Chernowitz Medical Research
Chernowitz Medical Research is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $752K. Net investment income was $257K.
Chernowitz Medical Research at a glance
In short: Chernowitz Medical Research gave $752K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $188K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $751,624
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $187,906
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $190,000
- Total assets
- $8,157,235
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chernowitz Medical Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Pennsylvania ($300K). Together the top 4 received $752K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chernowitz Medical Research gives
- Giving grew 71% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 173% of 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $439K (2021) to $752K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $752K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Medical Research | $300,000 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Medical Research | $300,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | Medical Research | $80,000 |
| Moss Rehabilitation Philadelphia, PA | Medical Research | $71,624 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,157,235 | $766,667 | $927,688 | $751,624 | 4 | $751,624 | $257,060 | — |
| 2023 | $8,280,846 | $61,518 | $892,776 | $704,585 | 4 | $704,585 | $166,703 | $407,235 |
| 2022 | $8,264,495 | $32,216 | $714,494 | $528,000 | 4 | $528,000 | $154,873 | $452,165 |
| 2021 | $10,184,948 | $396,391 | $707,274 | $439,000 | 5 | $514,000 | $299,617 | $490,589 |
| 2020 | $9,906,600 | $239,338 | $684,075 | $490,000 | 3 | — | $125,768 | $495,202 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chernowitz Medical Research's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benjamin Jacoby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Jack Platt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$45K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Richard Jacoby
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$45K (2020) → $58K (2024)
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 $58K, to Richard Jacoby (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Chernowitz Medical Research
How much does Chernowitz Medical Research give each year?
Chernowitz Medical Research gave $752K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $705K across 4 grants.
What is Chernowitz Medical Research's typical grant size?
Chernowitz Medical Research's median grant in 2024 was $190,000, and its average grant was $187,906, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chernowitz Medical Research give grants?
Chernowitz Medical Research's top state is Pennsylvania, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (40%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Chernowitz Medical Research give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Chernowitz Medical Research's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (4 grants).
How large is Chernowitz Medical Research?
Chernowitz Medical Research reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $767K.
What is Chernowitz Medical Research's EIN?
Chernowitz Medical Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5210479. 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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