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Also known as: C/O ROBERT PHILIPSON & CO
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A Chance Fund Inc. is a private corporation based in BETHESDA, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is R Philipson Co. It holds total assets of $5.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have grown from $497K in 2011 to $5.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, A Chance Fund Inc. has made 57 grants totaling $580K, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $159K in 2020 to $301K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $28K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, Maryland, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 13 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
A Chance Fund Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 57 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, MD.
A Chance Fund Inc. has distributed a total of $580K across 57 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $28K.
A Chance Fund Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
A Chance Fund Inc. is headquartered in BETHESDA, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Miller | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rebecca Miller | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Victoria Foster | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Noah Foster | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David M Schwarz | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
57
Total Giving
$580K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough New York IncTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents AssociationTO SUPPORT TRAVEL ABROAD PROGRAM | New York, NY | $18K | 2022 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy FundTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| National Abortion Federationnational Abortion HotlineTO SUPPORT ABORTION PATIENTS | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Peace Development FundTO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE ON PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | Amherst, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Sugar Hill Children'S Museum Of Art & StorytellingHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger IncQHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| The DoorHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Food Education FundTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Centerline LibertiesTO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE ON PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Emma'S Torch LtdTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund IncTO PROMOTE AND EDUCATE ON GUN SAFETY | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cas IncTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Securing America'S Future Energy (Safe)SUPPORT OF THE COMMISSION ON AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE TESTING AND SAFETY | Washington, DC | $20K | 2021 |
| Museum Of The City Of New YorkTO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL LEARNING PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Rethink Food Nyc IncHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Slow Food UsaHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | Denver, CO | $10K | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Greenway InitiativeHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Hot Bread KitchenTO SUPPORT CULINARY TRAINING | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Ioby (Bed-Stuy Strong Mutual Aid Community Fund)HEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2021 |
| St John'S CollegeTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | Annapolis, MD | $28K | 2020 |
| Givedirectly IncHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | New York, NY | $20K | 2020 |
| Breakthrough New YorkTO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Glsen IncTO SUPPORT SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Robin Hood FoundationHEALTH, EDUCATION, WELFARE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
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