foundation | Social services | $4,000 |
| Turpentine Creek Foundation | Animal welfare services | $3,500 |
| Friendly Center | Social services | $2,500 |
| Individual | Social services | $2,500 |
| Individual | Social services | $2,500 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Social services | $2,500 |
| Pacific Marine Mammal Center | Animal welfare services | $2,500 |
| The Living Desert | Conservation | $2,500 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Animal welfare services | $2,000 |
| Hanaeleh Horse Rescue | Animal welfare service | $2,000 |
| Saveafox Rescue | Animal welfare services | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark D Chisick
- Brad Chisick
- Sarah Chisick
- Jamie P Chisick
Questions people ask
Does Chisick Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chisick Family Foundation give?
$910,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chisick Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark D Chisick (Vice Pres), Brad Chisick (Sec/Treasurer), Sarah Chisick (President) and Jamie P Chisick (Vice Pres).
What does Chisick Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and animals.