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American Chai Trust is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1964. The principal officer is Perlman & Perlman. It holds total assets of $613K. Annual income is reported at $154K. Total assets have decreased from $1.1M in 2011 to $608K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. Grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey. According to available records, American Chai Trust has made 97 grants totaling $368K, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $77K and $122K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $122K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $12K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and New Jersey and North Carolina. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 24 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
Expenses: $137K
Grants to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 97 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, NC.
American Chai Trust has distributed a total of $368K across 97 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $12K.
The application deadline is OPEN FOR SUBMISSION ALL YEAR. The minimum award is $500 to a maximum of $12,000.
American Chai Trust is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Cohn | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Aaron Doynow | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clifford Perlman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$119K
Total Assets
$608K
Fair Market Value
$2.3M
Net Worth
$550K
Grants Paid
$97K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$68K
Distribution Amount
$4K
Total: $582K
Total Grants
97
Total Giving
$368K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Church Food PantryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| The New SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| New MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| American Federation Of ArtsGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Hunter CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| International Peace InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Chamber Music SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Carnegie Hall CitywideGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Colel ChabadGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Education AfricaGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Afro-Latin Jazz AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| LunchbreakGENERAL SUPPORT | Red Bank, NJ | $10K | 2022 |
| SayGENERAL SUPPORT | Irvington, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of The Jewish Campus BerlinGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $7K | 2022 |
| BronxworksGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Rosey'S RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Atkinson, NC | $5K | 2022 |
| Disabled American Veterans Ch 74GENERAL SUPPORT | Freehold, NJ | $4K | 2022 |
| Urban Resource InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Gabrielle'S Angel FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Gregory'S Learning CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Roselle, NJ | $3K | 2022 |
| Gods Love We DeliverGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Israel Cancer Research FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| RhizomeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Acacemy Of MusicGENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Open Hands Legal ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| City Harvest IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Holy Apostles Soup KitchenGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| National Center For Law And Economic JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |