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Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation

Los Angeles, California  ·  EIN 452747625  ·  Private foundation

Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $890K in grants paid and $606K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 68 individual grants from this funder — $5.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$890K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$606K
Total assets
68
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation funds

Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include women girls, youth pop.

women girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Direct Relief Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Goleta, CA$400K2022
Direct Relief Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Goleta, CA$400K2023
Direct Relief Foundation
unrestricted
Goleta, CA$375K2017
Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation
UNRESTRICTED
Ojai, CA$350K2024
Downtown Womens Center
unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$260K2020
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Assco
unrestricted
Chicago, IL$235K2019
Direct Relief Foundation
Capital Campaign
Goleta, CA$225K2019
Direct Relief Foundation
Capital Campaign
Goleta, CA$225K2020
Downtown Women's Center
UNRESTRICTED
Los Angeles, CA$210K2024
Food Share Inc
UNRESTRICTED
Oxnard, CA$200K2024
Alzheimers Association
unrestricted
Chicago, IL$200K2017
Downtown Womens Center
unrestricted
Los Angeles, CA$200K2019
Downtown Women's Center
UNRESTRICTED
Los Angeles, CA$200K2022
Downtown Women's Center
UNRESTRICTED
Los Angeles, CA$200K2023
Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation
unrestricted
Ojai, CA$101K2017

Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$871K
2019$1.0M
2020$890K
2022$995K
2023$1.0M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation

Otis & Bettina Chandler 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 Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation

Does Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation accept grant applications?
Otis & Bettina Chandler 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 Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation fund?
Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Direct Relief Foundation, Direct Relief Foundation, Direct Relief Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation give in grants?
Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation reported $890K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.9M over 68 grants.
Where is Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation located?
Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation is based in Los Angeles, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 452747625.
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About this profile. This page is built from Otis & Bettina Chandler 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 Otis & Bettina Chandler Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.