Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $268,167 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $14,685 and the largest $104,530. 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$268,167
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$14,685
- Largest grant$104,530
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $198,817 the year before.
10% 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 | $245,961 | 8 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $198,817 | 10 | $4.8 million |
| 2025 | $268,167 | 10 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Otis & Elizabeth Chandler 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 Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $19,270 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $243,897 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Reader | General purpose | $104,530 |
| Stanford | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Music Center Center Dance Arts (Cda) | General purpose | $38,000 |
| Crane Country Day School | General purpose | $31,667 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation | General purpose | $19,270 |
| Ventura County Ballet | General purpose | $10,100 |
| Laguna Blanca | General purpose | $10,000 |
| State Street Ballet | General purpose | $8,600 |
| American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Webb Schools | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Chandler
- Otis Y Chandler
Questions people ask
Does Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation give?
$268,167 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $14,685.
Who runs Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Chandler (Pres & Treas) and Otis Y Chandler (VP & Secretary).
What does Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.