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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Chizen Family Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $385.1K across 119 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$385.1K
2024
Grantees funded
119
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
20
Median 1st year grant
$1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Steven M Chizen
Board Member
J
Jessica H Chizen
Board Member
G
Gail B Chizen
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. 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 CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $385 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include KQED INC, SECOND HARVEST OF SILICON VALLEY, and TAWONGA JEWISH COMMUNITY CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
CHIZEN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.