Private foundation · EIN 20-5794764 · Richmond, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chamberlin Family Philanthropy

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 40 grants paid, $588K total, median $5,000. 78% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
40
$588K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
78%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Honolulu Civil BeatHonolulu, HIProgram support$100K
Berkeley Repertory TheaterBerkeley, CAProgram support$100K
Tfa HawaiiHonolulu, HIProgram support$100K
Honolulu Museum of ArtHonolulu, HIProgram support$50K
Food Bank of Cc & Solano CountyConcord, CAProgram support$50K
PTA Hi Congressaikahi PTAKailua, HIProgram support$13K
Kalaheo High School FoundationKailua, HIProgram support$10K
East Bay Center for the Performing ArtsRichmond, CAProgram support$10K
Ronald McDonald HouseLos Angeles, CAProgram support$10K
LA Mision Children's FundEl Cajon, CAProgram support$10K
3ls the Academy (philanthopic Ventures)Oakland, CAProgram support$10K
Vacaville Solano Services (opportunity House)Vacaville, CAProgram support$10K
Jelly's PlaceSan Pablo, CAProgram support$10K
Vacaville Solano Services (opportunity House)Vacaville, CAProgram support$10K
Livermore High SsgnLivermore, CAProgram support$6,000
One Living SanctuaryMartinez, CAProgram support$5,000
Choose College Education FoundationHayward, CAProgram support$5,000
Young Legacies IncOak Run, CAProgram support$5,000
Negus in NatureMarietta, GAProgram support$5,000
Canine CompanionsSanta Rosa, CAProgram support$5,000
Justice in MotionBrooklyn, NYProgram support$5,000
Supply BankOakland, CAProgram support$5,000
Young Audiences of No CaSan Francisco, CAProgram support$5,000
Reading PartnersOakland, CAProgram support$5,000
Monthly MiraclesLivermore, CAProgram support$4,000
Animal Fix ClinicPinole, CAProgram support$3,500
Tahoe Institute for Natural ScienceIncline Village, NVProgram support$3,400
Boys & Girls Club of N Lake TahoeKings Beach, CAProgram support$3,300
Corazon HealdsburgHealdsburg, CAProgram support$3,300
Chabot Space and Science CenterOakland, CAProgram support$3,000
Contra Costa College FoundationSan Pablo, CAProgram support$2,500
Center for Early Intervention on DeafnessBerkeley, CAProgram support$2,500
Court Appointed Special Advocates - Santa CruzWatsonville, CAProgram support$2,500
Northern Ca International Dyslexia AssociationBrentwood, CAProgram support$2,500
Contra Costa College FoundationSan Pablo, CAProgram support$2,500
Center for Early Intervention on DeafnessBerkeley, CAProgram support$2,500
Court Appointed Special Advocates - Santa CruzWatsonville, CAProgram support$2,500
Northern Ca International Dyslexia AssociationBrentwood, CAProgram support$2,500
Paws of HonorWilliamsburg, VAProgram support$2,000
Ensemble FoundationWalnut Creek, CAProgram support$1,500

By state: California 31 · Hawaii 5 · Georgia 1 · New York 1 · Nevada 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Chamberlin Family Philanthropy is a private grantmaking foundation in Richmond, California, administered in care of Stephen W Chamberlin, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Chamberlin Family Philanthropy accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Chamberlin Family Philanthropy give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $588K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Chamberlin Family Philanthropy give?

California (31 grants), Hawaii (5 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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