AI Summary
The Chan Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means that nonprofits interested in funding opportunities should seek warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $103K across 18 grantees.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CASTILLEJA SCHOOL FOUNDATION
PALO ALTO, CA
$266K
21%
THE PHILLIPS BROOKS SCHOOL
MENLO PARK, CA
$129.5K
10%

Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
$70K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
6
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Colorado, and Hawaii. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 6 grants, totaling nearly $103 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CASTILLEJA SCHOOL FOUNDATION, THE PHILLIPS BROOKS SCHOOL, and Silicon Valley Community Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE CHAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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