Chances for Children International
Accepts applications
Chances for Children International is a private foundation in Lancaster, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,872 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,372. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$31,872
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,372
- Assets$54,600
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $34,748 the year before.
40% 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 | $34,748 | 4 | $45,035 |
| 2024 | $31,872 | 5 | $54,600 |
How to apply
| Contact | Judi Garfinkel PO Box 5, Lancaster, NH 03584 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (603) 788-3845, judigarfinkel@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Written proposals only, with complete details on proposed use of funds. Regular future reports on ongoing fund use will be required. |
| Restrictions | No restrictions, as long as use of funds is consistent with charitable purpose. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Chances for Children International funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York. It also paid $6,500 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $15,372 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Education Foundation | Educate disadvantagedvietnamese girls | $15,372 |
| Asociacion Juntos Podemos | Reading writing education guatemala youth | $5,000 |
| Amigos de Santa Cruz Foundation | Educate disadvantaged maya women | $5,000 |
| Redwood Forest Friends Meeting | Educate disadvantagedguatemalan youth | $5,000 |
| Phu Ninh Childrens Home | Helping disadvantaged children | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judi M Garfinkel
- J Larry Brown
- Ariel S Brown-Garfinkel
Questions people ask
Does Chances for Children International accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Chances for Children International give?
$31,872 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Chances for Children International?
Its 2024 filing lists Judi M Garfinkel (Chief Executive Officer Treasurer), J Larry Brown (President) and Ariel S Brown-Garfinkel (Program Director).
What does Chances for Children International fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.