Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation
The Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Florida and several other states, including organizations working in areas such as research, education, health, and support for military families.
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation gave $21K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,412
- +38.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,647
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $265,399
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6730 Woodbridge Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33434
Phone: (201) 315-4903
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Temple Beth El of Boca Raton ($9K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 54% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in New Jersey (14%), Massachusetts (7%), Minnesota (7%), and Colorado (7%). The listed grants also include recipients in California, New York, Texas, and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $570; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $315 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $30K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth El of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Non Restricted | $8,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Northern NJ River Edge, NJ | Non Restricted | $3,068 |
| Progeria Research Foundation Peabody, MA | Non Restricted | $1,554 |
| Boca Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Non Restricted | $1,500 |
| Tee It up for the Troops Burnsville, MN | Non Restricted | $1,500 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | Non Restricted | $1,500 |
| Heroes Linked Org Sherman Oaks, CA | Non Restricted | $1,000 |
| Pinecrest School Boca Raton, FL | Non Restricted | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink New York, NY | Non Restricted | $570 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Non Restricted | $400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $265,399 | $30,883 | $32,106 | $21,412 | 13 | $21,412 | $20,189 | $17,232 |
| 2024 | $265,585 | $32,295 | $25,206 | $15,451 | 8 | $15,451 | $22,540 | $12,591 |
| 2023 | $258,451 | $20,814 | $27,644 | $19,636 | 10 | $19,636 | $12,806 | $15,912 |
| 2022 | $261,337 | $31,726 | $38,353 | $27,600 | 9 | $27,600 | $24,613 | $16,823 |
| 2021 | $267,964 | $34,902 | $29,874 | $25,815 | 8 | $25,815 | $30,843 | $19,211 |
| 2020 | $262,936 | $19,023 | $35,973 | $29,707 | 12 | — | $12,757 | $17,139 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Progeria Research Foundation says its mission is to discover treatments and a cure for progeria and related aging disorders, including heart disease. Tee It Up for the Troops says it supports U.S. military members and their families, with emphasis on fallen and disabled service members. The University of Denver describes its mission as promoting learning, scholarly inquiry, critical and creative thought, and knowledge generation. Play for Pink says it supports research on breast cancer causes, cures, and prevention. The American Heart Association says its mission is to advance longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $21,412. Grant amounts ranged from $105 to $8,800, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest listed awards were $8,800 to Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, $3,068 to the Jewish Federation of Northern NJ, $1,554 to the Progeria Research Foundation, and $1,500 each to Boca Regional Hospital, Tee It Up for the Troops, and the University of Denver. The listed grants were designated “non restricted.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Chestnov and Sheila Chestnov as presidents, Michael Chestnov as treasurer, Robyn Schiller as secretary, and Jeffrey Yick, Esq.
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation is led by Robert Chestnov, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Chestnov
President
Chief Executive Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Chestnov
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Chestnov
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Schiller
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Yick Esq.
Esq.
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation
How much does Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation give each year?
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation gave $21K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 8 grants.
What is Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,647, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation that year got $570 on average.
Where does Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation give grants?
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Non Restricted" (13 grants).
Who are Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Temple Beth El of Boca Raton ($8,800), Jewish Federation of Northern NJ ($3,068) and Progeria Research Foundation ($1,554), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation?
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the Progeria Research Foundation says its mission is to discover treatments and a cure for progeria and related aging disorders, including heart disease. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3051485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Alex Chestnov Memorial Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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