Private foundation · EIN 26-2450509 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Chizen 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $385K total, median $3,750. 45% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
20
$385K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in CA
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
CmtaGlenolden, PAUnrestricted$100K
Second Harvest Food BankSan Jose, CAUnrestricted$100K
Camp TawongaSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$75K
Childrens Discovery MuseumSan Jose, CAUnrestricted$25K
KqedSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$25K
Silicon Valley Education FoundationSan Jose, CAUnrestricted$25K
Los Altos Mountain View Community FoundationLos Altos, CAUnrestricted$10K
American Red CrossWashington, DCUnrestricted$5,000
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDUnrestricted$5,000
Resource Area for TeachingSan Jose, CAUnrestricted$5,000
I Am ALSWashington, DCUnrestricted$2,500
Lincoln Center TheaterNew York, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Central Park ConserancyNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
Fresh Air FundNew York, NYUnrestricted$1,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCUnrestricted$1,000
Manhattan Theater ClubNew York, NYUnrestricted$660
J the Jewish News of Northern CaliforniaSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$500
Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MDUnrestricted$500
AlrpSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted$300
Boston Athletic AcademyHyde Park, MAUnrestricted$110

By state: California 9 · Pennsylvania 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Maryland 2 · New York 4 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Chizen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Aspiriant LLC, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 Chizen Family Foundation 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 Chizen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $385K across 20 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Chizen Family Foundation give?

California (9 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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