Chamberlain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Chamberlain Foundation is a private foundation in South Dennis, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$47,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$823,912
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $40,500 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $43,500 | 9 | $846,752 |
| 2023 | $40,500 | 9 | $841,281 |
| 2024 | $47,000 | 10 | $823,912 |
How to apply
Chamberlain 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 10 | $47,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape & Islands Council Bsa | General support | $15,000 |
| Latham Centers | General support | $15,000 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod | General support | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Museum of Natural History | General support | $2,000 |
| Dennis Firefighters Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Dennis Police Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Rotary Club of Harwich Dennis Good Works Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Liberty Hill | General support | $2,000 |
| The Sampson Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| YMCA Cape Cod | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jean K Chamberlain
- Robert C Chamberlain
- Elizabeth C Patterson
Questions people ask
Does Chamberlain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Chamberlain Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Chamberlain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jean K Chamberlain (Trustee), Robert C Chamberlain (Trustee) and Elizabeth C Patterson (Trustee).