The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It reported making 15 grants totaling $160,000 in 2024, all to organizations in Alabama.
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc gave $160K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Alabama. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,667
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,900,581
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1001 Rice Mine Rd N, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406-2318
Phone: (205) 903-0181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl ($25K). Together the top 10 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama. Listed recipients were in Tuscaloosa, Northport, Birmingham, Montgomery, and Coker.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2023) to $165K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl Tuscaloosa, AL | Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| Bethel Community Outreach Tuscaloosa, AL | Community Outreach | $15,000 |
| Youth for Christ Tuscaloosa, AL | Religious Outreach | $12,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa Tuscaloosa, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Cooperative Downtown Ministries Birmingham, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Love Inc of Tuscaloosa Northport, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| West Alabama Food Bank Northport, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Urban Ministry Birmingham, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Embrace Alabama Kids Montgomery, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Freedom Farm Inc Tuscaloosa, AL | Community Outreach | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,900,581 | $322,170 | $191,008 | $160,000 | 15 | $160,000 | $191,162 | $79,518 |
| 2023 | $2,769,577 | $458,770 | $184,747 | $153,250 | 15 | $153,250 | $425,273 | $160,910 |
| 2022 | $2,490,567 | $178,028 | $200,632 | $165,000 | 17 | $165,000 | $107,396 | $126,563 |
| 2021 | $2,513,586 | $454,271 | $192,288 | $160,000 | 16 | $160,000 | $186,382 | $159,450 |
| 2020 | $2,263,495 | $-25,468 | $164,979 | $154,730 | 15 | — | $57,217 | $116,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $80K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for community outreach and religious outreach. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported: M-POWER Ministries says it provides opportunities to break the cycle of poverty through education and health; West Alabama Food Bank says it works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in West Alabama; and Cooperative Downtown Ministries says it provides supportive services to homeless adults in the Birmingham area to help break the cycle of homelessness. Urban Ministry describes its mission as addressing human need through Christian mission, while Freedom Farm says it provides guidance, training, care, and shelter to abandoned and at-risk children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $160,000 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Larger grants included $25,000 to Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl, $15,000 to Bethel Community Outreach, and $12,500 to Youth for Christ. Other grants included $10,000 each to Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa, Cooperative Downtown Ministries, Love INC of Tuscaloosa, West Alabama Food Bank, Urban Ministry, Embrace Alabama Kids, Freedom Farm, and M-POWER Ministries; and $7,500 to Mission Increase.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Abbey W. Watkins as chairwoman. Trustees are David M. Chambers, Deanna C. Chambers, Brandon Atkins, Michael A. Chambers, Randy Allen, and Will S. Kelly.
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Abbey W. Atkins, Chairwoman on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abbey W. Atkins
Chairwoman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Brandon Atkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M. Chambers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna C. Chambers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael A. Chambers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will S. Kelly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Abbey W Atkins (Chairwoman).
Frequently asked questions about The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc gave $160K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $153K across 15 grants.
What is The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,667, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tuscaloosa, AL (5 grants), Birmingham, AL (4 grants) and Northport, AL (3 grants).
Does The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (13 grants).
Who are The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tuscaloosa Community Soup Bowl ($25,000), Bethel Community Outreach ($15,000) and Youth for Christ ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc?
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $80K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for community outreach and religious outreach. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0016359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Chambers Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-chambers-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_b6c8a88d8e394997b52fc7588c4234d2
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