Chambers Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker EUGENE, OR EIN: 93-1266648 Website

The Chambers Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1999 and based in Eugene, Oregon. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a family foundation with volunteer leadership and no paid staff. The foundation manages substantial assets and distributes grants to support charitable causes across multiple states.

Key facts about Chambers Family Foundation

EIN: 93-1266648
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $1,070,043
Grants made (2024): 104
Average grant: $10,289
Median grant: $5,000
Total assets: $17,671,215
Primary geography: Oregon (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
How to apply: Applicants must submit:. Completed grant application form.

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Chambers Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Chambers Family Foundation's 104 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (93%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (52 grants), Corvallis, OR (9 grants), Springfield, OR (7 grants) and Pleasant Hill, OR (6 grants). 21% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$17.7M

+0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

-4.2% YoY

Grant Count

104

+3.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-6.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chambers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to give primarily to support and further the arts, education, medical health, and human needs in Lane, Benton, and Deschutes counties in Oregon.

Grantmaking

Applicants must submit:

Grant Range

$5,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Lane, Benton, and Deschutes counties in Oregon. However, it also extends funding to cities in Pennsylvania and Washington, including Philadelphia and Seattle, as well as other Oregon cities such as Albany and Bend.

Grant Distribution by State

Oregon $1.0M (93%)

Pennsylvania $68K (6%)

Washington $2K (0%)

Share of all 104 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Oregon Pennsylvania Washington

Cities

EugeneBendCorvallisSpringfieldPleasant HillPortlandCottage GroveCoburgFlorencePhiladelphiaSalemAlbanyDexterJunction CityLa PineMapletonSpringfirldVancouverAdair VillageCheshire

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (2024):

Total assets: $17.7 million
Total revenues: $1,416,513
Total expenses: $1,397,212
Investment income and dividends: $640,631
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $775,882

Assets & Revenue (2023):

Total assets: $17.7 million
Total revenues: $1.84 million
Total expenses: $1.38 million
Investment income and dividends: $602,525

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$17,671,215	$17,652,544	$17,195,364
Revenue	$1,416,513	$1,837,572	$1,669,882
Expenses	$1,397,212	$1,376,529	$1,534,636
Qualifying Distributions	$1,087,369	$1,129,948	$1,244,952
Net Investment Income	$1,134,255	$1,607,040	$1,425,300
Distributable Amount	$1,174,821	$1,081,947	$1,131,310

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

208 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Chambers Family Foundation

Foundation

Chambers Family Foundation Grant

CHAMBERS FAMILY FOUNDATION

Amount

Up to US $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Ymca Eugene Family ($305,500), The Lenfest Institure for Journalism ($50,000), Every Child Lane County ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
YMCA EUGENE FAMILY EUGENE, OR	NEW Y CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT-$300,000, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT $5,500	$305,500
THE LENFEST INSTITURE FOR JOURNALISM PHILADELPHIA, PA	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR NEW LOCAL ON-LINE MEDIA COMPANY - LOOKOUT EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD.	$50,000
EVERY CHILD LANE COUNTY EUGENE, OR	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$40,000
O'HARA CATHOLIC SCHOOL EUGENE, OR	SUPPORT OF SECURITY UPGRADES	$33,500
EUGENE SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC EUGENE, OR	SUPPORT FOR THE FREE OUTDOOR SUMMER CONCERT AT THE CUTHBERT AMPHITHEATER IN JULY 21, 2024.	$30,000
RELIEF NURSERY INC EUGENE, OR	SPECIAL EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH & THERAPEUTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM SUPPORT.	$30,000
SACRED HEART PEACEHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION EUGENE, OR	NEUROSCIENCE PROGRAM SUPPORT- TO ESTABLISH A TELESTROKE NETWORK ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE TIMELY CARE TO RURAL PATIENTS IN EMERGENT SITUATIONS.	$30,000
CASA OF LANE COUNTY SPRINGFIELD, OR	SUPPORT OF THE DEEPENING OUR ROOTS INITIATIVE FOCUSING ON STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS, EXPANDING OUTREACH, AND INCREASING VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT.	$20,000
VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE CLINIC SPRINGFIELD, OR	OPERATIONAL SUPPORT.	$20,000
OPERATION WARM PHILADELPHIA, PA	SUPPORT TO PROVIDE LANE COUNTY CHILDREN WITH A NEW COAT OR NEW PAIR OF SHOES.	$18,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by three volunteer trustees:

Silva Chambers - Trustee (5 hours per week)
Julia Stiltner - Trustee (2 hours per week)
Kendra Goldberg - Trustee (2 hours per week)

All trustees serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SILVA CHAMBERS	TRUSTEE	5	—
JULIA STILTNER	TRUSTEE	2	—
KENDRA GOLDBERG	TRUSTEE	2	—

Contact Information

Address: 800 Willamette Street, Suite 750, Eugene, OR 97401-2904
Phone: 541-484-2419
Website: www.chambersfamilyfoundation.com
Email: admin@chambersfamilyfoundation.com
EIN: 93-1266648

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chambers Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to give primarily to support and further the arts, education, medical health, and human needs in Lane, Benton, and Deschutes counties in Oregon.

How do I apply for a grant from Chambers Family Foundation?

**Grant Activity & Patterns:** • Annual giving: approximately $1.1 million • Number of grants: 96-104 grants annually • Median grant size: $5,000 • Grant range: $250 to $306,000 • Giving rate: approximately 6% of assets **Recent Grants (2024):** • Eugene Family YMCA: $305,500 (New Y Capital Campaign Support and General Operating Support) • Every Child Lane County: $40,000 (General Operating Support) • Relief Nursery: $30,000 (Special Education and Mental Health & Therapeutic Early Childhood Pro…

Where does Chambers Family Foundation make grants?

What size grants does Chambers Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Chambers Family Foundation awarded 104 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Chambers Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chambers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.