Merle Chambers Fund
Denver, Colorado · EIN 840929410 · Private foundation
Based in Denver, Colorado, Merle Chambers Fund has awarded $72.4M across 567 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Denver Art Museum. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Merle Chambers Fund funds
Merle Chambers Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, health care, higher education.
Populations it has supported include black communities, indigenous, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Art Museum KIRKLAND INSTITUTE ENDOWMENT | Denver, CO | $28.5M | 2024 |
| Denver Art Museum KIRKLAND INSTITUTE CURATOR ENDOWMENT | Denver, CO | $3.0M | 2024 |
| State Leadership Project GENERAL SUPPORT | Raleigh, NC | $750K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Merle Chambers Fund
Merle Chambers Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at chambersfund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Merle Chambers Fund
- Does Merle Chambers Fund accept grant applications?
- Merle Chambers Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Merle Chambers Fund fund?
- Merle Chambers Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Denver Art Museum, State Leadership Project. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Merle Chambers Fund give in grants?
- Merle Chambers Fund reported $3.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $72.4M over 567 grants.
- Where is Merle Chambers Fund located?
- Merle Chambers Fund is based in Denver, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 840929410.
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