THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION
THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION
THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION
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The Donald and Carole Chaiken Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, New York, and Washington, DC, having disbursed a total of $5 million across 269 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
SUPPORTS CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, & RELIGIOUS PURPOSES OF JEWISH COMM FEDERATION OF SF.
Cause Areas
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Arts and culture
Community and economic development
Education
Environment
Health
Human rights
Family services
Human services information
Special population support
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Populations
5
LGBTQ people
Jewish people
Secular groups
Economically disadvantaged people
Asylum seekers
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
California Homebuilding Foundation
$2.7M
6%
Jewish Community Federation Of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma
$1.6M
4%
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF THE GREATER EAST BAY
$1.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
118
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION?
No. THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION give?
THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. 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 DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include California Homebuilding Foundation, Jewish Community Federation Of San Francisco, The Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma, and JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF THE GREATER EAST BAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION?
THE DONALD AND CAROLE CHAIKEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.