Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN
The Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN is a private foundation based in Eastchester, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $530,000 to charitable organizations.
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN at a glance
In short: Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN gave $530K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $44K), top state Maryland. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $530,000
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,167
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $7,733,511
- +13.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Claudet Way, Eastchester, NY 10709
Phone: (203) 319-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Prager University Foundation ($175K). Together the top 10 received $510K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 67 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Maryland (33%), New York (31%), Washington, DC (19%), California (12%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $397K (2020) to $560K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $530K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prager University Foundation Owings Mills, MD | General Contribution | $175,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women Washigton, DC | General Contribution | $75,000 |
| The Independent Institute Oakland, CA | General Contribution | $65,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association New York, NY | General Contribution | $30,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Chicago, IL | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation Washigton, DC | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Asbury Nursery School Tuckahoe, NY | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Greenburgh Nature Center Scarsdale, NY | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Tarrytown, NY | General Contribution | $15,000 |
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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 | $7,733,511 | $1,725,945 | $816,062 | $530,000 | 12 | $530,000 | $1,618,928 | $520,613 |
| 2024 | $6,823,628 | $898,127 | $726,739 | $510,000 | 11 | $510,000 | $798,589 | $498,043 |
| 2023 | $6,652,240 | $597,691 | $697,452 | $500,400 | 13 | $500,400 | $507,383 | $446,464 |
| 2022 | $8,693,177 | $-121,289 | $773,901 | $560,000 | 14 | $560,000 | $56,843 | $490,292 |
| 2021 | $11,278,844 | $888,621 | $747,191 | $505,000 | 17 | $505,000 | $790,696 | $529,693 |
| 2020 | $10,063,276 | $-96,469 | $640,647 | $397,000 | 14 | — | $115,601 | $437,882 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN reported a distributable amount of $521K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, community organizations, and policy and research organizations; the listed grant purposes were all “general contribution.”
The Independent Institute, which received $65,000 in 2025, describes its mission as advancing peaceful, prosperous, and free societies grounded in human worth and dignity. America First Legal Foundation, which received $25,000, describes its mission as providing the conservative movement with litigation tools, tactics, resources, and strategies to advance conservative policy solutions. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $530,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $175,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants were $175,000 to Prager University Foundation, $75,000 to Network of Enlightened Women, $65,000 to the Independent Institute, and $50,000 to New York City Ballet. Other recipients included the Metropolitan Opera Association ($30,000), Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research ($25,000), America First Legal Foundation ($25,000), Asbury Nursery School ($25,000), Greenburgh Nature Center ($25,000), Make a Wish Foundation ($15,000), Holy Cross Church ($10,000), and Boys and Girls Club of Mt Vernon ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Domenica Rinaldi, Michael Rinaldi Jr, and Michael Rinaldi as directors.
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Domenica Rinaldi
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $38K (2025)
Michael Rinaldi
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $38K (2025)
Michael Rinaldi Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $38K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Domenica Rinaldi (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN
How much does Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN give each year?
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN gave $530K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $510K across 11 grants.
What is Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's typical grant size?
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,167, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN that year got $38K on average.
Where does Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN give grants?
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's top state is Maryland, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washigton, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's largest grantees?
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's largest 2025 grantees include Prager University Foundation ($175,000), Network of Enlightened Women ($75,000) and The Independent Institute ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN?
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $530K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $521K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants went to organizations including arts and cultural institutions, community organizations, and policy and research organizations; the listed grant purposes were all “general contribution.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's EIN?
Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1765970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Daniel Chillemi Charitable Foundation IN accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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