The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Glastonbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.8 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $12.6 million. 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$13.8 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$12.6 million
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
43% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 46 | $25.9 million |
| 2024 | $13.8 million | 49 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
The Herb Chambers Charitable 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 The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 38 | $13.6 million |
| Connecticut | 8 | $144,918 |
| Illinois | 1 | $49,913 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | General operations | $12.6 million |
| Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester | General operations | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | General operations | $199,558 |
| Dana-Farber's Jimmy Fund Clinic | General operations | $198,878 |
| Goodspeed Opera House Foundation Inc | General operations | $120,118 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation | General operations | $50,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | General operations | $49,913 |
| Ron Burton Training Village | General operations | $25,029 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General operations | $25,028 |
| American Red Cross of Eastern Mass | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank | General operations | $25,000 |
| Pine Street Inn | General donations | $24,708 |
| Burlington Area Chamber of Commerce | General operations | $17,500 |
| Beacon Hill Village | General operations | $15,000 |
| New England Center and Home for Veterans | General operations | $15,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Boston | General operations | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Old Lyme | General operations | $10,000 |
| Impact Melanoma | General operations | $10,000 |
| National Multipla Sclerosis Society | General operations | $10,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | General operations | $10,000 |
| Freinds of the Public Garden | General operations | $10,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
| Boston College | General operations | $10,000 |
| The Cambridge Recreation Program | General operations | $6,000 |
| Chabad of South Shore | General operations | $6,000 |
| Big Sisters Assoc of Greater Boston | General operations | $5,000 |
| Boston Childrens Hospital | General operations | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Boston High School | General operations | $5,000 |
| High Hopes Therapeutic Riding | General operations | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance | General operations | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's Center for Women | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Mary Ann Brett Food Pantry | General operations | $5,000 |
| William H Lincoln School PTO | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Home for the Little Wanderer | General operations | $5,000 |
| Old Lyme-Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library | General operations | $5,000 |
| BHS Innovation Fund | General operations | $5,000 |
| Puerto Rico Festival of Ma | General operations | $3,000 |
| Somerville Police Employees Assocaition | General operations | $3,000 |
| South Boston Community Health Center | General operations | $2,500 |
| The Friends of the Medrod Family Network | General operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Herbert G Chambers
- James A Duchesneau
- George H Chambers
- Melissa Steffy
Questions people ask
Does The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation give?
$13.8 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Herbert G Chambers (President and Treasurer), James A Duchesneau (Secretary), George H Chambers (Director) and Melissa Steffy (Director).
What does The Herb Chambers Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and food and hunger.