Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust
The Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It reported 23 grants totaling $47,656 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations that include congregations, community organizations, and service providers.
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust gave $48K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,656
- -43.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +91.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,072
- -70.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,002
- Total assets
- $85,644
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (73% 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 Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2035 East 3Rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223-4030
Phone: (212) 997-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shaare Zion Congregation ($14K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 56 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 14% to New Jersey, 10% to Maryland, and 4% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). 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 (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2022) to $84K (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaare Zion Congregation Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $14,450 |
| Mishkan Torah Greenbelt, MD | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $4,600 |
| Civic Improvement Assocaition Inc New York, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $3,600 |
| The Sephardic Food Fund Inc New York, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $2,800 |
| Safe Scholarship Fund Corning, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $2,500 |
| Edmond J Safra Synagogue of Deal Deal, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $2,300 |
| Ahava Baby Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $2,000 |
| Simha Foundation Valley Village, CA | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $1,800 |
| Hatzalah of Flatbush Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $1,800 |
| DSN Community Center Oakhurst, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $1,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,644 | — | $47,656 | $47,656 | 23 | $47,656 | $4,223 |
| 2023 | $83,300 | — | $84,246 | $84,246 | 12 | $84,246 | $6,219 |
| 2022 | $167,546 | — | $29,592 | $29,592 | 15 | $29,592 | $9,031 |
| 2021 | $197,138 | $250,000 | $52,862 | $52,862 | 6 | $52,862 | $4,501 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions encompass food assistance, essential supplies for families experiencing financial hardship, community programs, and education. For example, The Sephardic Food Fund says it provides funds for charitable purposes, including food for people in need; Ahava Baby describes providing baby essentials to families experiencing financial hardship; and the Sephardic Community Youth Center describes social, cultural, recreational, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 23 grants totaling $47,656. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $14,450, with a median of $1,002. Its largest grants included $14,450 to Shaare Zion Congregation, $4,600 to Mishkan Torah, and $3,600 to Civic Improvement Association Inc. Other grants included $2,800 to The Sephardic Food Fund, $2,500 to Safe Scholarship Fund, and $2,000 to Ahava Baby.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Elliot J Chehebar was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust is led by Elliot J. Chehebar, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elliot J. Chehebar
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust
How much does Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust give each year?
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust gave $48K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $84K across 12 grants.
What is Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,002, and its average grant was $2,072, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust give grants?
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and Maryland (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Deal, NJ (3 grants) and Oakhurst, NJ (2 grants).
Does Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Use of the Donee Organization" (23 grants).
Who are Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Shaare Zion Congregation ($14,450), Mishkan Torah ($4,600) and Civic Improvement Assocaition Inc ($3,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust?
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own descriptions encompass food assistance, essential supplies for families experiencing financial hardship, community programs, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it 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 Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's EIN?
Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6407309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Elliot J Chehebar Charitable Trust 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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