Chizen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chizen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $385,070 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 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$385,070
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$12.0 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $381,472 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $381,472 | 34 | $11.3 million |
| 2024 | $385,070 | 20 | $12.0 million |
How to apply
Chizen 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 Chizen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $265,800 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $8,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,500 |
| New York | 4 | $5,160 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $110 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cmta | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Camp Tawonga | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kqed | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Silicon Valley Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Resource Area for Teaching | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| I Am ALS | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Central Park Conserancy | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | Unrestricted | $660 |
| J the Jewish News of Northern California | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Alrp | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Boston Athletic Academy | Unrestricted | $110 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce R Chizen
- Gail B Chizen
- Jessica H Chizen
- Steven M Chizen
Questions people ask
Does Chizen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chizen Family Foundation give?
$385,070 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Chizen Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bruce R Chizen (President, Director), Gail B Chizen (Treasurer, Secretary), Jessica H Chizen (Director) and Steven M Chizen (Director).
What does Chizen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.