MERLE CHAMBERS FUNDClosed
Closed
Denver, CO, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
84-0929410
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Denver, CO, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
84-0929410
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•
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Merle Chambers Fund, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses on grantmaking with a total of $70.4K distributed among 165 grantees in the filing year 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DENVER ART MUSEUM
$33.1M
41%
NEW VENTURE FUND
$5.3M
7%
STATE LEADERSHIP PROJECT
$2.5M
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MERLE CHAMBERS FUND?
No. MERLE CHAMBERS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MERLE CHAMBERS FUND give?
MERLE CHAMBERS FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 MERLE CHAMBERS FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MERLE CHAMBERS FUND fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MERLE CHAMBERS FUND make each year?
In 2025, MERLE CHAMBERS FUND awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MERLE CHAMBERS FUND fund recently?
In 2025, MERLE CHAMBERS FUND awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include DENVER ART MUSEUM, NEW VENTURE FUND, and STATE LEADERSHIP PROJECT. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MERLE CHAMBERS FUND?
MERLE CHAMBERS FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.