Otis & Elizabeth Chandler Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 81-4490305 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$268K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$10,100
Total assets$5.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,600 and $38,000.
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Reader | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $104,530 |
| Stanford | Stanford, CA | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Music Center Center Dance Arts (Cda) | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $38,000 |
| Crane Country Day School | Santa Barbara, CA | General purpose | $31,667 |
| Serpentine Americas Foundation | London, UK | General purpose | $19,270 |
| Ventura County Ballet | Ventura, CA | General purpose | $10,100 |
| Laguna Blanca | Santa Barbara, CA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| State Street Ballet | Santa Barbara, CA | General purpose | $8,600 |
| American Friends of the Paris Opera & Ballet | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| The Webb Schools | Claremont, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $268,167 | 10 |
| 2024 | $198,817 | 10 |
| 2023 | $245,961 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349105004
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4490305
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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