Otis and Bettina Chandler Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 45-2747625 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.2M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$607K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ojai Valley Community Hospital Foundation | Ojai, CA | Unrestricted | $400,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Food Share Inc | Oxnard, CA | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Artcenter College of Design | Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Direct Relief Foundation | Goleta, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Help of Ojai | Ojai, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Radiant Church | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Living Education Collective | Ventura, CA | Unrestricted | $23,650 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Human Rights Watch | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ojai Youth Entertainers Studio | Ojai, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Zeffy Inc | Middletown, DE | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,228,650 | 12 |
| 2024 | $1,137,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,015,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621319349103522
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2747625
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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