Chilmark Foundation Inc
Chilmark Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable, educational, cultural, religious, and other organizations; the grants are identified as being for general charitable purposes.
Chilmark Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Chilmark Foundation Inc gave $12K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,871
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,187
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $686
- Total assets
- $9,758
- +19.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Chilmark Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing directs applicants to contact Neil Weisman with a written explanation of the not-for-profit scientific, educational, and/or religious purposes and how the funds will be disbursed. The filing states that awards may not be used for propaganda, attempts to influence legislation, or participation in or intervention in political campaigns on behalf of a candidate for public office.
- Contact
Application contact: Neil Weisman
Mailing address: 767 Third Avenue 16Th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2023
Phone: (212) 319-6262
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Chilmark Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Sephardic Temple ($5K). Together the top 10 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (50%), Massachusetts (24%), Connecticut (21%), and Texas (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Chilmark Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $882. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $871 repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2021) to $19K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sephardic Temple Cedarhurst, NY | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| King School Annual Fund Stamford, CT | General Charitable | $2,500 |
| Harbor Homes MV Vineyard Haven, MA | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Wineyard Haven, MA | General Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Charitable | $871 |
| Susan G Komen for the Cure Dallas, TX | General Charitable | $500 |
| Ron Rappaport Fund Chilmark, MA | General Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of Chilmark Public Library Chilmark, MA | General Charitable | $200 |
| Friends Od the Chilmark Preschool Chilmark, MA | General Charitable | $200 |
| Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation Dewitt, NY | General Charitable | $100 |
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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 | $9,758 | $17,854 | $16,295 | $11,871 | 10 | $11,871 | $54 | $359 |
| 2023 | $8,199 | $25,091 | $22,805 | $19,348 | 10 | $19,348 | $91 | $380 |
| 2022 | $5,913 | $10,015 | $14,085 | $10,461 | 9 | $10,461 | $15 | $294 |
| 2021 | $9,983 | $10,003 | $11,425 | $8,317 | 7 | $8,317 | $3 | $324 |
| 2020 | $11,405 | $10,004 | $9,965 | $9,570 | 6 | — | $4 | $404 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chilmark Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $359 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a temple, a school, museums, community organizations, and a cancer organization. The Martha’s Vineyard Museum describes its own mission as inspiring people to discover, explore, and strengthen their connections to the island and its diverse heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $11,871. Grants ranged from $100 to $5,000, with a median grant of $686. Its largest grants were $5,000 to The Sephardic Temple and $2,500 to King School Annual Fund. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Harbor Homes MV and Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and $871 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art. All listed grants were for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Neil Weisman, Donna Weisman, and Jeffrey H Feldman as trustees.
Chilmark Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donna Weisman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey H. Feldman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil Weisman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Chilmark Foundation Inc
How much does Chilmark Foundation Inc give each year?
Chilmark Foundation Inc gave $12K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 10 grants.
What is Chilmark Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Chilmark Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $686, and its average grant was $1,187, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chilmark Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Chilmark Foundation Inc give grants?
Chilmark Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (24%) and Connecticut (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chilmark, MA (3 grants).
Does Chilmark Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chilmark Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Chilmark Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Chilmark Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Sephardic Temple ($5,000), King School Annual Fund ($2,500) and Harbor Homes MV ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chilmark Foundation Inc?
Chilmark Foundation Inc reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $359 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Chilmark Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a temple, a school, museums, community organizations, and a cancer organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chilmark Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chilmark Foundation Inc's EIN?
Chilmark Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3312303. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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