Jack Chehebar Foundation
The Jack Chehebar Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including religious, educational, community-service, and health-related organizations among its 2024 grantees.
Jack Chehebar Foundation at a glance
In short: Jack Chehebar Foundation gave $1.2M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,213,167
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,572
- -30.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,100
- Total assets
- $9,830,354
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jack Chehebar Foundation
- 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: 433 Avenue T, Brooklyn, NY 11223-4002
Phone: (212) 997-5100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jack Chehebar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillel Yeshiva ($501K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
309 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 309 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 54% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 45% to recipients in New Jersey, and 1% to recipients in Tennessee. The filing also reports shares of 0% for California and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack Chehebar Foundation gives
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 243% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.2M (2024) to $9.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Yeshiva Ocean Township, NJ | General Operating Support | $501,305 |
| The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $236,200 |
| Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Magen David Yeshivah Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $100,256 |
| The Sephardic Food Fund Inc Co Middlegate Securities New York, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Yeshivat Lev Aharon West Long Branch, NJ | General Operating Support | $35,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Shalom Foundation Franklin, TN | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Brachs Hebrew Monument Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $9,000 |
| Merkaz Hageula Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $8,600 |
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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 | $9,830,354 | $421,035 | $1,213,167 | $1,213,167 | 44 | $1,213,167 | $420,685 | $499,523 |
| 2023 | $10,622,486 | $475,382 | $2,108,279 | $2,105,371 | 53 | $2,105,372 | $475,382 | $559,542 |
| 2022 | $11,448,857 | $-6,723,163 | $10,070,858 | $9,731,288 | 87 | $10,070,858 | $71,836 | $779,990 |
| 2021 | $28,242,878 | $24,666,175 | $3,665,089 | $3,614,727 | 125 | $3,665,089 | $24,666,273 | $803,231 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack Chehebar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $500K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood says its mission is to construct, operate, and maintain a Jewish ritual bath for the New York Jewish community. The New York-Presbyterian Fund says it administers funds for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including those of New York and Presbyterian Hospital. Other grantees describe work in medical care, Jewish heritage, community services, and medical aid.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $1,213,167. Grant amounts ranged from $101 to $501,305, with a median of $1,100. The largest awards included $501,305 to Hillel Yeshiva for general operating support, $236,200 to The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc for general operating support, $200,000 to Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood Inc for general operating support, and $100,256 to an individual recipient Yeshivah for general operating support. Other grantees included The Sephardic Food Fund Inc, Yeshivat Lev Aharon, New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc, and Shalom Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Chehebar and Gabriel J Chehebar as managers.
Jack Chehebar Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gabriel J. Chehebar
Manager
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Chehebar
Manager
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 Jack Chehebar Foundation
How much does Jack Chehebar Foundation give each year?
Jack Chehebar Foundation gave $1.2M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 53 grants.
What is Jack Chehebar Foundation's typical grant size?
Jack Chehebar Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,100, and its average grant was $27,572, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack Chehebar Foundation give grants?
Jack Chehebar Foundation gives mostly in New York: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (16 grants), New York, NY (9 grants), Deal, NJ (3 grants) and Ocean Township, NJ (2 grants).
Does Jack Chehebar Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jack Chehebar Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack Chehebar Foundation's largest grantees?
Jack Chehebar Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hillel Yeshiva ($501,305), The Edmond J Safra Synagogue Inc ($236,200) and Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jack Chehebar Foundation?
Jack Chehebar Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $500K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jack Chehebar Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Sephardic Mikveh of Midwood says its mission is to construct, operate, and maintain a Jewish ritual bath for the New York Jewish community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jack Chehebar Foundation?
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 Jack Chehebar Foundation's EIN?
Jack Chehebar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7555242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Jack Chehebar Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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