2026 Foundation Donor Roll
Since January 2, 2026
Foundation Endowment
Srimati Asha Kavita Chandan
Anita Chandan
Dr. Sameer Arjan Chandan
Foundation Ambassadors ($10,000 - $25,000)
William (Bill) and Penny Ferguson
Foundation Benefactors ($1,000 - $9,999)
Carnegie Corporation
Dan and Allisyn Cashdan
Gregg Gerken
Jeanne Donofrio and Deborah Meyers
Nicholas Morshed
Loren Ostrow
Stella Pappas
Michael and Ellen Patashnick
Mithun and Nikita Vora
Robert E. White​
Friends of the Foundation (- $999)
Arnav Ahluwalia
Mona Andrews
Dr. Anne Chapas
Dr. Marc Cohen and Karey Kessler
Mark Curley
Sean Devers and Sara Patashnick
James "Jim" Finch
Aditya Ganti
Michael and Karen Isenberg
Nicholas Kester
Stephanie King
Justin Kono
Murray Mackinnon
Dr. Andrew "Drew" Macgregor
Brandon Odenheimer
Jonathan O'Kane
Alan Patashnick
Andrew Patashnick and Brooke Madden
Natasha Perry
Elizabeth Ptacek
Carrick Sears
Robert C. Shmalo
Jay Trivedi
Richard Vander Meer
Dr. Julian Yeo
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We recognize that philanthropic commitment reflects deeply personal values and priorities. The Chandan Foundation welcomes contributions from all who wish to support our work in education, health, infrastructure, and economic development—investments that create lasting change in communities and individual lives.
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All contributions made from January 2, 2026 through November 30, 2026 will be permanently acknowledged as Founding Gifts on the Foundation website and in related materials.
Acknowledgement Levels for 2026 Founding Gifts
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Friends (– $999)
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Benefactors ($1,000 – $9,999)
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Ambassadors ($10,000 – $24,999)
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Please contact us for information about making a contribution by check, through a donor-advised fund, or for philanthropic commitments of $25,000 or more.
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The minimum donation when using the online portal is $25. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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The Chandan Foundation, Inc. is a United States-based nonprofit corporation organized under New York State law and registered with the New York Attorney General's Charities Bureau. The Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible as charitable donations to the extent permitted by law.