Private foundation · EIN 37-6410705 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Naomi B Chambers Charitable Tr

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: 6 grants paid, $691K total, median $104K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$691K
Median grant
$104K
Stays in IL
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Union CollegeSchenectady, NYGeneral$207K
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehab CenterSchenectady, NYGeneral$138K
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NYGeneral$104K
Father Flanagan's Boys' HomeBoys Town, NEGeneral$104K
Nysarc IncLatham, NYGeneral$69K
United Cerebral Palsy & Handicapped Children's Assoc of Syracuse IncSyracuse, NYGeneral$69K

By state: New York 5 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Naomi B Chambers Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jp Morgan Chase Bank Ttee, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Naomi B Chambers Charitable Tr 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 Naomi B Chambers Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $691K across 6 grants, a median of $104K.

Where does Naomi B Chambers Charitable Tr give?

New York (5 grants), Nebraska (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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