THE DENISE AND DAVID CHASE FAMILY FOUNDATION

Grantmaking Criteria

Principles of Strategic Stewardship

The Denise and David Chase Family Foundation directs private capital toward established and emerging non-profit organizations that foster enduring educational and creative capacity.

Evaluation Approach

Enduring Community Impact

We prioritize institutions capable of building long-term organizational health and community infrastructure rather than temporary initiatives with transient outcomes.

Our evaluation framework emphasizes organizational leadership, youth development depth, and the capacity to sustain educational and cultural access across generations.

Institutional Workflow

The Grant Evaluation Cycle

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Institutional Alignment

Rigorous Due Diligence

Direct Resource Allocation

We assess organization mission, leadership stability, and community resonance to ensure deep alignment with core foundation priorities.

Our board reviews financial stewardship, past program outcomes, and operational capacity for long-term project sustainability.

Grants are disbursed to provide reliable, multi-year scaffolding that directly expands access to educational and cultural programs.

Case Narrative

Sustained Partner Stewardship

In New York, our ongoing backing of ArtsConnection illustrates our commitment to integrating hands-on artistic instruction directly into urban public education environments.

Through sustained institutional funding, ArtsConnection provides students with direct access to professional artists, musical instruments, and structured creative mentorship that shapes lifelong personal development.

Institutional Inquiries & Proposals

We welcome formal communications from eligible non-profit leadership and grant officers seeking long-term funding partnership.