Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Bloomfield, CT EIN: 06-1413203

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Bloomfield, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $650K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $86K.

Key facts about Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc

In short: Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc gave $151K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
06-1413203
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$150,512
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$37,628
Median grant
$7,276
Total assets
$649,984
Primary geography
Iowa (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$650K

-9.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$151K

-0.1% YoY

Grant Count

4

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+24.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $40K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving grew 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 378% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

West HartfordStorrsIowa CitySan Antonio

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K3 grants2020 3 grants2021 2 grants2022 5 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $151K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $151K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Lion of Judah Jewish Federation: $10KLion of Judah JewishFederation$10KThe Friendship Circle: $4KThe Friendship Circle$4K

The largest 2024 recipient was Lion of Judah Jewish Federation ($10K). Together the top 2 received $14K.

Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($136,552), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K1$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 17 (76%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
2 grants to individuals Recipients not named —$136,552
Lion of Judah Jewish Federation West Hartford, CTProvide Assistance to the Organization$10,000
The Friendship Circle West Hartford, CTProvide Assistance to the Organization$3,960

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$649,984$714,738$913,409
Revenue$96,292$-30,305$72,917
Expenses$161,046$168,366$-106,664
Qualifying Distributions$150,512$150,600$117,764
Net Investment Income$85,759$13,889$60,134
Distributable Amount$39,770$44,477$45,624

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence C. Wile, President, Vice President, Tr & Secretary on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Lawrence C. Wile

    President, Vice President, Tr & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc

How much does Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc give each year?

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc gave $151K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $151K across 5 grants.

What is Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,276, and its average grant was $37,628, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc give grants?

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Hartford, CT (2 grants).

Does Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

How large is Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc?

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc reported $650K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $151K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc's EIN?

Chaikin-Wile Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1413203. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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