James B Chambers Memorial
The James B. Chambers Memorial Foundation is a charitable trust established to enrich the lives and inspire the imagination of children in its service region. Founded in 1924, the Foundation has grown into one of the leading charitable trusts in its area, operating through strategic partnerships with local organizations and nonprofits to fulfill its mission of supporting indigent children.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.0M
+7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$575K
-9.2% YoY
Grant Count
14
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+36.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To encourage and support indigent children's needs in Ohio County, WV and West Alexander, PA through strategically placed charitable resources.
The Foundation focuses on enriching lives, inspiring imagination, strengthening bodies, and building confidence in children. Its work encompasses facilities, structures, and programs designed to have positive impacts on young people and their communities.
Grantmaking
The Foundation regularly awards grants to area organizations and nonprofits. The Foundation maintains an active application process and welcomes inquiries from potential applicants regarding unique situations. The Foundation notes that reviewing the application materials can provide better comprehension of the grant process.
How to Apply
and welcomes inquiries from potential applicants regarding unique situations. The Foundation notes that reviewing the application materials can provide better comprehension of the grant process.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's geographic focus is Ohio County, West Virginia and West Alexander, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,026,454 | $10,295,125 | $10,234,892 |
| Revenue | $1,432,100 | $814,568 | $1,220,471 |
| Expenses | $699,127 | $754,335 | $697,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $606,142 | $678,287 | $613,994 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,344,365 | $738,520 | $1,136,884 |
| Distributable Amount | $660,675 | $609,736 | $606,850 |
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
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHRIS FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $2,650 |
| CHARLIE SAVAGE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | $2,400 |
| JAMES E ALTMEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| EDWARD G SLOANE JR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $2,650 |
| BRIAN E JOSEPH | CHAIRMAN | 2 | $2,650 |
| THOMAS GOMPERS | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | $2,650 |
| HENRY B ALTMEYER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $2,400 |
| MARY POCKL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $2,400 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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