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Chestnut Foundation is a private corporation based in LAWRENCE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2013. It holds total assets of $11M. Annual income is reported at $3.1M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2013 to $11M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey. According to available records, Chestnut Foundation has made 150 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $378K and $1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1M distributed across 41 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $410K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 100 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, New Jersey, Florida, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$9K
Largest Grant
$125K
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Chestnut Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 150 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, NJ, FL.
Chestnut Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 150 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $410K.
Chestnut Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Chestnut Foundation is headquartered in LAWRENCE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Kest | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Asher Kest | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rachel Lorber | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
150
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
100
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai LifelinePUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $450 | 2023 |
| Zichron MenachemPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $15K | 2022 |
| Ohavei TorahPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $105K | 2023 |
| Bnos Bais YaakovPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $103K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Ohavei TorahPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Bronx, NY | $89K | 2023 |
| Chessed L'AbrahamPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $56K | 2023 |
| Cong Ahavath ChesedPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Jackson, FL | $50K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva UniversityPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Cong Mikdash DovidPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Monsey, NY | $24K | 2023 |
| Cong Chakal YitzchokPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $14K | 2023 |
| Congregation Khal Chasidim Of LawrencePUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lawrence, NJ | $11K | 2023 |
| Cong Bais Medrash Of CedahurstPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Cedarhurst, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| HashevaynuPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Queens, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Cong Ahavas Torah V'ChesedPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Philadelphia, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Cong Khal ChasidimPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Jewish Center Of Atlantic BeachPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Atlantic Beach, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Camp Bais YaakovPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Ferndale, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Mosdos Chernobel IncPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Congregation Zichron MoshePUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Tomchei Shabbos Of The 5 Towns And Far RockawayPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Far Rockaway, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Kupas Chaim LeviPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Nachlei Torah IncPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $1K | 2023 |
| Cong Bnei Avrohom YakovPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Lev DevorahPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Monsey, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Bais Medrash Of HarborviewPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lawrence, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Tzidkas Abraham BanishPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Far Rockaway, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Manhattan High School For GirlsPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Congregation Heichal YitzchokPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Monroe, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Ketana Of Long IslandPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Inwood, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Shraga VeretzskyPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Camp HascPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $400 | 2023 |
| Cong Ateres ShmielPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Emunah Of America IncPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Bikur Cholim Ezrat AchimPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Cong Pri HooretzPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Congregation Etz Chaim Of Hancock ParkPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2023 |
| Lev L'AchimPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Lakewood, NJ | $100 | 2023 |
| Oneg Shabbat Of The West SidePUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Anchor Manto MgwPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Far Rockaway, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| Bikur Cholim Of ManhattanPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Koliel Tiseres YaakovPUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2022 |