The B&D Chambers Family Foundation
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Nebraska and several other states.
Key facts about The B&D Chambers Family Foundation
In short: The B&D Chambers Family Foundation gave $113K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Nebraska. 58% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 87-4119232
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $9,417
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $1,529,739
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$113K
+54.8% YoY
Grant Count
12
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+16.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The B&D Chambers Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is The B&D Chambers Family Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 88% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 147% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose work, as described by the organizations themselves, includes supporting families of children battling cancer (Angels Among Us), providing emergency food assistance in southeast Nebraska (Food Bank of Lincoln), and equipping Christian leaders (Equipping Leaders International). WayForward Adventures describes its mission as catalyzing transformative Christ-centered experiences.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $113,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $73,500, with a median grant of $3,000. Its largest reported grants included $73,500 to Grace Chapel, $6,500 to Lied Center, $6,000 to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and $5,000 each to Angels Among Us and the University of Virginia. The stated purpose for each of these grants was general charitable purpose.
Other 2025 grants included $3,000 each to Food Bank of Lincoln and WayForward Adventures, $3,000 to Westminister Pre-School, $2,500 each to Equipping Leaders International and Linked 2 Literacy, $2,000 to St Paul UMC, and $1,000 to Sheridan Elementary.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Nebraska, 4% to Virginia, 3% to Colorado, and 2% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2022) to $113K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $113K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Grace Chapel ($74K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 27 (93%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Chapel Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $73,500 |
| Lied Center Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $6,500 |
| University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Angels Among US Omaha, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Lincoln Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Wayforward Adventures Del Norte, CO | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Westminister Pre-School Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
| Equipping Leaders International St Augustine, FL | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
| Linked 2 Literacy Lincoln, NE | General Charitable Purpose | $2,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,529,739 | $150,582 | $122,528 | $113,000 (12 grants) |
| 2024 | $1,503,143 | $126,268 | $82,381 | $73,000 (9 grants) |
| 2023 | $1,458,586 | $64,663 | $69,488 | $60,000 (3 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,529,739 | $1,503,143 | $1,458,586 |
| Revenue | $150,582 | $126,268 | $64,663 |
| Expenses | $122,528 | $82,381 | $69,488 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $114,125 | $74,097 | $61,562 |
| Net Investment Income | $142,179 | $117,984 | $56,737 |
| Distributable Amount | $77,515 | $76,009 | $70,986 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew Chambers as president/treasurer, Elizabeth Chambers as secretary, and Adam DeSilva as director.
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation is led by Andrew Chambers, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Chambers
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Desilva
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Chambers
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 2255 Van Dorn St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Phone: (817) 980-1324
Frequently asked questions about The B&D Chambers Family Foundation
How much does The B&D Chambers Family Foundation give each year?
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation gave $113K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 9 grants.
What is The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,417, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The B&D Chambers Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does The B&D Chambers Family Foundation give grants?
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lincoln, NE (8 grants).
Does The B&D Chambers Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Grace Chapel ($73,500), Lied Center ($6,500) and University of Nebraska-Lincoln ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The B&D Chambers Family Foundation?
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The B&D Chambers Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The B&D Chambers Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's EIN?
The B&D Chambers Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4119232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The B&D Chambers Family 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 September 2026.
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