Chai Charity Inc
Chai Charity Inc is a public charity based in Dover, Delaware. Its stated mission is to provide practical financial assistance to low-income families and individuals in the United States and overseas for household, medical, and educational costs.
Chai Charity Inc at a glance
In short: Chai Charity Inc gave $486K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $486,217
- +6946.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,401
- +442.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,405
- Total assets
- $244,434
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Chai Charity Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1151 Walker Rd, Dover, DE 19904
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chai Charity Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Federation of Jewish Communities ($100K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s 2025 filing identifies domestic aid to families in the New York metropolitan area and South Florida counties, and international assistance focused on families in Australia. Among the 2025 grant dollars, 57% went to recipients in New York, 19% in California, 14% in Florida, 6% in Maryland, and 2% in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $486K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $486K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of Jewish Communities New York, NY | Help needy families | $100,000 |
| Chabad of North Hollywood Van Nuys, CA | Help needy families | $94,612 |
| Macne Israel Brooklyn, NY | Help needy families | $74,760 |
| Miami Jewish Montessori Miami, FL | Help needy families | $48,248 |
| White Forest Jewish Community Cente Brooklyn, NY | Help needy families | $39,245 |
| Talmudic Academy of Baltimore Pikesville, MD | Help needy families | $29,320 |
| Tilson Family Irrevocable Grantor Pomona, NY | Help needy families | $23,405 |
| Reicher Family Coral Springs, FL | Rent Food Debts | $21,000 |
| Machon Beth Meir Inwood, NY | Rebuild Synagouge | $19,700 |
| Congregation Midrash Shmuel Brooklyn, NY | Help needy families | $12,635 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,434 | $1,516,515 | $1,486,066 | $486,217 | 13 | $36 |
| 2024 | $172,259 | $260,352 | $183,755 | $6,900 | 1 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Chai Charity Inc states that it funds household expenditures, medical costs, and education costs. Its 2025 filing says domestic aid served families in the New York metropolitan area and South Florida counties, while its international focus was families in Australia.
Among the organizations it supported, Miami Jewish Montessori describes its own mission as using the Montessori method to connect children with their Jewish identity and support independence in learning and life. Machon Beth Meir describes its mission as financially supporting organizations that further Orthodox Jewish religious, charitable, and educational goals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Chai Charity Inc reported 13 grants totaling $486,217. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $23,405. Notable grants included $100,000 to Federation of Jewish Communities in New York, $94,612 to Chabad of North Hollywood in California, $74,760 to Macne Israel in New York, and $48,248 to Miami Jewish Montessori in Florida. The stated purposes included helping needy families, as well as rent, food, debts, and rebuilding a synagogue.
The filing says grants are made to individuals and organizations based on need and approval from the organization’s directors, and that records are kept for requests and disbursements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joseph Gestetner, Yehuda deVries, and Rachel deVries as board members.
Chai Charity Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Gestetner
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel deVries
Board Member
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Yehuda deVries
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Chai Charity Inc
How much does Chai Charity Inc give each year?
Chai Charity Inc gave $486K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
What is Chai Charity Inc's typical grant size?
Chai Charity Inc's median grant in 2025 was $23,405, and its average grant was $37,401, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chai Charity Inc give grants?
Chai Charity Inc gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (19%) and Florida (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Chai Charity Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Chai Charity Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Help needy families" (11 grants).
Who are Chai Charity Inc's largest grantees?
Chai Charity Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Federation of Jewish Communities ($100,000), Chabad of North Hollywood ($94,612) and Macne Israel ($74,760), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chai Charity Inc?
Chai Charity Inc reported $244K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Chai Charity Inc fund?
Chai Charity Inc states that it funds household expenditures, medical costs, and education costs. Its 2025 filing says domestic aid served families in the New York metropolitan area and South Florida counties, while its international focus was families in Australia. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chai Charity Inc?
Chai Charity Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Chai Charity Inc's EIN?
Chai Charity Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3156359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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Grantable. (2026). Chai Charity Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/chai-charity-inc-morg_96d817dc922f47f98365e029732acf67
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