Henry T and Clarissa H Chandler Foundation
Invitation OnlyPo Box Ch, Illinois · EIN 36-7086542 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$120K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
36% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragdale | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $30,000 |
| Hopi Foundation | Kykotsmovi Village, AZ | General support | $20,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Lhaq'temish Foundation | Bellingham, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Navajostrong | Lehi, UT | General support | $10,000 |
| Reading Power Inc | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Fund Chicago | Boston, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands Association | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Chicago, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Chicago Booth School of Business | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Marquette | Marquette, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| North Chicago Community Partners | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Repository | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| The Elawa Farm Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $120,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $125,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $120,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $120,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602529349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-7086542
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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