Chelsea Piers Foundation
A charitable organization, which provides scholarships for underprivileged children and adolescents who wish to participate in various sports activities throughout the summer or after-school camp programs - at chelsea piers and throughout New York city & Connecticut
Chelsea Piers Foundation at a glance
In short: Chelsea Piers Foundation gave $120K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,038
- +700.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,008
- +60.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,038
- Total assets
- $4,439,140
- +20.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chelsea Piers Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rising Tide Effect ($60K). Together the top 5 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Tide Effect Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $60,000 |
| Peter Westbrook Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| Win New York, NY | General Support | $10,038 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hudson River Community Sailing New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,439,140 | $1,746,201 | $1,163,975 | $120,038 | 5 | $51,075 |
| 2023 | $3,680,673 | $824,979 | $347,029 | $15,000 | 1 | $17,461 |
| 2022 | $302,982 | $339,919 | $390,387 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $353,450 | $50,000 | $301,711 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $605,161 | $27,700 | $126,632 | — | — | — |
About Chelsea Piers Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Chelsea Piers Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chelsea Piers Foundation is led by Alexander N. McKhann, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexander N. McKhann
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
David J. Koeppel
Chairperson
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Daly
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Cohen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Halio
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mollie Marcoux Samaan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kaplan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lowe
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Osnoss
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Jessie Betts Dreyfuss
Member
Chairperson → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Kate Tewksbury
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Bernstein
Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Paul A. Allen (2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Winnie Norman (2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Woodcock (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Deborah Gleicher (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: George Torborg (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Hermia Nelson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Howard Sadowsky (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Marjorie Adams (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Bernstein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pamela Pepitone (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sheryl Shade (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $101K, to Alexander N McKhann (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Chelsea Piers Foundation
How much does Chelsea Piers Foundation give each year?
Chelsea Piers Foundation gave $120K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
What is Chelsea Piers Foundation's typical grant size?
Chelsea Piers Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,038, and its average grant was $24,008, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chelsea Piers Foundation give grants?
Chelsea Piers Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Chelsea Piers Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chelsea Piers Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chelsea Piers Foundation's largest grantees?
Chelsea Piers Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rising Tide Effect ($60,000), Peter Westbrook Foundation ($30,000) and Win ($10,038), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chelsea Piers Foundation?
Chelsea Piers Foundation reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Chelsea Piers Foundation?
Chelsea Piers Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in New York, NY. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Chelsea Piers Foundation's EIN?
Chelsea Piers Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3991838. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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