Theodore P Chuffers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Theodore P Chuffers Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$85,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$851,744
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $74,500 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 | $75,000 | 11 | $897,988 |
| 2024 | $74,500 | 12 | $966,633 |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 10 | $851,744 |
How to apply
Theodore P Chuffers 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 Theodore P Chuffers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $59,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $8,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Breech Without Borders Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | Research under the direction of Dr. Timothy Donahue | $10,000 |
| Freedom Reads | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Immigration Institute of the Bay Area | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Anker
- Astrid Anker
- Dagmar Anker
- Renee Anker
- Zachary Anker
Questions people ask
Does Theodore P Chuffers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore P Chuffers Foundation give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Theodore P Chuffers Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Anker (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), Astrid Anker (Dir), Dagmar Anker (Dir) and Renee Anker (Dir, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Theodore P Chuffers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.