Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 27 grants totaling $518K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation at a glance
In short: Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation gave $518K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $518,080
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- Average grant
- $19,188
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $76,544,486
- Primary geography
- Nevada (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Wild Horse Conservation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $343K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 27 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $518K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Wild Horse Conservation Davis, CA | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Options Veterinary Care Reno, NV | Help with euthanasia and end of life care for dogs who's owners can't afford the cost | $50,000 |
| Nevada Humane Society Reno, NV | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Lead with Horses Stagecoach, NV | Program Support | $38,080 |
| Wild Horse Connection Stagecoach, NV | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada Sparks, NV | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Northern Nevada Youth Golf Foundation DBA First Tee Northern Nevada Reno, NV | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Central Coast Herding Dog Rescue Templeton, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Res-Que Reno, NV | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Crazy K9'S Rescue Hesperia, CA | Program Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,544,486 | $72,138,257 | $807,709 | $518,080 | 27 | $576,487 | $2,142,025 | $1,902,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation is led by Dana Chaiken, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Chaiken
President
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robbin Muller
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Roll
Secretary & CFO
Secretary, CFO & Director → Secretary & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation
How much does Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation give each year?
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation gave $518K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's typical grant size?
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,188, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation give grants?
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Reno, NV (8 grants), Stagecoach, NV (3 grants) and Washoe Valley, NV (2 grants).
Does Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (24 grants).
Who are Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's largest grantees?
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Wild Horse Conservation ($60,000), Options Veterinary Care ($50,000) and Nevada Humane Society ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation?
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation reported $76.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $576K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's EIN?
Chaiken Family Foundation II Aka Roll and Chaiken Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2886289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
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