FROM THE PRESIDENT

Merle Chambers Fund has spent down its endowment and is closed as of December 31, 2024.

I am immensely proud of the more than $140 million Chambers Fund invested in grant partners and initiatives over the course of 40 years, steadily moving the needle toward long-term structural changes. That said, our funding only mattered because of our partners on the ground, doing the work and creating change. Their knowledge, leadership, care, and commitment have been our motivation. Even though Chambers Initiative and the foundation have sunset, we have great confidence in those we have supported and look forward to their continued success.

Being a part of Colorado’s philanthropic community and journeying with all of you has been the most profound joy of my life. We will have more to say when the wind down is complete but, for now, on behalf of the board, staff, and myself: thank you, thank you, thank you.

With deepest gratitude,
Merle Chambers
President