Chamberlin Education Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichmond, California · EIN 84-4690334 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$83.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $35,000.
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
6% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2c Collective | Richmond, CA | Program support | $383,919 |
| West Contra Costa Unified School District | Richmond, CA | Program support | $300,000 |
| Tfa Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $250,000 |
| Contra Costa County Charter Coalition | Oakland, CA | Program support | $250,000 |
| Edsource | Oakland, CA | Program support | $200,000 |
| Go Public Schools | Sacramento, CA | Program support | $200,000 |
| Go Public Schools | Sacramento, CA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Ca Charter Schools Association | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $125,000 |
| Oakland Enrolls | Oakland, CA | Program support | $100,000 |
| New Leaders | New York, NY | Program support | $75,000 |
| Rivet Schoolbay Area Hybrid College Initiative | Richmond, CA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Teachstartedward Charles Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Alder Graduate School of Education | Redwood City, CA | Program support | $45,000 |
| New Leaders Apf | New York, NY | Program support | $36,000 |
| Diversity in Leadership Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Teachstartedward Charles Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Richmond College Prep | Richmond, CA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Core District | Sacramento, CA | Program support | $17,500 |
| Richmond Promise | Richmond, CA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center | San Pablo, CA | Program support | $15,000 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Richmond, CA | Program support | $15,000 |
| The Latina Center | Richmond, CA | Program support | $12,500 |
| Studiofive10 Social and Emotional Restoration Program | Oakland, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| College Is Real Inc | Danville, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Community Resources | San Rafael, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Fierce Advocates | Richmond, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Aim High for High School | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Early Childhood Mental Health Program | Richmond, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Practice Space | Richmond, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Just Imagine Kidz | Richmond, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Yes Nature to Neighborhoods | Richmond, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Bay Area Girls Club | Richmond, CA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Contra Costa Youth Service Bureau | Richmond, CA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Improve Your Tomorrow | Sacramento, CA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Springboard Collaborative | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Mindful Life Project | Richmond, CA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Seneca Family of Agencies | Oakland, CA | Program support | $7,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern California | Walnut Creek, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Greater Richmond Interfaith Program | Richmond, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Resources for Science | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Plan of Action for Challenging Times Inc | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Education Partnerships | Oakland, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream | Danville, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Contra Costa Family Justice Alliance | Richmond, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Community Alliance for Learningwritercoach Connection | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Children's Art Studio Richmond | Richmond, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Tandem Partners in Early Learning | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Aspire Education Project | Oakland, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Quinan Street Project | Pinole, PA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Things That Creep | Richmond, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Summer Search | Oakland, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Kqed Inc | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Dream Financial Academy | Marin City, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| West Contra Costa Salesian Boys & Girls Club Inc | Richmond, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Keyz 2 the Future | Richmond, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Escape Club | Richmond, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| The Berkeley Baby Book Project | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Ronnie Bubba Robinson Scholarship Foundation | Suisun City, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Motivated 2 Help Others | Richmond, CA | Program support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1243 grants to individuals ($372,900). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,982,319 | 1,302 |
| 2023 | $2,263,350 | 1,466 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349107536
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4690334
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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