Chafetz Foundation
Chafetz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Birmingham, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K. Net investment income was $14K.
Chafetz Foundation at a glance
In short: Chafetz Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,000
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,000
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $155,520
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chafetz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ramah Darom ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Chafetz Foundation gives
- Giving grew 167% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 211% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2021) to $16K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ramah Darom Atlanta, GA | General Upkeep | $16,000 |
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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 | $155,520 | $13,727 | $18,519 | $16,000 | 1 | $16,000 | $13,727 | $7,582 |
| 2024 | $155,123 | $16,993 | $12,135 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $16,993 | $7,328 |
| 2023 | $136,376 | $4,337 | $12,980 | $11,000 | 3 | $11,000 | $4,337 | $6,584 |
| 2022 | $125,161 | $6,781 | $8,056 | $6,000 | 2 | $6,000 | $6,450 | $6,706 |
| 2021 | $163,488 | $23,887 | $4,441 | $2,800 | 2 | $2,800 | $23,841 | $7,333 |
| 2020 | $140,553 | $7,255 | $13,695 | $12,000 | 2 | — | $7,055 | $6,291 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chafetz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chafetz Foundation is led by Julian M. Brook, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julian M. Brook
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ginger Brook
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adrienne B. Brook
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Douglas Jeremy Brook
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lawrence M. Brook
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Chafetz Foundation
How much does Chafetz Foundation give each year?
Chafetz Foundation gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Chafetz Foundation?
Chafetz Foundation reported $156K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Chafetz Foundation operate?
Chafetz Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana.
What is Chafetz Foundation's EIN?
Chafetz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 63-1230060. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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