A Chancefund Inc
Preselected recipients only
A Chancefund Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $304,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$304,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $164,200 the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,200 | 20 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $304,000 | 23 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
A Chancefund Inc 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 A Chancefund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $178,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| David M Schwarz Architects Charitable Foundation Inc | Support of grant-making activities - yale university | $100,000 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Greenway Initiative | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Emma's Torch LTD | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | Student exchange program | $15,000 |
| Food Education Fund | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Cas Incorporated | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen LTD | To support culinary training | $15,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | To support professional learning programs for students and teachers | $15,000 |
| The Pogil Project | Developing ap environmental science curricular materials emphasizing the built and natural environments | $15,000 |
| Academy for Teachers | Master class related to the "built environment" | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | To promote and educate on gun safety | $10,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Project Nadiya Incorporated | Support for ukrainian children and families dealing with trauma, grief and loss | $10,000 |
| PS31 Brooklyn Parent Teacher Association Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Chinese-American Planning Council Inc | Brooklyn community services | $2,000 |
| Make the Road New York | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Mexican Coalition for the Empowerment of Youth and Families Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Joyful Occasions | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Choral Ensemble Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Street Grace Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David M Schwarz
- Victoria Foster
- Noah Foster
- Jonah Miller
- Rebecca Miller
Questions people ask
Does A Chancefund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does A Chancefund Inc give?
$304,000 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs A Chancefund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David M Schwarz (Director, President, Treasurer), Victoria Foster (Director, Secretary), Noah Foster (Director) and Jonah Miller (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does A Chancefund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and human services.