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The OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER 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 distributed a total of $1.1 million across 26 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION
$3.1M
32%
DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER
$2.1M
21%
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC
$900K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION?
No. OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION give?
OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER 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 OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION, DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER, and ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOCIATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION?
OTIS & BETTINA CHANDLER FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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