Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust

BROOKLYN, NY EIN: 11-6624352

Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Brooklyn, New York (located at 272 Keap St, Brooklyn, NY 11211). The organization has been tax-exempt since January 2010 and operates as a private nonoperating foundation focused on philanthropic activities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$321K

-32.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$146K

-4.1% YoY

Grant Count

+15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$3K

-16.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation provides funding to further its charitable purposes, including grants to individuals. Primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with a geographic emphasis on New York and New Jersey.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 45 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024), with a median grant size of $1,100 and a maximum grant of $24,000. Total giving in 2024 was $145,762. Typical award ranges reported are $50–$60,360.

Grant Range

of $1,100 and a maximum grant of $24,000. Total giving in 2024 was $145,762. Typical award ranges reported are $50–$60,360.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.1M (99%)

New Jersey $13K (1%)

States

New Jersey New York

Cities

BronxBrooklyBrooklynFlushingLakewoodMonroeMonseySpring ValleySuffernSwan Lake

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Year (2024):

Total Assets: $321,000
Total Giving: $145,762
Revenue: $9
Expenses: $150,874
Net Income: -$150,865
Total Liabilities: $0

Prior Year (2023):

Total Assets: $471,654
Total Giving: $151,994

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$320,789	$471,654	$623,844
Revenue	$9	$9	$350,076
Expenses	$150,874	$152,199	$337,110
Qualifying Distributions	$145,762	$151,994	$337,106
Net Investment Income	$9	$9	$76
Distributable Amount	$2,541	$2,540	$18,725

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

212 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The OJC Fund ($24,000), Cong Binyan Szerdehely ($20,000), Cong Binyan David ($13,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Ahavas Tzedokos Corp Lakewood, NJ	Support poor people in Lakewood	$1,000
Bais Chuna Brooklyn, NY	To Help defray cost of Teachers for a school	$1,360
Bais Keren Mugein Imoisheya Monroe, NY	Synagouge Maintanace	$280
Be'er Miriam Inc Brooklyn, NY	Help destitutes families pay tution	$1,000
Bnos Chayil Brooklyn, NY	To help defray cost of English teachers	$100
Chasdei Malka Brooklyn, NY	To help poor Brides	$500
Chasudim Tovim Sifrei Algazi Brooklyn, NY	To help pay Holiday costs for Poor Famalies	$500
Chevra Tzedoko V'Chesed Brooklyn, NY	To help cover burial costs for poor famalies	$360
Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation Suffern, NY	To Support Jewish Outreach	$1,280
Cong Arad Brooklyn, NY	Pay Synagouge Restitution	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Lezer Chaim – President (1 hour per week, no compensation)
Alice Chaim – Secretary Treasurer (1 hour per week, no compensation)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Lezer Chaim	President	1	—
Alice Chaim	Secretary treasurer	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust?

Where does Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and New Jersey.

What size grants does Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust award?

In 2024, Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust awarded 45 grants totaling $146K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN?

Chaim Charitable Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-6624352. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.