Private foundation · EIN 56-6507267 · Greensboro, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Garvie O and Kathleen S Chambers 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: 5 grants paid, $54K total, median $6,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$54K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Southside Baptist ChurchGreensboro, NCGeneral support$28K
Elkin Valley Baptist ChurchElkin, NCGeneral support$10K
Triad Health ProjectGreensboro, NCGeneral support$6,000
Pleasant View Baptist ChurchState Road, NCGeneral support$5,000
Wesleyan Christian AcademyHigh Point, NCGeneral support$5,000

About this foundation

Garvie O and Kathleen S Chambers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Greensboro, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Garvie O and Kathleen S Chambers 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 Garvie O and Kathleen S Chambers Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $54K across 5 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does Garvie O and Kathleen S Chambers Family Foundation give?

North Carolina (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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