Chime Scholars Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chime Scholars Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 267 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $118,000. 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$2.0 million
- Number of grants267
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$118,000
- Assets$812,457
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $796,000 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 | $796,000 | 87 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 267 | $812,457 |
How to apply
Chime Scholars 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 Chime Scholars Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 40 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 77 | $604,646 |
| Texas | 16 | $271,225 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $148,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $137,500 |
| New York | 12 | $110,000 |
| Georgia | 9 | $101,000 |
| Ohio | 23 | $83,397 |
| Pennsylvania | 10 | $47,500 |
| Maryland | 11 | $38,957 |
| Florida | 9 | $38,880 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Chime Scholarship fund | $118,000 |
| The Bottom Line Inc | Chime Scholarship fund | $110,000 |
| Oakland Promise | Chime Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Bay Area Hybrid College Initiative | Chime Scholarship Fund | $87,650 |
| Scholarshot | Chime Scholars Foundation Scholarship FUND | $69,000 |
| KIPP Metro Atlanta Collaborative Inc | "KIPP-Chime Campus Ambassador Scholars" Scholarship Fund | $63,500 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | Tulane-Chime Scholarship Fund | $62,500 |
| The New York Opportunity Network Inc | Chime Scholarship fund | $55,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Chime Scholarship program | $45,000 |
| Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities | Chime Scholarship Fund | $37,225 |
| Uaspire Inc | Chime Scholarship fund | $33,000 |
| Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Foundation | Chime Scholarship fund | $19,825 |
| Making Waves Foundation Inc | Expenditure Responsibility | $18,125 |
| The Memorial Foundation | Chime Scholars Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amine Asmerom
- Christopher Britt
- Jeni Izuel
- Ryan King
- Jennifer Kuperman
- Cynthia Marshall
- Apple Palarca
Questions people ask
Does Chime Scholars Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chime Scholars Foundation give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 267 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chime Scholars Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amine Asmerom (Chief Financial Officer), Christopher Britt (Dir), Jeni Izuel (Dir, Pres) and Ryan King (Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Chime Scholars Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.