Chambers Family Foundation
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.
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.
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
How to Apply
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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
States
Cities
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
| 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
103 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Chambers Family Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Every Child Lane County ($40,000), Eugene Symphony Association Inc ($30,000), Casa of Lane County ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INSTABALLET EUGENE, OR | SUPPORT TO EXPAND THEIR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN 2024 -2025. | $5,000 |
| ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM EUGENE, OR | MUSEUMS FOR ALL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| ALS ASSOCIATION CHAPTER OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON PORTLAND, OR | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE ALS INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM IN LANE AND BENTON COUNTIES. | $7,000 |
| ANGEL HAIR FOUNDATION EUGENE, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500 |
| ARC OF LANE COUNTY SPRINGFIELD, OR | THE ARC PARK PLAYGROUND SUPPORT OF PHASE 3 | $5,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF CORVALLIS CORVALLIS, OR | OPERATION SCHOOL BELL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF EUGENE EUGENE, OR | FAMILY FOOD PANTRIES PROGRAM SUPPORT. | $7,500 |
| BETHEL EDUCATION FOUNDATION EUGENE, OR | ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM SUPPORT - PROVIDING 3RD GRADE STUDENTS ART IN THE CLASSROOM. | $2,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CORVALLIS CORVALLIS, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF BEND BEND, OR | FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE CLUB'S SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID PROGRAM. | $5,000 |
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?
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.
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.
What is Chambers Family Foundation's EIN?
Chambers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1266648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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