Merle Chambers Fund
Preselected recipients only
Merle Chambers Fund is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,395 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $70,395 and the largest $70,395. 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$70,395
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$70,395
- Largest grant$70,395
- Assets$0
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50.2 million the year before.
0% 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 | $10.3 million | 117 | $50.2 million |
| 2024 | $50.2 million | 193 | $75,793 |
| 2025 | $70,395 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
Merle Chambers Fund 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
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $70,395 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Denver Foundation | Fund for denver | $70,395 |
Officers and trustees
- Merle C Chambers
- Joel Ours
- Katharine Arnold
Questions people ask
Does Merle Chambers Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Merle Chambers Fund give?
$70,395 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $70,395.
Who runs Merle Chambers Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Merle C Chambers (Chair/Presid), Joel Ours (Treasurer) and Katharine Arnold (Secretary).