Chaiken Family Foundation
Chaiken Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Rafael, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $87K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $5K.
Chaiken Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Chaiken Family Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $2,500
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $87,101
- Primary geography
- Washington (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chaiken Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwest Film Forum ($3K). Together the top 2 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Chaiken Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 309% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Film Forum Seattle, WA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Center for Independent Documentary Newton, MA | Charitable | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,101 | $100,000 | $12,899 | $5,000 | 2 | $12,899 | $4,175 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chaiken Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chaiken Family Foundation is led by Jennifer S. Chaiken, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer S. Chaiken
President & Director
Chief Executive Officer → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Sarah Marchick
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Hamilton
Secretary & Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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
How much does Chaiken Family Foundation give each year?
Chaiken Family Foundation gave $5K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Chaiken Family Foundation?
Chaiken Family Foundation reported $87K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Chaiken Family Foundation operate?
Chaiken Family Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Washington.
What is Chaiken Family Foundation's EIN?
Chaiken Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3084625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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