CHDI Foundation Inc
CHDI Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Roseland, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $83.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $531K. Net investment income was $8.7M.
CHDI Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: CHDI Foundation Inc gave $531K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $531,050
- -32.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,864
- -23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $83,060,450
- -9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who CHDI Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($330K). Together the top 7 received $531K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 27 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How CHDI Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 136% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $225K (2022) to $790K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $531K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Establish a medical center | $330,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Society of America New York, NY | Support for fellowship programs and convention | $99,950 |
| Factor-H Los Angeles, CA | Support for non-for-profit activities | $36,000 |
| Gordon Research Conferences East Greenwich, RI | Support for a conference | $25,000 |
| Huntington's Disease Youth Organization Livonia, MI | Support for a meeting | $20,000 |
| Help 4 HD International Incorporated Elk Grove, CA | Support for a conference | $15,100 |
| Horizon Community Funds Covington, KY | Support for fundraising | $5,000 |
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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 | $83,060,450 | $208,882,180 | $219,763,233 | $531,050 | 7 | $216,260,533 | $8,715,818 | $7,881,212 |
| 2024 | $91,571,766 | $206,631,354 | $194,514,335 | $789,995 | 8 | $187,765,039 | $8,858,227 | $5,573,742 |
| 2023 | $79,566,802 | $152,469,788 | $179,908,199 | $475,776 | 5 | $177,127,368 | $4,562,769 | $6,344,683 |
| 2022 | $101,702,506 | $151,106,627 | $155,929,144 | $225,175 | 3 | $161,426,038 | $1,020,506 | $6,585,610 |
| 2021 | $110,173,291 | $155,019,222 | $169,430,668 | $710,350 | 4 | — | — | $5,019,919 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CHDI Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.9M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CHDI Foundation Inc is led by Kenneth J Slutsky, Director, President, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth J Slutsky
Director, President, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
President & Treasurer → Director, President & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Director, President & Assistant Treasurer → Director, President, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra P Mansbach
Director
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Austin
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Fascitelli
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Bradner
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Maraganore
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas D Stern
Director
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Hentzel
Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Assistant Secretary, 2022
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary → Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Triplet Investment Company LLC
Member
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robi Blumenstein-pd (2021–2025) — President Chdi Mgt Inc · Filing note: Thru chdi mgt i
- Former: David Mills (2021) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: John L Berger (2021) — Vice President & Assistant Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 CHDI Foundation Inc
How much does CHDI Foundation Inc give each year?
CHDI Foundation Inc gave $531K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $790K across 8 grants.
What is CHDI Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
CHDI Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $75,864, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does CHDI Foundation Inc give grants?
CHDI Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and California (10%).
Does CHDI Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on CHDI Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are CHDI Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
CHDI Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($330,000), Huntington's Disease Society of America ($99,950) and Factor-H ($36,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is CHDI Foundation Inc?
CHDI Foundation Inc reported $83.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is CHDI Foundation Inc?
CHDI Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Roseland, NJ. It holds $83.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is CHDI Foundation Inc's EIN?
CHDI Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1683871. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated November 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 September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work CHDI Foundation Inc funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Medical Research Grants- Resubmission Grants Up to US $25,000 · Due Closed
- Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant Up to US $50,000 · Due November 13, 2026
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
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