Chami Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Chami Family Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $195,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$195,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $220,000 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $104,500 | 6 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $220,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $195,000 | 6 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sandra Poiser 1667 Lincoln Avenue, Orange, CA 92865 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 283-5800, sandrap@icicorporate.com |
What Chami Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $70,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camer Rand Fund Inc | Medical support | $70,000 |
| Keep Memory Alive | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Tyler Robinson Foundation | Medical support | $25,000 |
| UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center | University research support | $25,000 |
| UCLA Foundation Digestive Diseases | Medical support | $15,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Kids with cancer support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Chami
- George Albert Chami II
- Sandra Poiser
Questions people ask
Does Chami Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Chami Family Foundation give?
$195,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Chami Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marcia Chami (Director), George Albert Chami II (Director) and Sandra Poiser (Director).
What does Chami Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.