Chamberlin Family Philanthropy
Invitation OnlyRichmond, California · EIN 20-5794764 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$588K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
22% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu Civil Beat | Honolulu, HI | Program support | $100,000 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theater | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Tfa Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | Program support | $100,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | Program support | $50,000 |
| Food Bank of Cc & Solano County | Concord, CA | Program support | $50,000 |
| PTA Hi Congressaikahi PTA | Kailua, HI | Program support | $13,000 |
| Kalaheo High School Foundation | Kailua, HI | Program support | $10,000 |
| East Bay Center for the Performing Arts | Richmond, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| LA Mision Children's Fund | El Cajon, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| 3Ls the Academy (Philanthopic Ventures) | Oakland, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Vacaville Solano Services (Opportunity House) | Vacaville, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Jelly's Place | San Pablo, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Vacaville Solano Services (Opportunity House) | Vacaville, CA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Livermore High Ssgn | Livermore, CA | Program support | $6,000 |
| One Living Sanctuary | Martinez, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Choose College Education Foundation | Hayward, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Young Legacies Inc | Oak Run, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Negus in Nature | Marietta, GA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Canine Companions | Santa Rosa, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Justice in Motion | Brooklyn, NY | Program support | $5,000 |
| Supply Bank | Oakland, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Young Audiences of No Ca | San Francisco, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Reading Partners | Oakland, CA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Monthly Miracles | Livermore, CA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Animal Fix Clinic | Pinole, CA | Program support | $3,500 |
| Tahoe Institute for Natural Science | Incline Village, NV | Program support | $3,400 |
| Boys & Girls Club of N Lake Tahoe | Kings Beach, CA | Program support | $3,300 |
| Corazon Healdsburg | Healdsburg, CA | Program support | $3,300 |
| Chabot Space and Science Center | Oakland, CA | Program support | $3,000 |
| Contra Costa College Foundation | San Pablo, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Center for Early Intervention on Deafness | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates - Santa Cruz | Watsonville, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Northern Ca International Dyslexia Association | Brentwood, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Contra Costa College Foundation | San Pablo, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Center for Early Intervention on Deafness | Berkeley, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates - Santa Cruz | Watsonville, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Northern Ca International Dyslexia Association | Brentwood, CA | Program support | $2,500 |
| Paws of Honor | Williamsburg, VA | Program support | $2,000 |
| Ensemble Foundation | Walnut Creek, CA | Program support | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $588,000 | 40 |
| 2023 | $172,100 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102793
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5794764
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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