Chino Cienega Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 41-2075864
Foundation Overview
Based in Palm Springs, CA, Chino Cienega Foundation has awarded 182 grants totaling $3,642,370 to organizations in Pennsylvania, District of Columbia and 13 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $60,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 36 recipients (22%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 29% in District of Columbia and funding distributed across 16 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within District of Columbia, funding concentrates in Washington (87%), Wasington (13%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 15% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (57%). 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 Chino Cienega Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Service Committee | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2023 |
| George Washington University | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2023 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| A Rocha | $15,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Ashoka | $22,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Fund For Reconciliation And Develop | $2,000 | Riverhead, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Iucn | $19,935 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Earthrights International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Working America | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| New Pennsylvania Project | $20,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Colorado Times Recorder | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fourth Freedom Forum Inc | $10,000 | Goshen, IN, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Youth Action Media | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Cahrity | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Palm Springs | $5,000 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2023 |
| George Washington University | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2023 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| A Rocha | $15,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Ashoka | $22,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Fund For Reconciliation And Develop | $2,000 | Riverhead, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Iucn | $19,935 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2023 |
| Earthrights International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Working America | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| New Pennsylvania Project | $20,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Colorado Times Recorder | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fourth Freedom Forum Inc | $10,000 | Goshen, IN, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Youth Action Media | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Cahrity | 2023 |
| University Of Colorado Foundation | $30,000 | Denver, CO, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Palm Springs | $5,000 | Palm Springs, CA, US | Public Charity | 2023 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2022 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2022 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| A Rocha | $15,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Ashoka | $22,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Iucn | $15,000 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $3,200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Inland Futures Foundation | $12,500 | San Bernardino, CA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Inc | $1,000 | Melrose, MA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Working America | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Peace Appeal Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Environmental Protection Network | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Center For Common Ground | $15,000 | Ladysmith, VA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| New Pennsylvania Project | $20,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Colorado Times Recorder | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gb Youth Media | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $4,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2022 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2022 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| A Rocha | $15,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Ashoka | $22,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Iucn | $15,000 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $3,200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Inland Futures Foundation | $12,500 | San Bernardino, CA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Inc | $1,000 | Melrose, MA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Working America | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Peace Appeal Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Environmental Protection Network | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Center For Common Ground | $15,000 | Ladysmith, VA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| New Pennsylvania Project | $20,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Colorado Times Recorder | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gb Youth Media | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $4,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2022 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2022 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| A Rocha | $15,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Ashoka | $22,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Iucn | $15,000 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $3,200 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Inland Futures Foundation | $12,500 | San Bernardino, CA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Inc | $1,000 | Melrose, MA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2022 |
| Working America | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Peace Appeal Foundation | $5,000 | Charlottesville, VA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Environmental Protection Network | $15,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Center For Common Ground | $15,000 | Ladysmith, VA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| New Pennsylvania Project | $20,000 | West Chester, PA, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Colorado Times Recorder | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Gb Youth Media | $10,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| Doctors Wo Borders | $4,000 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| World Central Kitchen | $4,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2022 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2021 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2021 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $60,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| A Rocha | $25,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| Ashoka | $22,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| Fund For Reconciliation And Develop | $1,000 | Riverhead, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| Earthrights International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2021 |
| Filmmakers Collaborative Inc | $1,000 | Melrose, MA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2021 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2020 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2020 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $20,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| A Rocha | $25,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Gandhi Brigade | $5,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Ashoka | $12,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Fund For Reconciliation And Develop | $2,000 | Riverhead, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Family Of Friends | $22,500 | Gresham, OR, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $1,600 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2020 |
| Inland Futures Foundation | $12,500 | San Bernardino, CA, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| Rtc Impact Fund | $15,000 | Boulder, CO, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| Tides Foundation | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Public Charity | 2020 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $60,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2018 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2018 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| A Rocha | $30,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| War Legacies Project | $50,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Ashoka | $14,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Cheer | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | General Fund | 2018 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $25,000 | Seattle, WA, US | University Cambodia Grant | 2018 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Cambodia Documentation Center | $2,000 | Phnom Penh, N/A, CB | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Family Of Friends | $7,500 | Gresham, OR, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2018 |
| Earthrights International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2018 |
| Southeast Asia Development Program | $10,000 | Minneapolis, MN, US | General Support | 2018 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2017 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2017 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $16,500 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| A Rocha | $27,000 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| War Legacies Project | $25,000 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Ashoka | $24,500 | Arlington, VA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Pace E Bene Inc | $15,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Cheer | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | General Fund | 2017 |
| Vietnamese Nom Preservation Foundat | $20,000 | Cary, NC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $26,000 | Seattle, WA, US | University Cambodia Grant | 2017 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $18,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Vietnam Veterans Peace Initiative | $5,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Fund For Reconciliation And Develop | $10,000 | Riverhead, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Iucn | $5,000 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Peace Direct | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Cambodia Documentation Center | $2,000 | Phnom Penh, N/A, CB | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| City Of Gresham | $15,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| East-west Management Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2017 |
| Earthrights International | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity | 2017 |
| American Friends Service Committee | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Public Charity Myanmar Grant | 2016 |
| George Washington University | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | University General Fund | 2016 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | $23,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| A Rocha | $26,200 | Fredricksburg, TX, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| War Legacies Project | $47,100 | Chester, VT, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Gandhi Brigade | $15,000 | Silver Spring, MD, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Pace E Bene Inc | $25,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Cheer | $2,000 | Culver City, CA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Vietnamese Nom Preservation Foundat | $15,000 | Cary, NC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| University Of Washington Foundation | $10,000 | Seattle, WA, US | University Cambodia Grant | 2016 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Vietnam Veterans Peace Initiative | $2,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Iucn | $5,000 | Wasington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Peace Direct | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Cambodia Documentation Center | $2,000 | Phnom Penh, N/A, CB | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| City Of Gresham | $10,000 | Gresham, OR, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| East-west Management Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Neo Philanthropy | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | Public Charity General Fund | 2016 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | Public Charity Educational Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Chino Cienega Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 41-2075864 |
| Website | http://chinofound.org |
| Address | 901 N PALM CANYON DR STE 200 Palm Springs, CA 92262-4451 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Chino Cienega Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Stephen C Nichols |
|---|---|
| Sect&treas | Sarah J Benson |
| Vice President | Robert M Wolcott |
| Director | Chet Tchozewski |
| Director | June Taylor |
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