How to apply
No set form; Include information about organization & purpose of grant Contact: James D Funnell Jr Esq, Brody Wilkinson Pc 2507 Post Road, Southport, Ct, 2033197100, jfunnell@brodywilk.com Deadlines: No later than December 1 of each calendar year Restrictions: Qualified charitable organizations for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flutie FoundationFramingham, MA | Operations | $50K |
| Pmc Jimmy FundBrookline, MA | Operations | $40K |
| End 68 Hours of HungerSomersworth, NH | Operations | $30K |
| Circle of CareWilton, CT | Operations | $26K |
| Boston Children's HospitalBoston, MA | Operations | $25K |
| Breast Cancer AllianceGreenwich, CT | Operations | $25K |
| Trackside Teen CenterWilton, CT | Operations | $25K |
| Will Norton FoundationNew Haven, CT | Operations | $25K |
| Giants of the EarthEast Rutherford, NJ | Operations | $20K |
| Camp Southern GroundPeachtree City, GA | Operations | $20K |
| Friends of the Eliot SchoolBoston, MA | Operations | $20K |
| St Matthew Church WiltonWilton, CT | Operations | $17K |
| Maritime SocietyNew London, CT | Operations | $16K |
| Boston Marathon Jimmy FundBoston, MA | Operations | $10K |
| Beth IsraelBoston, MA | Operations | $10K |
| World Affairs Council of CtHartford, CT | Operations | $10K |
| Providence CollegeProvidence, RI | Operations | $9,000 |
| Catholic Academy of StamfordStamford, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Derry Village RotaryDerry, NH | Operations | $5,000 |
| Generation ImpactGreenwich, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Wilton PlayshopWilton, CT | Operations | $5,000 |
| Valhalla Lions ClubValhalla, NY | Operations | $2,000 |
By state: Connecticut 10 · Massachusetts 6 · New Hampshire 2 · New Jersey 1 · Georgia 1 · Rhode Island 1
About this foundation
Chambers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southport, Connecticut, administered in care of James D Funnell Jr Esq, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Chambers 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 Chambers Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $400K across 22 grants, a median of $19K.
Where does Chambers Family Foundation give?
Connecticut (10 grants), Massachusetts (6 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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