Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York and New Jersey, including congregations, educational organizations, and a food-assistance organization.
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust gave $27K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,945
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,225
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $21,877
- -55.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (3 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2184 East 3Rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11223-4821
Phone: (718) 485-3682
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Shaare Zion ($8K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 138 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 36% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 22 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $934; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $101 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2025) to $83K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Shaare Zion Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $7,873 |
| Congregation Ohel Yaacob Deal, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $4,052 |
| TOV Vachesed Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $3,000 |
| Kollel Hasot Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $2,801 |
| Congregation Techelet Mordecai Toms River, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $2,600 |
| AFO Lev Aharon West Long Branch, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $1,500 |
| Ohel Simha Long Branch, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $501 |
| The Edmond Safra Synagogue Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $501 |
| Yeshivat Keter Torah Eatontown, NJ | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $501 |
| Yeshivat Shaare Torah Brooklyn, NY | For the Use of the Donee Organization | $501 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,877 | $50,200 | $27,115 | $26,945 | 22 | $27,115 | $2,178 |
| 2024 | $48,792 | — | $36,534 | $36,534 | 30 | $36,534 | $2,114 |
| 2023 | $35,326 | — | $83,049 | $83,049 | 40 | $83,049 | $3,940 |
| 2022 | $118,375 | — | $57,881 | $57,881 | 32 | $57,881 | $7,601 |
| 2021 | $176,256 | $250,000 | $73,744 | $73,744 | 14 | $73,744 | $4,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grants include support for religious and educational organizations. TOV VACHESED describes its mission as providing food baskets for poor people during Jewish holidays. YESHIVAT SHAARE TORAH describes its purpose as fostering the development of young people capable of engaging actively and wholesomely with fellow Jews and other citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 22 grants totaling $26,945. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $7,873, with a median of $500. Largest awards included $7,873 to Congregation Shaare Zion, $4,052 to Congregation Ohel Yaacob, $3,000 to TOV VACHESED, $2,801 to Kollel Hasot, and $2,600 to Congregation Techelet Mordecai.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gabriel J Chehebar is listed as director and trustee on the 2025 filing.
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust is led by Gabriel J. Chehebar, Director & Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gabriel J. Chehebar
Director & Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust
How much does Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust give each year?
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust gave $27K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 30 grants.
What is Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,225, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust that year got $934 on average.
Where does Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust give grants?
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (13 grants) and Deal, NJ (2 grants).
Does Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For the Use of the Donee Organization" (22 grants).
Who are Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation Shaare Zion ($7,873), Congregation Ohel Yaacob ($4,052) and TOV Vachesed ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust?
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2025 grants include support for religious and educational organizations. TOV VACHESED describes its mission as providing food baskets for poor people during Jewish holidays. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's EIN?
Gabriel J Chehebar Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6407275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Gabriel 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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