Private foundation · Las Vegas, NV

Chami Family Foundation

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Typical grant size
$3K $10K $25K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
24
Repeat grantees
16
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesNone
ContactSandra Poiser · 7142835800
MaterialsNo specific requirements.
RestrictionsNone

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

George Chami
Director
Marcia Chami
Director
George Albert Chami II
Director
Sandra Poiser
Director
Mardah Chami
Director

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
28.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'17
'18
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
115
Total grants awarded
$2.0M
Total amount
$17K
Average grant
$225K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$220K
8 grants
2023
$105K
6 grants
2022
$192K
9 grants
2021
$193K
11 grants
2020
$175K
14 grants
2019
$168K
9 grants
2018
$89K
8 grants
2017
$298K
9 grants
2016
$246K
20 grants
2015
$148K
12 grants
2014
$160K
9 grants

Top recipients

4 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$365K
6 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$275K
Keep Memory Alive
3 grants · OH
$217K
3 grants · MA · ✓ Exact match
$210K
7 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$114K
5 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$110K
3 grants · NV · ✓ Exact match
$72K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
9 grants · FL
$67K
5 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$57K
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center
3 grants · CA
$52K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Keep Memory Alive
Medical research
OH · TY 2024
$100K
Camer Rand Fund Inc
Medical support
MA · TY 2024
$70K
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center
University research support
CA · TY 2024
$25K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Kids with cancer support
FL · TY 2024
$10K
Make a Wish Foundation
For most good
NV · TY 2024
$10K
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
Provide burn prevention education and support for burn survivors
CA · TY 2024
$2K
Syrian American Medical Society
Medical relief in Syria
DC · TY 2024
$2K
Discovery Children's Museum
Children's education
NV · TY 2024
$1K
Camer Rand Fund Inc
Medical support
MA · TY 2023
$70K
UCLA Foundation
University education support
CA · TY 2023
$15K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Kids with cancer support
FL · TY 2023
$10K
Syrian American Medical Society
Medical relief in Syria
DC · TY 2023
$5K
Pickleberry Pie Inc
Disabed children
PA · TY 2023
$3K
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center
University research support
CA · TY 2023
$2K
Camer Rand Fund Inc
Medical support
MA · TY 2022
$70K
Keep Memory Alive
Medical research
OH · TY 2022
$62K
The Shaquille O'neal Foundation
Helping underserved youth
MA · TY 2022
$20K
UCLA Foundation
University education support
CA · TY 2022
$15K
Make a Wish Foundation
For most good
NV · TY 2022
$10K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Kids with cancer support
FL · TY 2022
$5K
Syrian American Medical Society
Medical relief in Syria
DC · TY 2022
$5K
Pickleberry Pie Inc
Disabed children
PA · TY 2022
$3K
Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation
Provide burn prevention education and support for burn survivors
CA · TY 2022
$2K
Keep Memory Alive
Medical research
OH · TY 2021
$55K
Dedham Health Foundation
Medical support
MA · TY 2021
$50K
UCLA Foundation
University education support
CA · TY 2021
$25K
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical researchMedical researchMedical Research
OH · TY 2021
$15K
Make a Wish Foundation
For most good
NV · TY 2021
$10K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Kids with cancer support
FL · TY 2021
$10K
Loyola Marymount University
University education support
CA · TY 2021
$10K
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Medical support
CA · TY 2021
$10K
Syrian American Medical Society
Medical relief in Syria
DC · TY 2021
$5K
Pickleberry Pie Inc
Disabed children
PA · TY 2021
$3K
Fulfillment Fund
Medical support
CA · TY 2021
$500
Dedham Health Foundation
Medical support
MA · TY 2020
$50K
UCLA Foundation
University education support
CA · TY 2020
$40K
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Medical support
CA · TY 2020
$25K
Memorial Medical Center Foundation
For most good
CA · TY 2020
$15K
Claremont Mckenna College
College education support
CA · TY 2020
$10K
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Kids with cancer support
FL · TY 2020
$10K
Loyola Marymount University
University education support
CA · TY 2020
$5K
The Folded Flag Foundation
Scholarship
NV · TY 2020
$5K
Make a Wish Foundation
For most good
NV · TY 2020
$5K
Syrian American Medical Society
Medical relief in Syria
DC · TY 2020
$5K
Social & Economic Action for Lebanon
For most GoodFor most good
NY · TY 2020
$3K
Pickleberry Pie Inc
Disabed children
PA · TY 2020
$2K
Fulfillment Fund
Medical support
CA · TY 2020
$500
Alisa Ann Ruch California Burn Foundation
Provide burn prevention education and support for burn survivors
CA · TY 2020
$-1,000
Dedham Health Foundation
Medical support
MA · TY 2019
$75K
Cedars-sinai Medical Center
Medical support
CA · TY 2019
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.