A Chancefund Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-2020998
Foundation Overview
Based in Bethesda, MD, A Chancefund Inc has awarded 143 grants totaling $1,707,578 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 23 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
78% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (75%), Brooklyn (23%), Bronx (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 443% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (37%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into A Chancefund Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy For Teachers | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Master Class Related To The "Built Environment" | 2024 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Greenway Initiative | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Center For Family Life In Sunset Park | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Chinese-american Planning Council Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Brooklyn Community Services | 2024 |
| David M Schwarz Architects Charitable Foundation Inc | $100,000 | Bethesda, MD, US | Support Of Grant-making Activities - Yale University | 2024 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $15,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Student Exchange Program | 2024 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Promote And Educate On Gun Safety | 2024 |
| Food Education Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of Cas Incorporated | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Culinary Training | 2024 |
| Joyful Occasions | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Make The Road New York | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Manhattan Choral Ensemble Inc | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Mexican Coalition For The Empowerment Of Youth And Families Inc | $2,000 | Bronx, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Professional Learning Programs For Students And Teachers | 2024 |
| New York Legal Assistance Group Incorporated | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Project Nadiya Incorporated | $10,000 | Montague, MA, US | Support For Ukrainian Children And Families Dealing With Trauma, Grief And Loss | 2024 |
| Ps31 Brooklyn Parent Teacher Association Inc | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| Street Grace Inc | $1,000 | Norcross, GA, US | General Operating Support | 2024 |
| The Pogil Project | $15,000 | Lancaster, PA, US | Developing Ap Environmental Science Curricular Materials Emphasizing The Built And Natural Environments | 2024 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2023 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Greenway Initiative | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Center For Family Life In Sunset Park | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2023 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Travel Abroad Program | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Promote And Educate On Gun Safety | 2023 |
| Food Education Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Cas Incorporated | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2023 |
| Glbtq Legal Advocates & Defenders Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Culinary Training | 2023 |
| Make The Road New York | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Mexican Coalition For The Empowerment Of Youth And Families Inc | $1,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Professional Learning Programs For Students And Teachers | 2023 |
| Project Nadiya Incorporated | $5,000 | Montague, MA, US | Support Ukrainian Children And Adults Dealing With Trauma, Greif And Loss | 2023 |
| Ps31 Brooklyn Parent Teacher Association Inc | $1,200 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Securing Americas Future Energy Foundation | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Of The Commission On Autonomous Vehicle Testing And Safety | 2023 |
| The Door | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| The Gendercool Project | $10,000 | Highland Park, IL, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2023 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Centerline Liberties | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote And Educate On Peace And Social Justice | 2022 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | $17,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Travel Abroad Program | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Promote And Educate On Gun Safety | 2022 |
| Food Education Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cas Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| National Abortion Federationnational Abortion Hotline | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Abortion Patients | 2022 |
| Peace Development Fund | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | To Promote And Educate On Peace And Social Justice | 2022 |
| Sugar Hill Children's Museum Of Art & Storytelling | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Qhealth, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| The Door | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Centerline Liberties | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote And Educate On Peace And Social Justice | 2022 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | $17,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Travel Abroad Program | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Promote And Educate On Gun Safety | 2022 |
| Food Education Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cas Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| National Abortion Federationnational Abortion Hotline | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Abortion Patients | 2022 |
| Peace Development Fund | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | To Promote And Educate On Peace And Social Justice | 2022 |
| Sugar Hill Children's Museum Of Art & Storytelling | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Qhealth, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| The Door | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund | $13,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Centerline Liberties | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Promote And Educate On Peace And Social Justice | 2022 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | $17,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Travel Abroad Program | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Promote And Educate On Gun Safety | 2022 |
| Food Education Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| Friends Of Cas Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2022 |
| National Abortion Federationnational Abortion Hotline | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | To Support Abortion Patients | 2022 |
| Peace Development Fund | $10,000 | Amherst, MA, US | To Promote And Educate On Peace And Social Justice | 2022 |
| Sugar Hill Children's Museum Of Art & Storytelling | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Qhealth, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| The Door | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2022 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Greenway Initiative | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2021 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2021 |
| Food Education Fund | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2021 |
| Friends Of Cas Inc | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2021 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Culinary Training | 2021 |
| Ioby (bed-stuy Strong Mutual Aid Community Fund) | $3,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2021 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Professional Learning Programs For Teachers | 2021 |
| Rethink Food Nyc Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2021 |
| Securing America's Future Energy (safe) | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Support Of The Commission On Autonomous Vehicle Testing And Safety | 2021 |
| Slow Food Usa | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2021 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Inc | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2021 |
| The Door | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2021 |
| Arab-american Family Support Center | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| Breakthrough New York | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2020 |
| Chinese-american Planning Council (cpc) | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| Emma's Torch Ltd | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2020 |
| Essex Street Academy Parents Association | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | To Support Travel Abroad Program | 2020 |
| Food Education Fund | $12,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2020 |
| Friends Of Cas Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2020 |
| Givedirectly Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| Glsen Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Safe And Inclusive Schools | 2020 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | $8,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Culinary Training | 2020 |
| Ioby (bed-stuy Strong Mutual Aid Community Fund) | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| Mixteca Organization Inc | $1,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| Museum Of The City Of New York | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support Professional Learning Programs For Teachers | 2020 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| St John's College | $28,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | To Provide Educational Support | 2020 |
| Sugar Hill Children's Museum Of Art & Storytelling | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| The Campaign Against Hunger Inc | $5,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| The Door | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2020 |
| Breakthrough New York | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Community Action School | $1,378 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfarehealth, Education. Welfare | 2018 |
| Food Education Fund (food And Finance High School) | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Freshfarm | $3,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Glsen Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education. Welfare | 2018 |
| Greenwich Village Youth Council | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Physicians For Reproductive Health Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Securing America's Future Energy | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| World Central Kitchen | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Yale University | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2018 |
| Breakthrough New York | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Dm Schwarz Architects Charitable Foundation Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Glsen Inc | $40,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education. Welfare | 2017 |
| Greenwich Village Youth Council | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen Ltd | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Physicians For Reproductive Health Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Save The Chimps Inc | $20,000 | Fort Pierce, FL, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| The Center | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| University Of Notre Dame - Fiona & Friends Fund | $1,000 | Notre Dame, IN, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| West Side Campaign Against Hunger | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| World Central Kitchen | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Yale University | $100,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Youth Orchestra Of The Americas | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2017 |
| Covenant House | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2016 |
| Food Education Fund (food And Finance High School) | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2016 |
| Glsen Inc | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education. Welfare | 2016 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2016 |
| Youth Orchestra Of The Americas | $10,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Health, Education, Welfare | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-2020998 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 8601 GEORGIA AVENUE 1001 Silver Spring, MD 20910-0000 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee A Chancefund Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director, President, Treasurer | David M Schwarz |
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| Director, Secretary | Victoria Foster |
| Director | Noah Foster |
| Director | Jonah Miller |
| Director | Rebecca Miller |
Forms 990-PF
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