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Chizen Family Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Aspiriant LLC. It holds total assets of $12M. Annual income is reported at $845K. Total assets have grown from $8.2M in 2011 to $11.3M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Chizen Family Foundation has made 110 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has decreased from $643K in 2020 to $381K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $757K distributed across 40 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 71 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$120K
Based on 20 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.
Chizen Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 110 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA, NY.
Chizen Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 110 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $200K.
Chizen Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chizen Family Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven M Chizen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Bruce R Chizen | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail B Chizen | TREASURER, SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jessica H Chizen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$436K
Total Assets
$11.3M
Fair Market Value
$11.3M
Net Worth
$11.3M
Grants Paid
$381K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$346K
Distribution Amount
$522K
Total: $11.1M
Total Grants
110
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
71
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| StanfordUNRESTRICTED | Stanford, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Second Harvest Food BankUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| CmtaUNRESTRICTED | Glenolden, PA | $100K | 2023 |
| Camp TawongaUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| KqedUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Silicon Valley Education FoundationUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Childrens Discovery MuseumUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Los Altos Mountain View Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Los Altos, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee IncUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Khan AcademyUNRESTRICTED | Mountain View, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Resource Area For TeachingUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| UcsfUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Hawai'I Community FundUNRESTRICTED | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| I Am AlsUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| Lincoln Center TheaterUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Broadway CaresUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| PivotalUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Brighter ChildrenUNRESTRICTED | Huntington, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| World Central KitchenUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $1K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without BordersUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| San Jose Museum Of ArtUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Magen David AdomUNRESTRICTED | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Phoniex HouseUNRESTRICTED | Long Island City, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Silicony Valley Bicycle CoalitionUNRESTRICTED | San Jose, CA | $540 | 2023 |
| LifemovesUNRESTRICTED | Santa Clara, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| J The Jewish News Of Northern CaliforniaUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| AlrpUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $300 | 2023 |
| Golden State Warriors Community FoundationUNRESTRICTED | Oakland, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Washington University In St LouisUNRESTRICTED | St Louis, MO | $200 | 2023 |
| Chapel Hill IsdUNRESTRICTED | Tyler, TX | $143 | 2023 |
| City Arts & LecturesUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $120 | 2023 |
| De Young MuseumUNRESTRICTED | San Francisco, CA | $119 | 2023 |
| Caring BridgeUNRESTRICTED | Bloomington, MN | N/A | 2023 |
| CareUNRESTRICTED | Atlanta, GA | $5K | 2022 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA