Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust
Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Cruz Foundation-Inst of Arts and Sciences Santa Cruz, CA | Educational | $300,000 |
| Regents of the University of California Davis Davis, CA | Educational | $100,000 |
| Oberlin College Cleveland, OH | Educational | $60,000 |
| 500 Capp Street Foundation San Francisco, CA | General | $15,000 |
| NXTHVN New Haven, CT | General | $15,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy Alameda, CA | Educational | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | 6 | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust is led by Jock Reynolds, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jock Reynolds
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust
What is Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust?
Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY.
Where does Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust operate?
Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Ohio.
What is Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust's EIN?
Chasanoff Charitable Giving Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1324189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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