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Chamberlin Family Foundation

Richmond, California  ·  EIN 205794764  ·  Private foundation

Chamberlin Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.1M in annual giving against $29.4M in assets. This page documents the 506 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Chamberlin Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$29.4M
Total assets
506
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Chamberlin Family Foundation funds

Chamberlin Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEducationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, men boys, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Chamberlin Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Teach for America - Bay Area
PROGRAM SUPPORT
San Francisco, CA$600K2018
Go Public Schools West Contra Costa
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Richmond, CA$500K2018
Teach for America
PROGRAM SUPPORT
New York, NY$400K2020
Silicon Schools Fund
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Emeryville, CA$400K2017
Go Public Schools West Contra Costa
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Richmond, CA$300K2019
Go Public Schools West Contra Costa
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Richmond, CA$300K2020
Building Excellent Schools
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Boston, MA$250K2018
Great Oakland Public Schools
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$250K2017
California Charter Schools Association
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$250K2017
Edsource Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$225K2019
Edsource Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$225K2020
Alder Graduate School
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Redwood City, CA$140K2020
Edsource Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Oakland, CA$135K2018
California Charter Schools Association
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$125K2020
California Charter Schools Association
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Los Angeles, CA$125K2019

Chamberlin Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$2.1M
2019$1.6M
2020$2.1M
2022$250K
2023$172K
2024$568K

How to apply for funding from Chamberlin Family Foundation

Chamberlin Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Chamberlin Family Foundation

Does Chamberlin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Chamberlin Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Chamberlin Family Foundation fund?
Chamberlin Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Teach for America - Bay Area, Go Public Schools West Contra Costa, Teach for America. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Chamberlin Family Foundation give in grants?
Chamberlin Family Foundation reported $2.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.4M over 506 grants.
Where is Chamberlin Family Foundation located?
Chamberlin Family Foundation is based in Richmond, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205794764.
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About this profile. This page is built from Chamberlin Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Chamberlin Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.