The Chandler Foundation Inc
The Chandler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its website describes work with governments to build cultures of integrity and trust; its 2025 grants also went to charitable organizations including churches, health-related organizations, and a foundation.
The Chandler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Chandler Foundation Inc gave $259K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Indiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $258,850
- +17.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,381
- +23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $4,432,318
- +13.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Chandler Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 750 Park Avenue 24N, Atlanta, GA 30326
Website: https://chandlerfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Chandler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ebenezer Brazilian Church ($120K). Together the top 10 received $249K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 97 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana (46%), Georgia (23%), Delaware (17%), Ohio (8%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Chandler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $308K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $259K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ebenezer Brazilian Church Brazil, IN | General Fund | $120,000 |
| Grace for All Wilmington, DE | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $20,000 |
| Magical Moments Pickerington, OH | General Fund | $20,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Reflections Ministries Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Hinri Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Atlanta, GA | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge, GA | General Fund | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,432,318 | $823,840 | $294,882 | $258,850 | 18 | $258,850 | $627,808 | $264,288 |
| 2024 | $3,903,360 | $-3,728 | $262,884 | $220,850 | 19 | $220,850 | $59,442 | $276,614 |
| 2023 | $4,169,972 | $94,572 | $338,538 | $308,000 | 23 | $308,000 | $64,034 | $244,400 |
| 2022 | $4,373,938 | $229,715 | $238,161 | $203,850 | 16 | $203,850 | $91,325 | $263,959 |
| 2021 | $4,382,384 | $295,214 | $245,803 | $215,200 | 21 | — | $64,611 | $253,289 |
| 2020 | $4,293,431 | $101,365 | $188,577 | $151,800 | 19 | — | $54,023 | $224,420 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Chandler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $264K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s stated mission is “to build strong and prosperous nations through partnering with national leaders on cultures of integrity programs.” Its website describes supporting government leaders with reform commitments, National Integrity Reports and National Action Plans, as well as integrity-related tools and knowledge products.
Its 2025 grants included support for religious organizations and organizations working in health and recreation. HINRI describes its own mission as bringing servant leadership, compassion, and innovation to difficult health challenges. Camp Twin Lakes describes providing year-round recreational and educational programs for campers facing serious illness, disabilities, and other challenges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $258,850. Awards ranged from $350 to $120,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest reported grants included $120,000 to Ebenezer Brazilian Church in Brazil, Indiana; $45,000 to Grace for All in Wilmington, Delaware; and $20,000 each to Georgia Tech Foundation, Peachtree Presbyterian Church, and Magical Moments.
The foundation’s 2024 filing reported 19 grants totaling $220,850; its 2023 filing reported 23 grants totaling $308,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists A Russell Chandler III as Member/Director, and Christina M Broxterman, Ashley E Chandler, Morgan A Chandler, Whitney R Chandler, Patricia Walker, and Larry Powell as directors.
The Chandler Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
A Russell Chandler III
Member & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ashley E Chandler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Morgan A Chandler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patricia Walker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Whitney R Chandler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christina M Broxterman
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Larry Powell
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gearl Spicer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Maria Planes Chandler (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Chandler Foundation Inc
How much does The Chandler Foundation Inc give each year?
The Chandler Foundation Inc gave $259K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $221K across 19 grants.
What is The Chandler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Chandler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $14,381, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Chandler Foundation Inc give grants?
The Chandler Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (23%) and Delaware (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (9 grants).
Does The Chandler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Chandler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Chandler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Chandler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ebenezer Brazilian Church ($120,000), Grace for All ($45,000) and Georgia Tech Foundation Inc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Chandler Foundation Inc?
The Chandler Foundation Inc reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $264K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Chandler Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to build strong and prosperous nations through partnering with national leaders on cultures of integrity programs.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Chandler Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Chandler Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Chandler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1672017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Chandler 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Chandler Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-chandler-foundation-inc-morg_ed583c086b034724be981b20ea44dbea
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