Children's Chance for Life
Preselected recipients only
Children's Chance for Life is a private foundation in Bonney Lake, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $168,546 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$168,546
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,300 the year before.
25% 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 | $90,500 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $158,300 | 12 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $168,546 | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Children's Chance for Life 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Children's Chance for Life funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $80,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $45,000 |
| California | 2 | $12,546 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goodroots Northwest | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $50,000 |
| Family Literacy Project NPC | To support educational programs such as literacy and educational cost subsidy as well as food and clothing for children in underdeveloped areas of south africa. | $30,000 |
| Fellowship Bible Church | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $30,000 |
| Medical Teams International | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $30,000 |
| Good Samaritan Foundation | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $15,000 |
| Padrino Childrens Fund | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $10,000 |
| International Community Foundation | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $2,546 |
| Big Give | General operating fund and feeding program for poor children | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rylie Teeter
- Jennifer M Teeter
Questions people ask
Does Children's Chance for Life accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Children's Chance for Life give?
$168,546 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Children's Chance for Life?
Its 2025 filing lists Rylie Teeter (President) and Jennifer M Teeter (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Children's Chance for Life fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and international.