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Chambers Family Foundation is a private corporation based in PALO ALTO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Rosewood Family Advisors Llp. It holds total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is reported at $6.5M. Total assets have decreased from $21.4M in 2011 to $9.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2024. According to available records, Chambers Family Foundation has made 102 grants totaling $12.6M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $4.4M in 2020 to $5.5M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.3M, with an average award of $124K. The foundation has supported 47 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, West Virginia, New York, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$178K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 25 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.
Chambers Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 102 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, WV, NY.
Chambers Family Foundation has distributed a total of $12.6M across 102 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $124K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $1.3M.
Chambers Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chambers Family Foundation is headquartered in PALO ALTO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John T Chambers | PRESIDENT/ CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Constance E Chambers | TREASURER/CFO/ SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.6M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
102
Total Giving
$12.6M
Average Grant
$124K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
47
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Children'S HealthELAINE AND JOHN CHAMBERS ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN PEDIATRIC CANCER. The University shall use the endowment payout from the Fund to support a faculty member whose academic or clinical focus is cancer, with a preference for pediatric cancer. | Palo Alto, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| West Virginia University FoundationWVU COLLEGE - MOUNTAINEERS ATHLETIC CLUB | Morgantown, WV | $533K | 2022 |
| Leland Stanford Junior UniversityTHE JONATHAN S. BEREK ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP FUND | Stanford, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Cdc FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $250K | 2022 |
| American Heart AssociationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2022 |
| Duke UniversityPRATT ANNUAL FUND - UNRESTRICTED | Durham, NC | $75K | 2022 |
| Castilleja School FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Palo Alto, CA | $30K | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of The PeninsulaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Menlo Park, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Leading For KidsGENERAL CHARITY PURPOSE | Redwood City, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Als AssociationDONATION AND SUPPORT OF THE ALS COMMMUNITY | Arlington, VA | $25K | 2022 |
| Children'S Health CouncilGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonalds House CharitiesPROVIDE HOUSING, MEALS, AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO FAMILIES WITH CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN | Palo Alto, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Lime ConnectRebranding disability through achievement - connecting high potential university students and professionals with all types of disabilities for careers with the world's leading corporations, scholarships, our Lime Connect Fellowship Program and Lime Connect Foundations Program - as well as support through important coaching and other professional development initiatives. | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Pacific Flyway CenterBUILD EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION FACILITY | Concord, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Covenant House CaliforniaSUPPORT YOUTH OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND TRAFFICKING | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Tech InteractiveGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cancer Carepoint2022 VERY MERRY UN-GARDEN PARTY | San Jose, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| UpwardALLOWS WOMEN TO ACCELERATE THEIR CAREERS THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS | Saratoga, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Ducks UnlimitedCHARITABLE PURPOSE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Califonia WaterfowlSUPPORT FOR THE CALIFORNIA WATERFOWL'S 2022 BLACKHAWK EVENT | Roseville, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Bay Area Housing CorporationSupporting the Una Casa Mas Fund, which powers the critical work BAHC does for people with I/DD in the Bay Area | Los Gatos, CA | $3K | 2022 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA