The Unbroken Chain Foundation
To generate support for, and public awareness of, groups and individuals that bring hope and inspiration to communities where great need exists, and to create partnerships of people working together for a common good, especially in such areas as health, art,education and environment. The foundation's purpose is to provide, for the public benefit, the opportunity for people to experience and participate in various activities which will highlight, among other things, health, art,education and environment. The foundation's activities will include the sponsorship of events promoting awareness and participation in health, arts, education and the environment. These events will be designed to stimulate the interests of people who might not otherwise be exposed or have the opportunities to engage in these activities.
The Unbroken Chain Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $6,179
- -50.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,211
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Unbroken Chain Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bay Area Women's & Children's Center San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $29,033 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science Petaluma, CA | General Operating Support | $9,678 |
| Save the Redwoods League San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $9,678 |
| West Marin Fund Point Reyes Station, CA | General Operating Support | $9,678 |
| Seeds of Learning Sonoma, CA | General Operating Support | $9,678 |
| The Okinawa Memories Initiative Santa Cruz, CA | General Operating Support | $9,677 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,179 | — | $4,211 | — | — |
| 2023 | $12,590 | — | $6,373 | — | — |
| 2022 | $18,563 | — | $83,535 | $77,422 | 6 |
| 2021 | $101,773 | $650 | $6,723 | — | — |
| 2020 | $107,821 | $1,795 | $7,865 | — | — |
About The Unbroken Chain Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Unbroken Chain Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Corte Madera, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Unbroken Chain Foundation is led by Clare Henjum, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clare Henjum
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Lesh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Martin
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Henjum
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Alexander Jarvey (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bruce Burman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Cydney A. Tune (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jc Juanis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Culhane (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Roseanna Lourdeaux (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Unbroken Chain Foundation
How large is The Unbroken Chain Foundation?
The Unbroken Chain Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Unbroken Chain Foundation?
The Unbroken Chain Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Corte Madera, CA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Unbroken Chain Foundation operate?
The Unbroken Chain Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Unbroken Chain Foundation's EIN?
The Unbroken Chain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3283387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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