Private foundation · EIN 20-0632546 · Anaheim, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chisick Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $910K total, median $5,000. 63% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
40
$910K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2025

40 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
North County Chabad CenterYorba Linda, CAReligious$555K
ASPCANew York, NYAnimal cruetly prevention$35K
Caterina's ClubAnaheim, CAFeed the homeless$30K
Orange County Ronald McDonald HouseOrange, CASocial services$30K
St Jude Children's HospitalMemphis, TNMedical services$25K
Gary Sinise FoundationStudio City, CASocial services$20K
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYSocial services$20K
Folsom ChabadFolsom, CAReligious$15K
Food Bank of El Dorado CountyDiamond Springs, CAFeed the hungry$15K
Jewish Collaborative of Orange CounNewport Beach, CAReligious$15K
Long Beach Spay and Neuter FoundatiLong Beach, CAAnimal welfare service$15K
Hands for HopeEl Dorado Hills, CASocial services$10K
Israel Air Force Center FoundationBeverly Hills, CAEducation$10K
Patria Church Rancho CucamongaRancho Cucamonga, CAReligious$10K
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCAnimal welfare services$6,500
American Red CrossWashington, DCMedical services$5,000
El Dorado County Animal ServicesDiamond Springs, CAAnimal welfare service$5,000
Interfaith Community ServicesEscondido, CAReligious charity$5,000
Make-A-Wish Foundation of OcTustin, CASocial services$5,000
Twin Lakes Food BankFolsom, CAFeed the hungry$5,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectTopeka, KSSocial services$5,000
Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILMedical services$5,000
San Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSan Diego, CAAnimal welfare services$5,000
Stand Up for Kids Orange CountyDecatur, GAHomeless outreach$5,000
The UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CAEducation$5,000
Fisher House Southern CaliforniaLong Beach, CASocial services$5,000
New York University - TischNew York, NYEducation$5,000
Oswego PlayschoolLake Oswego, OREducation$5,000
Bright Beginnings FolsomFolsom, CAEducation$5,000
Lydiard FoundationBoulder, COSocial services$4,000
Turpentine Creek FoundationEureka Springs, ARAnimal welfare services$3,500
Friendly CenterOrange, CASocial services$2,500
Operation GratitudeLos Angeles, CASocial services$2,500
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXSocial services$2,500
Orange County Rescue MissionTustin, CASocial services$2,500
Pacific Marine Mammal CenterLaguna Beach, CAAnimal welfare services$2,500
The Living DesertPalm Desert, CAConservation$2,500
Best Friends Animal SocietySalt Lake City, UTAnimal welfare services$2,000
Hanaeleh Horse RescueTrabuco Canyon, CAAnimal welfare service$2,000
Saveafox RescueLakeville, MNAnimal welfare services$2,000

By state: California 25 · New York 3 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 2 · Kansas 1 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Chisick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Anaheim, California, administered in care of Sarah Chisick, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Chisick Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Chisick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $910K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Chisick Family Foundation give?

California (25 grants), New York (3 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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