Chais is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CANBY, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$20K
+121.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1K
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$601
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chais reported a distributable amount of $583 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Chais
Based on IRS filings
Chais is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CANBY, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $20K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $20,236 | $9,144 | $8,777 |
| Revenue | $24,091 | $11,550 | $8,825 |
| Expenses | $12,969 | $11,183 | $48 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,594 | $6,273 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $583 | $565 | $33 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grindstone Ministries EIN 84-2335 ($702), Woof Project EIN 27-1349904 ($500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grindstone Ministries EIN 84-2335 Spiro, OK | Hurricane Helene relief work | $702 |
| Woof Project EIN 27-1349904 Vancouver, WA | To provide K9 adoption fee to assist victims of sexual trafficking | $500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Jensen Huffman | President | 5 | — |
| Annelisa Smith | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul C Woods | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Sarah Baughn | Director | 5 | — |
| Kelli Doolittle | Director | 5 | — |
| Sarah Aeschliman | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chais?
Chais is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in CANBY, OR. It holds $20K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chais?
As of 2024, Chais holds $20K in total assets with $24K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1K in 2024.
Where does Chais operate?
Chais has awarded grants in Oklahoma, Washington.
What size grants does Chais award?
In 2024, Chais awarded 2 grants totaling $1K — an average of about $601 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Chais required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chais reported a distributable amount of $583 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Chais's EIN?
Chais's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3756912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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