Chair 4 Foundation
Chair 4 Foundation is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports 13 grants totaling $110,450 to charitable organizations in Colorado, California, Virginia, and Washington.
Chair 4 Foundation at a glance
In short: Chair 4 Foundation gave $110K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Colorado. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,450
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,496
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $1,441,825
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chair 4 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No application process or required materials are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5628, Minneapolis, MN 55440-5628
Phone: (952) 674-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chair 4 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Conscious Alliance ($37K). Together the top 10 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in Colorado (54% of grant dollars), California (37%), Virginia (7%), and Washington (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chair 4 Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $110K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Conscious Alliance Bloomfield, CO | Unrestricted | $37,225 |
| Feeding San Diego San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Children's Diabetes Foundation Aurora, CO | Unrestricted | $11,225 |
| Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Boulder, CO | Unrestricted | $9,750 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| West Hollywood Sheriff's Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Golf Tournament | $7,000 |
| Midland School Los Olivos, CA | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Navy Seal Foundation Virginia Beach, VA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rady Children's Hospital Foundation San Diego, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Chapter 01 Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,441,825 | $115,274 | $165,640 | $110,450 | 13 | $114,155 | $60,538 | $81,685 |
| 2023 | $1,492,191 | $58,743 | $162,476 | $105,000 | 9 | $108,743 | $22,572 | $78,109 |
| 2022 | $1,595,924 | $-108,215 | $129,111 | $95,000 | 15 | $97,388 | $10,653 | $80,876 |
| 2021 | $1,833,250 | $14,626 | $110,286 | $95,000 | 19 | $97,955 | $11,276 | $94,727 |
| 2020 | $1,928,910 | $1,997,805 | $68,895 | $62,500 | 12 | — | $3,375 | $32,161 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chair 4 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include hunger relief, childhood diabetes care, wildlife rehabilitation, education, support for naval special warfare service members and their families, and foster children.
For example, The Conscious Alliance describes itself as a national hunger relief organization supporting communities in crisis, and Feeding San Diego says it connects people facing hunger with nutritious meals. Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center describes its work as rehabilitating and releasing orphaned and injured wildlife. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $110,450 through 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $37,225, with a median of $6,250.
The largest listed grants were $37,225 to The Conscious Alliance, $13,000 to Feeding San Diego, $11,225 to Children’s Diabetes Foundation, and $9,750 to Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Other listed recipients included The Brent Shapiro Foundation for Drug Prevention ($7,500), West Hollywood Sheriff’s Foundation ($7,000), Midland School ($6,250), Navy SEAL Foundation ($5,000), and Rady Children’s Hospital Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christina Anderson as chair and director; Robert Theiler as president; Thomas Raisbeck as secretary, treasurer, and vice president; and Camille MacMillan, Alexis MacMillan, James MacMillan, Andrew Anderson, and Steve Ponce as directors.
Chair 4 Foundation is led by Robert Theiler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Theiler
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Anderson
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Macmillan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Camille Macmillan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Macmillan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Ponce
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Raisbeck
Secretary, Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chair 4 Foundation
How much does Chair 4 Foundation give each year?
Chair 4 Foundation gave $110K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 9 grants.
What is Chair 4 Foundation's typical grant size?
Chair 4 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $8,496, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chair 4 Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Chair 4 Foundation give grants?
Chair 4 Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (37%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Chair 4 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Chair 4 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chair 4 Foundation's largest grantees?
Chair 4 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Conscious Alliance ($37,225), Feeding San Diego ($13,000) and Children's Diabetes Foundation ($11,225), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chair 4 Foundation?
Chair 4 Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chair 4 Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include hunger relief, childhood diabetes care, wildlife rehabilitation, education, support for naval special warfare service members and their families, and foster children. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chair 4 Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chair 4 Foundation's EIN?
Chair 4 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0985183. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Chair 4 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chair 4 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chair-4-foundation-morg_2c64188dc48049f088bca32b37235642
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