A Chance Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 20-2020998 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$304K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
95% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| David M Schwarz Architects Charitable Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | Support of grant-making activities - yale university | $100,000 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Brooklyn Greenway Initiative | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | New York, NY | Student exchange program | $15,000 |
| Food Education Fund | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Cas Incorporated | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | New York, NY | To support culinary training | $15,000 |
| Museum of the City of New York | New York, NY | To support professional learning programs for students and teachers | $15,000 |
| The Pogil Project | Lancaster, PA | Developing ap environmental science curricular materials emphasizing the built and natural environments | $15,000 |
| Academy for Teachers | New York, NY | Master class related to the "built environment" | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | New York, NY | To promote and educate on gun safety | $10,000 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Project Nadiya Incorporated | Montague, MA | Support for ukrainian children and families dealing with trauma, grief and loss | $10,000 |
| Ps31 Brooklyn Parent Teacher Association Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Chinese-American Planning Council Inc | New York, NY | Brooklyn community services | $2,000 |
| Make the Road New York | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Mexican Coalition for the Empowerment of Youth and Families Inc | Bronx, NY | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Joyful Occasions | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Manhattan Choral Ensemble Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Street Grace Inc | Norcross, GA | General operating support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $304,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $164,200 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103881
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2020998
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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