
Learn from Community
Invest in Change
The Chirag Foundation moves resources to community-led organizations striving to achieve racial and wealth equity through advocacy, economic development, and direct-service programs.
Incorporated in 1999, The Chirag Foundation seeks to support individuals, communities and institutions through monetary resources, targeted investments and thought partnership to make meaningful change in today’s society. Since inception, the Foundation has provided organizations with over $5 million in grants.
2024 Snapshot
$44K
Average Gift Size
14
Organizations supported
11
multi-year partnerships
The Foundation is drawn to grant partners that are demographically reflective of the populations they serve, collaborative, and eager to create systemic change. We recognize that each community has its own strengths and needs, and program success or impact must be defined and measured with that in consideration. We hope to partner with institutions and organizations that are embedded within the communities they serve and understand local perspectives of what constitutes meaningful and sustainable change. The Foundation is interested in supporting organizations that are self-reflective and committed to continuous improvement.